Working remotely can be an amazing opportunity for organizations and their employees. However, working at home isn't for everyone. Pete Zimek, CEO of Novi AMS, has been working remotely for over two decades, and he shared his thoughts with the Florida Society of Association Executives at their 2019 Education Conference.
10. Benefits for Employers
• No Commute
• Environmentally Friendly
• Healthier Team
• Wider Applicant Pool
• Employee Retention
• Lower Costs*
• Higher Productivity
11. Benefits for Employees
• No Commute
• Save Money
• Life Changes
• More Opportunity
• Flexible Schedules
• Independence
• Customizable Office Space
• Travel*
13. Employers Should Consider
• Member Expectations
• Business Model
• Logistics
• Leadership Style
• Individual Personalities
14. Employees Should Consider
• Do you need physical connections at work?
• Do you have the self discipline for remote work?
• Are you self motivated?
• Are you assertive?
• Is the environment such that you could become an outsider?
• Would your home life support remote work?
• Do you have a dedicated office at home?
38. Hire the Right People
• Invest the time up front
• Look for people with a steady work history
• Ask about their ideal work environment
• Uncover WHY they want to work remote
• Determine if their personality is a good fit for a remote
culture
40. Control Your Data
• Everything in the Cloud
• Single Source of Truth
• AMS
• CRM
• QuickBooks
• Mise en place
• Own Your Data: Files - Passwords - Databases