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the Workplace of the Future
Michelle Schenker
@CSM_Michelle
Alex Schenker
@SwissAlex
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October 17, 2014!
2. What is a Virtual Team?
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4. A virtual team – whether across the street or across
the world – is a team whose members
simultaneously work together to a common
purpose, while physically apart.!
- Yael Zofi!
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5. So What’s the Story?
• Remote work started in the 1990’s as a way to retain female
employees.
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• Late 90’s/early 2000’s, technology evolved, enabling more
remote working to save on real estate and travel time.!
• Today, wifi, cloud computing, smartphones and online
collaboration tools make it more plausible than ever.!
• Social media has also changed personal communication.
This means easier and faster remote relationship building.!
Source: McKinsey Quarterly, “Preparing for a New Era of Work”. November 2012
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6. Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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Work in my jammies, work flex hours (which can
mean the hours I choose or 14 hours a day!), let my
dogs out, get dinner started, run an errand
or go to a doctor’s appointment
without feeling guilty.
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- Nicole Naviglia, Marketing Goddess!
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7. Trend or Here to Stay?
• Virtual working has increased 80% from 2005-2012.
• In 2012, 1 out of 4 people are working from home.
• By 2016, 63 million Americans will be working virtually.
• By 2020, more than 40% of the American workforce will be
freelancers, contractors and temp workers.!
Source: Forrester Research’s U.S. Telecommuting Forecast; Intuit workforce trend study
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8. Who is the Remote Worker?
• 3 of every 4 are men.
• 50% do not have children.
• 35+ years of age.
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Source: WorkLifeFit.com, ORC International, Dec 2013
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9. Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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Be flexible with my schedule. When things come up
like doctor appointments or there's a family
emergency I can take off immediately
and do my work on the go.
It's the best way to work!
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- Kimberly Kurimski, Writer!
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10. Remote vs. Office Workers
• 63% have a more positive attitude toward work.
• 80% feel more connected to their colleagues.
• 2/3 of employees would take another job for better
commute (& 37% would take 10% less pay!)
• Average commuter spends about 100 hours a year on the
road. Home office workers use this time to:
• Get more sleep (40%)
• Get more exercise (32%)
• Spend more time with loved
one (33%)
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Source: FlexJobs.com/trends
11. Is Your Work Flexible?
• 97% of companies offer flex-time.
• BUT, only 46% of employees feel their employer is
strongly committed to it.
• Workers struggle with flexibility stress – not promoted,
paid less, etc.
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Source: WorkLifeFit.com, ORC International, Dec 2013
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12. Yahoo Bans Remote?
• In Spring 2013, Marissa Mayer banned
Yahoo’s work from home policy.
• To make work “more productive, efficient
and fun.”
• To increase collaboration & innovation.
• The verdict is still out…
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13. Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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Focus, relax and be more creative.”
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14. Which Virtual Jobs Are Hot?
• Physicians, radiologists; median: $186k
• Medical transcriptionists, registered nurses; $62k
• IT – computer software engineers & scientists,
programmers, sys admins; $86k
• Public relations specialists; $51k
• Graphic designers; $42k
• Writers & authors; $55k
• Post-secondary teachers; $59k
• Financial managers; $99k
• Tax-preparers; $31k
• Market & survey researchers; $61k
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15. • 81% of employees work remotely.
• "Ergonomics for Professionals" provides employees with
certified experts to ensure they have the best home-based
office environment.
Source: Remote by Jason Fried of 37 Signals
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16. • 85% of the examiners at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
• 57% of NASA.
• 67% EPA.
Source: Remote by Jason Fried of 37 Signals
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17. Nearly half of its 35,000 U.S.
employees work from home.
86% work remote
at least 20% of the time.
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Source: Remote by Jason Fried of 37 Signals
19. Eliminate a lot of wasted time (commuting, dressing
up, going out to lunch, etc.) and have more flexibility
to fit my life and work together. Overall I'm more
productive.!
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- Amy Fong, Management Consultant!
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Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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20. Are They Successful?
Cisco reports that the company has
generated an estimated
annual savings of $277 million
in productivity
by allowing employees
to telecommute and telework.
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21. Virtual Saves IBM Money
• Reduced office space by 78 million square ft since 1995.
• 58 million square feet of which was sold at a gain of $1.9B.
• An additional $1B in sublease income.
• In the US, continuing annual savings for IBM amount to
over $100M.
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22. Environment and Health
• Remote working saved IBM 5 million gallons of fuel/year,
preventing more than 450,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
• 24% of employees say they’d take a pay cut of up to 10% to
help environment.
• Traffic jams rob the U.S.
economy of $78 billion/yr
in productivity.
• Even half-time telework
can save 1,600+ lives
& prevent 99,000 injuries.
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Source: Remote by Jason Fried of 37 Signals
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23. • It can save $11,000 per person per year in hard costs.
• 95% of companies say remote work has a high impact on
employee retention.
• Losing an employee can cost $10-$30,000
• Nortel saves $100k/employee they don’t have to relocate.
• 78% who call in sick, aren’t.
• Absences cost $1,800/employee
/year ($300 B/yr U.S. Co’s)
• Telework reduced absence 63%
• No more missing staplers!
Source: GlobalWorkPlaceAnalytics.com
But, Will it Save Me Money?
