Remote work or Onsite?
Robin Dhanwani
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The ever-growing discussion of the pros and cons of remote work and office work has such strong opinions that it’s tough to pick sides. Our hybrid approach at Parallel allows us to build a culture that fosters collaboration while giving the team the flexibility to work remotely.
What’s your take on it?
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Aruna Neervannan@aruna_neervannan1
For certain jobs, it makes sense to work from office. In tech, most don't. Hybrid can be the best, but it depends on the terms.
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@mohammed_nihar I agree with this and I also feel like working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. So maybe hybrid would be a good option?
@robin_dhanwani2 I agree with you, but sometimes working without the hassle of traveling and a few variables makes me personally feel at peace.
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As a beginner/fresher, I find 'onsite' to be the super helpful in learning. You can then always go remote.
I guess onsite Enhanced team spirit and camaraderie through face-to-face interactions, what do you think ?
@pari_pushpakar Yes, working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. At times, some people do prefer working in silos. So maybe a hybrid setting would be ideal?
@robin_dhanwani2 I guess hybrid setting could be ideal because It allows us to enjoy both rest and activities even ensuring you get relaxation while still making the most of your weekends.
I think it 100% depends on the person and also your level of experience. for junior roles it's definitely beneficial to be in the office more as it allows you to learn from peers and over hearing conversations etc.
@liam_oram That's a very interesting point; to add on for junior roles even senior folks of a company will have to spend some time in office to make the juniors accustomed to the culture and also build a better transparent bond which might get lost if people are only connected virtually.
Had an awesome experience in both remote and onsite jobs. The key for nailing it is organising work differently.
Like recently talked with VP of HR, whose team has an awesome policy: covering travel expenses for teams so they can meet offline occasionally.
Well-thought organisation of work makes or brakes both options
@kostyabolsh That's great to hear, as we too have implemented a similar policy for our hybrid setup. It has been a great success for us, still more to learn and to grow though 🙌
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I believe most business owners prefer to gather their team members all in one place, but employees kindda like remote working I guess.
@salar__davari In my experience, employees do like remote working and sometimes people are more comfortable working in silos. But, I also feel like working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. So maybe hybrid would be a good option?
Usually a mix of both but I prefer onsite- helps me focus & get stuff done
@my3_murthy That's interesting. Does your role involve interacting with people in office?
@robin_dhanwani2 Depends on the day- At home I tend to get distracted more. For example: The washing machine dings, It takes me 2 minutes to get it done. Let me finish that up.
Whereas when I am at work- I am AT WORK!
Remote work gives more control over the environment.
@zaheer_khan6 Could you elaborate?
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My ideal situation will be 70% remote and 30% onsite.
Remote work allows for flexible hours.
Onsite work is great for immediate feedback
Hybrid sounds like a great balance.
Remote work supports a better work-life blend
Onsite work helps new hires integrate faster
@tim_david12 Yes, at least during the initial work onsite work helps the new joinee to feel welcomed in the workspace and build new connections within the company fast.
I think hybird is a good idea
I love to do remote work
A 4-day remote, 1 day onsite (Thursday) would be an interesting model for employers. Monday morning a team meeting would set the week of expectations and alignment, and deliverables Mon.-Wed.
That Thursday could have an innovative structure for professional team collaboration and open-floor discussions from the work, done that week. And, maybe "break bread" with each other at happy hour or similar afterward (open option). People work remote on Friday and finish the week strong.
However, as a fully-remote designer and father, full-remote has its perks when it comes to available time to grow other skills and be a family member...not to mention access to food :) Hope this helps.
@logiclabdesign This is a pretty well thought out plan. We too have setup a hybrid system in our office; where 3 days are work from office- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
We have also introduced a concept called 'Freestyle Fridays', where each individual can spend the second half of Friday for upskilling, reading a book, attending a session or simply taking a break to relax.