Remote work: More productive or less productive? Not everyone is sold on the idea/productiveness of remote work but when implemented correctly it can have the potential to greatly improve productivity. Below are 7 positive points for adapting a remote work culture. 1) Focus on Results, Not Hours - Performance is measured by the deliverables, not by hours spent at a desk. 2) Geographic Flexibility in Recruitment - Implement location-free hiring practices to access a broader, more diverse talent pool. 3) Strategic Use of Time Zones - Integrate asynchronous work to leverage varying time zones as a structural feature of operations. 4) Enhance Focus and Productivity - Minimize common distractions like noisy open-plan offices and internal politics. 5) Empowered Autonomy - Teams are self-directed, clearly understanding their objectives and managing their own workflows. 6) Customize Operational Workflows - Empower teams to build efficient systems tailored to their needs, bypassing outdated office habits. 7) Intentional Culture Building - Company culture is deliberately shaped and scalable, moving beyond casual social gatherings. Do you prefer the office or remote? Let me know your thought in the comments. *Inspired by Mauro Repacci's original post and infographic.
I hate too much remote work, I find I'm easily distracted, I miss the social element and get very frustrated. I agree there is a place for hybrid, the benefits on reducing commute time, able to adapt life tasks around work and a change of scenery are benefits.
Agreed. I’d also highlight improved concentration, reduced risk of burnout—even while working 40+ hours—and the ability to fully dedicate time to work without distractions like appearance, office gossip, or traffic.
I think there’s a great balance to be found with a hybrid schedule. Being in person supports strong team collaboration, while remote days allow for deep, focused work without distractions so those ideas can be put into motion.
Remote work works when the culture works. Trust > supervision.
If a company needs seven talking points to justify remote work, the real problem isn’t location — it’s that they can’t tell the difference between activity and actual output.
I was definitely more productive when I worked from home. It was easier to get into flow state.
Thanks for this! I hope to work a remote or at least a hybrid job one of these days as an entry level SEO specialist
This perfectly sums it up. Remote culture thrives when systems, communication, and expectations are clear. Productivity becomes a by-product. Remote work isn’t about location, it’s about designing systems that enable focus, autonomy, and real results.
In the conversation on remote work compared to in office, it is unhelpful to make blanket generalizations regarding either setting. Remote is not better than in office, or visa versa. They are simply different. Some people work better in one over the other, some industries are better at adapting than others, some organization cultures are able to translate where others are not. I find posts like this one unhelpful as it is making too broad of generalizations, and being manipulative to suggest that any organization which does not implement WFH just thinks their employees will be lazy (which, some of them would be).
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1wRemote work can be more productive when the goal is to eliminate distractions and get into deep focus. But when the work requires physical resources or fast, real-time coordination, the office can be a better fit. When we clearly understand the output that’s expected, it becomes much easier to make an informed decision about which work style serves the goal better, not the preference.