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It makes sense. When we were forced to adapt to remote-everything, we discovered a lot of goods and services that we may not have found otherwise. Remote-first
by daenz 4y ago
It makes sense. When we were forced to adapt to remote-everything, we discovered a lot of goods and services that we may not have found otherwise. Remote-first became normalized. But now with restrictions gone, many things are going back to the way they were. A few things are sticking though, like a remote-first culture in tech, because we now see the overwhelming benefits, regardless of lockdown restrictions.
- Overtonwindow 4y agoQuestion: When you say things will go back to the way they work, what do you think will drive this? Perhaps cost, time, convenience?
- daenz 4y agoIs "work" meant as "were" here? If so, I think it's familiarity and wanting to socialize and be around people again that will bring things back to the way they were. There are a few benefits that some people have discovered, like a culture of remote-first work, or living in a smaller city, that won't go back, but I would bet that most things go back.
- randomsearch 4y agoWhat are the benefits for the employer?
- daenz 4y agoIt doesn't need to benefit the employer for it to be overwhelmingly beneficial for everyone else.
- krageon 4y agoHappier employees that are just as productive are beneficial for everyone, including the employer.
- randomsearch 4y agoI agree. Not sure remote is just as productive though, especially over the long term.
- krageon 4y agoIf after two years of seeing it in practice you are not convinced, I can't really think of anything that would convince you :)
- randomsearch 4y agoI think working in a remote team that I thought were as effective as an in-person team would convince me.
- heurisko 4y agoIt's an issue for onboarding and new hires, especially where junior mentorship is required.
- nisegami 4y agoAccess to a larger talent pool, especially for uncommon skills. Another interesting benefit might be some degree of resilience against local issues such as natural disasters.
- randomsearch 4y agoI think this is the most convincing benefit, the uncommon skills.
- Nextgrid 4y agoLower wages? Instead of being limited by the cost of living of where your office is based, the required wages are now an average of the entire country/timezone you're looking to hire in.