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Remote

By: Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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 The classic guide to working from home and why we should embrace a virtual office, from the bestselling authors of Rework

“A paradigm-smashing, compulsively readable case for a radically remote workplace.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet

Does working from home—or anywhere else but the office—make sense? In Remote, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the founders of Basecamp, bring new insight to the hotly debated argument. While providing a complete overview of remote work’s challenges, Jason and David persuasively argue that, often, the advantages of working “off-site” far outweigh the drawbacks.

In the past decade, the “under one roof” model of conducting work has been steadily declining, owing to technology that is rapidly creating virtual workspaces. Today the new paradigm is “move work to the workers, rather than workers to the workplace.” Companies see advantages in the way remote work increases their talent pool, reduces turnover, lessens their real estate footprint, and improves their ability to conduct business across multiple time zones. But what about the workers? Jason and David point out that remote work means working at the best job (not just one that is nearby) and achieving a harmonious work-life balance while increasing productivity.

And those are just some of the perks to be gained from leaving the office behind. Remote reveals a multitude of other benefits, along with in-the-trenches tips for easing your way out of the office door where you control how your workday will unfold.

Whether you’re a manager fretting over how to manage workers who “want out” or a worker who wants to achieve a lifestyle upgrade while still being a top performer professionally, this book is your indispensable guide. Career Success Employment Management Management & Leadership Workplace & Organisational Behavior Workplace Culture Business Career Leadership Virtual Leadership

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Working from expensive offices is dying... rapidly. 'Remote' is a practical, no-holds-barred guide to managing your team from remote locations. Read-worthy for 21st century business owners.

Great tips for remote working

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I was already pro remote work so I have to admit I might be biased when recommending this book. But it won't stop me from recommending it to any business owner. This is an easy read, straight to the point and really defending the pro position with sound arguments based on business overall productivity.

Remote reviewed by Tevin

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Very relevant in today's work environment. A more detailed exploration of remote working than in their later book... it doesn't have to be crazy at work. I highly recommend that book but this one is a good base.

Highly relevant today

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I think when this was first written it could have seemed new. After taking time to read it there is almost nothing to learn that you wouldn't not know from freelancing already.

For managers or people unfamiliar it's more of a case study. Some more felt learning and pains would have been nice.

It's ok. But mostly general knowledge now

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Time & Coronavirus has made this content mostly moot - would have been interesting 10y ago. Not needed in 2020

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