Running Head: WORKING REMOTELY WORKING REMOTELY 4 Working Remotely Student’s Name Institution Section 1: Outline I. Introduction A. Thesis Statement II. Benefits of Working Remotely A. Less stressful B. Cost-effective C. Employees are happier III. Challenges of working remotely A. Lack of team bonding B. Great chance of distraction C. Difficulties in separating personal from professional work IV. Tackling the challenges A. Constantly engage employees in conversations B. Create a friendly working environment C. Have a clear schedule for personal and professional work V. Conclusion Section 2: Thesis Statement By encouraging working remotely, organizations are able to boost their overall productivity as well as job satisfaction within the employees. Section 3: Starting Draft Working remotely basically refers to working away from the office. This is a great idea depending on the nature of the duties and responsibilities that an organization has (French, 2011). Generally, working remotely comes along with various benefits for the individuals as well as the organization in general. One of the major benefits is the fact that it is less stressful. Employees are able to work with flexible timelines that suit their lives. It is also a cost-effective strategy as an organization does not have to rent offices for its employees. Lastly, employees who work remotely are generally happier and motivated because they like what they do. This is advantageous to them at a personal level as well as to the organization in general because there is a significant improvement in terms of performance. Apart from the numerous benefits associated with working remotely, there are also challenges that negatively affect this idea. First of all, the employees will lack the bond because they work individually and not as one physical team. Employees can also be easily distracted because they will be working from unofficial locations (Ben, 2015). Lastly, employees might have a difficult time separating professional from personal work. This can negatively affect their performance. Depending on the specific challenges that come along with working remotely, various solutions can be implemented to make sure normal operations are restored. References Ben, S. (2015). Changing Employee Behavior: A Practical Guide for Managers. New York: Springer Shop. French, R. (2011). Organizational Behavior. Hoboken: Wiley. JOB SHADOW INTERVIEW QUESTIONS To assist in gathering information related to the job shadow, below are some possible interview questions that may be asked. 1. What product or service does your company provide? Food Service 2. What are your job duties? Dining room / evening supervisor. She manages assigning workers for daily tasks. She ensures proper food–handling. Facility serving food of maintaining a clean and safe dining area. 3. What are your day-to-day activities? Making daily assignments, signage (with allergy icons), station preparedness prior to .

1. Running Head: WORKING REMOTELY
WORKING REMOTELY
4
Working Remotely
Student’s Name
Institution
Section 1: Outline
I. Introduction
A. Thesis Statement
II. Benefits of Working Remotely
A. Less stressful
B. Cost-effective
C. Employees are happier
III. Challenges of working remotely
A. Lack of team bonding
B. Great chance of distraction
C. Difficulties in separating personal from professional work
IV. Tackling the challenges
A. Constantly engage employees in conversations

2. B. Create a friendly working environment
C. Have a clear schedule for personal and professional work
V. Conclusion
Section 2: Thesis Statement
By encouraging working remotely, organizations are able to
boost their overall productivity as well as job satisfaction
within the employees.
Section 3: Starting Draft
Working remotely basically refers to working away from the
office. This is a great idea depending on the nature of the duties
and responsibilities that an organization has (French, 2011).
Generally, working remotely comes along with various benefits
for the individuals as well as the organization in general. One of
the major benefits is the fact that it is less stressful. Employees
are able to work with flexible timelines that suit their lives. It is
also a cost-effective strategy as an organization does not have
to rent offices for its employees. Lastly, employees who work
remotely are generally happier and motivated because they like
what they do. This is advantageous to them at a personal level
as well as to the organization in general because there is a
significant improvement in terms of performance.
Apart from the numerous benefits associated with working
remotely, there are also challenges that negatively affect this
idea. First of all, the employees will lack the bond because they
work individually and not as one physical team. Employees can
also be easily distracted because they will be working from
unofficial locations (Ben, 2015). Lastly, employees might have
a difficult time separating professional from personal work.
This can negatively affect their performance.
Depending on the specific challenges that come along with

