Remote work is changing at an increasing rate. Businesses of all sizes are adapting to the reality of working from home and are discovering that it can be beneficial for their business as well as their employees. Certain studies have proven that companies with a firm policy of remote working achieve higher levels in key performance indicators.

The term “remote working” is used to describe any arrangement in which an employee or group does not report to an office in a central location every day. That means they could work in their homes or coworking spaces, cafes or even in a van down near the river.

Some teams are completely remote. This is usually due to the culture that encourages trust and open communication among team members. Sometimes, teams will have a mix of flexible and permanent remote workers, which can include employees who are able to come into the office some days, while others work from home only.

Many jobs allow a significant degree of remote working, including cottage industry owners professional in food service and coders as well as e-commerce employees. However, it’s important that companies plan ahead to be prepared for shutdowns and emergencies like COVID-19. This could mean investing in cybersecurity or having an emergency backup for all data. It could also include ensuring that employees have the tools they require to be able to work from home. This might include things such as HIPAA-compliant CRM software, and the virtual private network (VPN).