How to Thrive as a Remote EmployeePresenter: Daniel Sloan, MBA

Tanya White-Earnest | www.trident4careers.com | trident4careers@trident.edu 714.816.0366 x1943

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▪ TODAY’S PRESENTER: Daniel Sloan – Content MarketingSpecialistDaniel.Sloan@trident.edu

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• FEBRUARY 22, 2017▪ What is Remote Work?▪ Psychology – Why it’s Important▪ Benefits of Remote Work▪ Addressing Remote Work Challenges▪ Things Will Change▪ Key Takeaways▪ Q&A

How to Thrive as a Remote Employee

• Have you ever worked remotely?1. Yes2. No

Poll Question

• Simply put – it’s telecommuting and it’s becoming more common • Types of remote work:• Full-time remote employee• Large amount of travel• Indefinite work with a remote team

• My history at Trident• From Cypress to Washington, DC

What is Remote Work?

• Psychology drives much of what we do• To be successful, we need to know ourselves• Write down your psychological needs,

strengths, and weaknesses • You may be surprised at the results

• Working remotely may not work for some

The Psychology of Remote Work

The Psychology of Remote Work

• To be successful as a remote worker, you need to:• Know yourself

• Are you an ”I” or “E”?• Be honest, be open to self-improvement• Know your team

• How do they work? Communicate? Expectations?• Know your surroundings

The Psychology of Remote Work

REMOTE WORK: PROS

What are some benefits of remote work?• You own your environment – make it work for you• Fewer interruptions• No commute!• Less money spent on gas or bus/subway fare

• Increased freedom• Must be built through trust though

REMOTE WORK: CHALLENGES

• Face time is greatly decreased• Less networking, feeling “left out”• Collaboration

• Feeling like you’re starting over• Less freedom?

• Separating home life from work life• Your daily schedule

FACE TIME

• Face time is IMPORTANT• Your work does not always speak for itself• LinkedIn is your friend

• Connect with your colleagues• Set regular meetings with key colleagues• Networking & collaboration should be easy. How?

• Phone, email, Skype, Lync, and on and on• Use webcams (and dress for the office!)• Learn technology – we’re all tech people. Google has all of the

answers.

STARTING OVER?

• If you’re moving from the office to remote, the feeling of “starting over” is a valid one• Don’t discount it – handle it maturely • You’re not re-establishing trust – you’ve earned the

opportunity to build it in a different environment• It’s about the track record• (Over) communicate

HOME / WORK

• Separate your work life from your home life• Establish boundaries – have a work-only space

• Suggestions:• Stick to a strict schedule• Leave your house when you can

• Design a “morning commute”• Work from a local coffee shop or co-working space• Attend events or conferences

HOME / WORK

http://lifehacker.com/if-you-work-from-home-create-a-daily-commute-anyway-1749917156

HOME / WORK

• Of the challenges discussed, which one affects you the most?

1. Face time (networking & collaboration)2. Feeling like you’re starting over3. Separating home and work life4. Sticking to a daily schedule5. Other (feel free to share this with us)

Poll Question

• Always be prepared for change • New leadership• New expectations

• Be proactive• Anticipate changes, be proactive about addressing

them• In many ways, you’re always starting over

Things Will Change

• Understand yourself and your team• Be ready to adapt

• There are pros and cons of remote work• Expect them to change; not the same for everyone

• Be engaged – technology is your friend• Control your environment• Stay on the same page• Communication is key

Key Takeaways

• Take a Shower Before Work (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1-secret-working-from-home-take-shower-jula-pereira?trk=hp-feed-article-title-share

• The Pomodoro Technique: http://www.asianefficiency.com/motivation/become-more-productive-with-the-pomodoro-technique/

• Do the Most Important Tasks First: http://www.asianefficiency.com/habits/eat-that-frog-most-important-tasks-morning

• 5 Benefits of Getting Outside of the Home Office Everyday: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/253935

• Asian Efficiency and Lifehacker are great for articles about remote work and productivity

BONUS: Helpful Links

Q&A

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for other upcoming Center for Career and Workforce Strategies events including:• March 8th – How to Get a Federal Job – Dr.

Anna Lint• March 29th – Virtual Career Fair

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• Email us at: trident4careers@trident.edu

• Contact Daniel Sloan at:daniel.sloan@trident.edu714-816-0366 x2554

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