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24. Working Remotely Allows Me To…
- Brent White, Realtor! “
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Use my own bathroom!
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25. The business people we speak with tell us that trust
and freedom play a key role in remote management,
and once these are in place the benefits are clear for
all to see: greater productivity, improved staff retention
and lower operating costs.
- Mark Dixon, Regus CEO
Global Economic Indicator Study, September 2013
Studied 26,000+ business managers in 90 countries
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27. Pros for Employers
• Access to talent across the globe & 24/7.
• Inc. productivity (35-40%) (AT&T: 5+ hours; Amex 43%).
• Businesses lose $600 B/year in distractions.
• Fewer sick days taken.
• Less turnover due to enhanced employee freedom.
• No office politics means fewer HR concerns.
• No expensive overhead costs for real estate, furniture,
utilities, equipment, office fridge & coffee pot.
• Lower overhead means lower, more competitive pricing.
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Source: GlobalWorkPlaceAnalytics.com
28. Cons for Employers
• You cannot walk in an office to get information anytime
you want.
• If there is an urgent matter, you have to schedule time
that works for everyone.
• Only works for businesses that don’t require in-person
or hands-on work at a specific location.
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29. Bring some balance to my life by being there for my
kids and still getting work done, AND saves money
on the "career wardrobe" and lunches!!
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- Kristi Marion,
PR Maven and "Local Mover & Shaker"!
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Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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30. Pros for Workers
• More work-life flexibility.
• Can work anytime, anywhere.
• You can work in your PJ's.
• Less interruptions.
• No office politics.
• Save money on lunches out, gas, parking, etc. (est.
$2,000-7,000/year).
• Optional commute (green - lower carbon footprint).
• No need to move to a new town for the new job.
• Say goodbye to stolen Lean Cuisines.
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31. Cons for Workers
• It can get lonely.
• You may miss team office events.
• It’s hard to turn it off.
• It’s hard to turn it on.
• Fewer corporate perks.
• Potential misunderstandings from non face-to-face
communication.
• Lack of structure.
• Missing out on your colleagues new haircuts and fall
fashions.
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32. Make every meal at home! Exercise daily! Take
meditation breaks without feeling a little weird!!
- Suzie Blackman, Yoga Instructor!
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Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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33. How to Successfully Home Office
• Create a dedicated work space.
• Work communication is key. But set boundaries.
• Set a schedule/routine for work.
• Leave your home regularly (lunches, walks, sports).
• Continue to network locally and socially.
• Monitor your snacking.
• Showering is not necessary but suggested ;-)
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34. Top Tip for Remote Managing
Photo Credit: Forbes.com
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35. How to be a Rock Star "
Remote Manager
• Hire accountable people.
• Have difficult conversations over the phone or in person –
not via email, chat, or text.
• Celebrate victories together.
• Provide tools necessary for communication & productivity.
• Have regular meetings – via webcam and in person.
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36. Don’t Forget About Face-to-Face
• For employees or high value contractors.
• Establishes team rapport/bonding.
• Time for fun/morale booster.
• Good for brainstorming and strategy sessions.
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37. I gained 500 hours per year of productive time
by not commuting.
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- Amy Adams, Advertising Exec!
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Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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38. Tools to Get the Job Done - Virtually
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39. Project Management
• Our primary collaboration tool.
• Very simple, straightforward interface.
• Track projects and tasks via “to do” lists.
• Have brainstorming discussions.
• Embed media (images, videos) and files.
• Access control (team members, clients, visitors).
• Apps for Apple and Android devices.
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41. Virtual Office
• Fun virtual office environment.
• Hold meetings and discussions.
• Chat rooms.
• Video conferencing (similar to G chat).
• Audio conferencing (outside lines).
• Screen sharing.
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43. Document Collaboration
• Word, Excel, and PowerPoint equivalents.
• Free.
• Real time collaboration (multiple users).
• In document chat rooms.
• Access control (by username and link).
• Lots of storage.
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44. Document Storage
• Secure document storage.
• Team access and file management.
• Syncs with desktop.
• Business and personal accounts.
• Good for company file storage/archiving.
• Supports media files (images, videos).
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45. Other Tools You May Dig
• Time Doctor – employee time tracking.
• Facebook Break Room – private group for sharing fun links.
• Google Hangout – video auto-switching/effects.
• Fresh Books – cloud accounting, send invoices, track time,
capture expenses.
• Addvocate – encourages team to share content.
• Skype – video conferencing/chat/get your own # (good for travel).
• Join.me – super simple screen sharing.
• Jing – screen capture anything (presentations/podcasts) & sharing.
• Vox – voice texting/walkie talkie.
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46. Sit in my pajamas and not brush my teeth or shower
till 2pm working my butt off. Plus spend far more time
with my son than I ever did working 60 hours a week,
traveling 70% of the time and banging my head
against the wall on the treadmill of the corporate world.!
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- Greg Leimone, Private Investigator!
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Working Remotely Allows Me To…
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47. BYOD = Secure Your Data
• Data security & privacy.
• Team members should adhere to company security protocols.
• 2-factor/multifactor authentication.
• Generating a secure password.
• Travel tips (VPN’s, Public Wi-Fi).
• More tips at www.ASecureLife.com.
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48. How Do Spouses Work Together?
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Michelle Schenker
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Alex Schenker
@SwissAlex