Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know®

Remote and hybrid work have become defining features of the twenty-first-century workplace, affecting almost all of us. In Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Barbara Z. Larson provides an accessible and critical resource for understanding the remote and virtual workplace and how to lead in this new work environment. Larson addresses key questions regarding the contemporary workplace, including the difference between virtual work and remote work, how common is remote work, and the effects of using technology to monitor remote workers. She also incorporates real-world examples to illustrate key points and demonstrate best practices. Readers will learn from more than thirty years of extensive research by scholars in applied psychology, organizational behavior, computer-mediated communication, and organizational economics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

In her book "Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know®", long-time remote work scholar and consultant Barbara Z. Larson offers an accessible and critical resource for understanding the remote and virtual workplace, and how to lead in this new work environment. Remote and hybrid work have become defining features of the twenty-first century workplace, impacting almost all of us, including those who work daily in the office. As many people discover the benefits and challenges of working from home, co-workers are contending with emptier offices and virtual teams, managers are learning how to lead from a distance, and businesses and governments are working through the policy implications of a new model of work.

In "Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know®", Barbara Z. Larson addresses key questions regarding the contemporary workplace: what is the difference between virtual work and remote work? How common is remote work, and what changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Is there a particular type of person who is better suited for remote work? What are the effects of using technology to monitor remote workers? What are the societal benefits and costs of remote work? What has happened to companies that have tried to go fully remote, with no offices at all? Larson looks carefully into the challenges and opportunities that people and companies face today as work changes.

Chapters address the issues that vital stakeholders experience in remote-work environments, including the remote worker, remote teams, managers of remote workers, and companies with remote workforces. Larson also incorporates real-world examples to illustrate key points and demonstrate best practices. Readers will learn from more than thirty years of extensive research by scholars in the areas of application, communication, and technology.

Moreover, the book also provides valuable insights into the future of remote work, including the potential for increased flexibility and autonomy, the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, and the need for companies to adapt to the changing nature of work. By providing a comprehensive and practical guide, "Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know®" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and navigating the world of remote and hybrid work. Whether you are a remote worker, a manager, or a business leader, this book will help you thrive in this new work environment.

Weight: 263g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197684962