3. working remotely, various solutions can be implemented to
make sure normal operations are restored.
References
Ben, S. (2015). Changing Employee Behavior: A Practical
Guide for Managers. New York: Springer Shop.
French, R. (2011). Organizational Behavior. Hoboken: Wiley.
JOB SHADOW INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
To assist in gathering information related to the job shadow,
below are some possible interview questions that may be asked.
1. What product or service does your company provide?
Food Service
2. What are your job duties?
Dining room / evening supervisor. She manages assigning
workers for daily tasks. She ensures proper food–handling.
Facility serving food of maintaining a clean and safe dining
area.
3. What are your day-to-day activities?
Making daily assignments, signage (with allergy icons), station
preparedness prior to thru service. clean-up
4. What are the physical requirements of the job?
Able to be walking on feet long hours. Time management
interpersonal skills. ability to prioritize + resolve conflicts.
5. Are you exposed to hazardous substances?
Yes
6. What kind of equipment is used in this occupation and how is
it used?
Many places of equipment - ovens, steamers, knives, food
processors, dishwasher, and floor scrubber.
7. What are the normal work hours?
Weekday from 7.30 AM to 8.00 PM Saturday and Sunday 11.00
AM to 1.00 PM + 4.30 PM to 7.00 PM

4. 8. Is there opportunity to work overtime?
Yes, As needed
9. How are you compensated for overtime work?
Time-and-a-half
10. What are the benefits you receive?
Health life insurance, Vacation time, and paid sick leave.
11. How much vacation time do you receive?
5-15 Days depending on length of service
12. Are there special perks that come with this job?
Lots of good food. Interaction with students.
13. How is your work performance evaluated? Who evaluates
your work performance?
Yearly performance evaluation by GEN. MGR.
14. What are the most common reasons a person may lose their
job or be fired?
No Call, no show, insubordination, theft, and repeated absences
15. What is the level of job security in this occupation? Why?
High - We feed people!
16. What are the opportunities for advancement in this
occupation?
There are opportunities to advance within the company.
We are a big company with many sites. we acquire new
contracts frequently.
17. What on-going education is required for this occupation?
Staying current on health codes to proper food handling /
preparation / safety
18. What special personal qualities and strengths are required to
be successful in this occupation?
Must have good interpersonal skills to be able to manage time
delegate tasks.
19. To be hired for this occupation what is the best
education/training?
Prior experience – serv safe certification.

5. 20. Is it difficult to get admitted to an education/training
program for this occupation?
No
21. How difficult is it to find employment when you have
completed the basic education and training?
Not real difficult, depending on location.
22. What is the long-term future of this occupation in terms of
job availability?
Good Food service will always exist.
23. Does this business/organization do drug testing?
Yes, Hair pellicle.
24. What part-time jobs, education/training would best prepare
you for this occupation or the required for this occupation?
Culinary school
25. How do you use math, reading, writing, business,
technology, science, and foreign language skills in their daily
work?
Yes, All of the above. Not only foreign languages, but also
slang- language
26. What advice would you give someone considering this for a
career?
You must be tolerant and flexible.
27. How has the field evolved—past, present, and looking into
the future?
Not much evolution, in my opinion. This field remains constant.
28. What do you like best about your job?
The people.
29. What does the career ladder in your field look like from
entry jobs to professional levels?
A long climb.
30. What other jobs and careers could you go into?
Could take classes degree in hospitality and business
management

6. JOB SHADOW Presentation
Name and Job Title of person you are job shadowing
Louri
What company do they work for?
Why did you choose to interview this person?
After the job shadow experience, what are the Pro’s of being in
this position?
After the job shadow experience, what are the Con’s of being in
this position?
What is the Salary of this position or someone starting out in

7. this field?
What advice did the interviewee give during your job shadow or
interview?
What are the qualifications to work in this field, industry or
company?
After shadowing this person, would you consider a career in this
field or for this company? Why or why not?
Any additional information gained or should share about this
position, industry or company?