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The Remote Work Revolution: Why I Don’t Think It Is Awful

Jamie Hairston
3 min readJun 5, 2024

I wanted to write about this topic because I have decided to hire and allow all my W-2 employees to work remotely. Some things have to be done in person, and all of my staff are part-time right now, but even when I can afford full-time staff, I will still allow 95% remote work. I have always struggled with maintaining a work-life balance, and while a structure and a schedule are good, sometimes life happens, and flexibility matters. Regardless of where you stand, I hope you find this article informative. Remote work has transformed the modern workforce, offering unprecedented flexibility and freedom.

There seems to be some resistance to this model due to empty corporate buildings or employers stating that people need to get more done. If they are not meeting their deadlines, this might not work for them regardless of where they work from. If someone can be easily distracted, changing where they work is not helpful. Of course, that is my opinion, and at this time, I have no reason to substantiate why this is an ineffective model for my company.

Productivity Can Improve in the Remote Setting

Remote work has revolutionized the way we think about productivity. Freed from the confines of the traditional office, employees have discovered newfound focus and efficiency. Studies reveal that remote workers are, on average, 35–40% more productive than their office counterparts (Prodoscore). Reduced commute times, fewer interruptions, and the…

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Jamie Hairston
Jamie Hairston

Written by Jamie Hairston

Jamie is a former addiction counselor who now writes fiction about substance abuse and mental health issues.

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