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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Amit Arora@amit_arora
The Action Tracker - Life Planner
I'll say it depends... Depends on your product, your culture, your vision, your current company size.. Some companies work remotely really well... eg: Basecamp, Hotjar, etc. Whereas some work hybrid because it suits their cuture and employees more.
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Vozo AI
Remote work offers flexibility and a better work-life balance, while onsite work fosters team collaboration and a stronger company culture. It ultimately depends on individual preferences and company needs.
Vozo AI
Remote work offers unparalleled flexibility and access to global talent, but onsite work fosters stronger team cohesion and spontaneous collaboration. Ultimately, the best choice depends on the specific needs and culture of the organization.
As a beginner/fresher, I find 'onsite' to be the super helpful in learning. You can then always go remote.
@vaibhavdwivedi It's nice to hear a fresher's perspective. Thanks for sharing 🙌
@robin_dhanwani2 Sure, no problem!
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 🙌
InOrbit.io
I think hybrid/remote brings the benefits of accessing a greater talent pool but comes with the challenges of coordination.
I mainly prefer a hybrid approach. Some days, I am more efficient working from home, but on others, I believe being onsite helps me gain deeper focus.
I prefer remote. I believe that organisations can take steps to increase engagement and interaction in a remote environment also. It also provides everyone with the flexibility of involving according to their comfort level. I love the time and freedom remote work allows me rather than wasting those hours commuting.
TimeAlign
From my experience, it works best if everyone is remote or everyone is onsite (including hybrid onsite).
I actually think remote work can reduce the "office politics" burden that runs rampant through onsite cultures. At all of my onsite jobs in my career, I paid a penalty for refusing to play politics.
At my remote jobs, there is a much greater emphasis on intentionality and output. Don't interrupt someones day with a meeting unless it is necessary. People are judged on the quality of their work rather than their ability to schmooze.
@matty_reed This is a very interesting and important outlook towards which shows how different work settings can have an impact on an organisation's culture. Thanks for sharing 🙌
AI HomeDesign
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?
Is there any hybrid option? Right now I'm working remotely and that means flexibility while being more productive. Although, for me, human relations are a must everywhere and having a coffee brake meeting with your coworkers is not as human as I would love.
I think both remote work and onsite have their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer a hybrid approach like the one at Parallel. Here’s why:
Remote Work Pros:
Flexibility: Helps with work-life balance.
Productivity: Fewer distractions can mean more focused work.
Onsite Work Pros:
Collaboration: Easier to brainstorm and solve problems face-to-face.
Culture: Builds stronger team relationships and company culture.
A hybrid model offers the best of both worlds, allowing for flexibility while maintaining team cohesion and collaboration. It’s all about finding the right balance!
@robin_dhanwani2 Exactly, it's all about finding that sweet spot where both productivity and comfort thrive! Personally, I'm a fan of remote work—there’s nothing quite like tackling projects with your favorite mug in hand and some cozy socks on. 🧦☕ And hey, with tools like pdftopdf around, managing docs from anywhere is a breeze! Hybrid, remote, or onsite, we just need that workflow magic. ✨
I recommend onsite
Remote work supports a better work-life blend
@sharon_workman That's true, people do save a lot of commute time as well
Hybrid sounds like a great balance.
@tanya_sharath Yes, I do think most people prefer a hybrid setup these days
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.
Onsite work is great for immediate feedback
@sophia_gartner Agreed. Tasks with multiple dependencies do get delayed when working remote.
Remote work gives more control over the environment.
@zaheer_khan6 Could you elaborate?
Remote is nice. You can be in the comfort of your home, be with your family and not be stressed by traffic and noise.