Managing Work-from-Home Dynamics

🛰️ Claudia thought hybrid-working schedules would save her: Two days at home for deep work and the invisible care work, wherever she could breathe. One day on-site to be seen. Although she kept over-delivering. She was seen less and remembered less. The promotions went to people whose jokes landed in hallways, not Slack. Her work traveled by email; their faces traveled by elevator. 🌓 Here’s the trap: working from home is both blessing and curse for women. The blessing is focus and flexibility for the invisible labor we carry. The curse is that we avoid the spotlight. We’d rather deliver quietly and trust merit to carry us, and we get passed over by people who were seen. 🧠 The truth is that people remember who they see, not just what they read. Being in a few key rooms still moves careers, even if it shouldn’t. The 9–6 badge-swipe culture punishes anyone doing school pickups, elder care, or real life. So don’t swing to either extreme, always on-site or always invisible online. Design your visibility like a workflow: pick the two moments each month when decisions get made, show your face there, and cover the rest with tight written receipts and short live updates. 🔧 So, how to design this now: 1. 🎯 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.    Forecast week and exec reviews.    Walk three specific people who need to know your work before the meeting with a one-minute “here’s the impact, here’s the ask.”     2. 🧾 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹.    For every major deliverable, ship a 6-sentence note: problem → action → business result → risk removed → next bet → what I need from you. CC two people not in the room. If it isn’t written and witnessed, it isn’t yours.     3. 🗓️ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.    Publish your office rhythm: “Tuesdays I’m in for decisions; Thursdays I’m in for cross-team syncs; other days async, 2–4pm live window.” Leaders invest in what they can reliably find.     4. 🔁 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲.    Pre-brief an in-room ally with your two lines and your ask;    Post-brief them for the echoes.    Rotate proxies so you’re not indebted and return the favor when you’re on-site.     🚀 Today Uma and I are running a 90-minute working session, “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸.” Last chance to join us live and get the exact scripts, pre-wiring moves, and the one-page receipts template: https://lnkd.in/gte3PVrM 👊 Because remote can do the work, but only designed presence gets you the credit, the mic, and the raise.

Remote work is amazing. Until your living room starts feeling like a boardroom and your workday never really ends. Sound familiar? While remote work offers flexibility, it also comes with unique challenges like blurred boundaries, screen fatigue, and the struggle to truly disconnect. The key? Intentionality. I dive into the 7 biggest challenges of remote work and share strategies to overcome them: 1️⃣ Blurred Boundaries 👉 Challenge: When your home becomes your office, the lines between work and personal life often vanish. 💡 Solution: Set clear working hours and communicate them to your team. Create a dedicated workspace to mentally “leave work” at the end of the day. 2️⃣ Feeling Always ‘On’ 👉 Challenge: The convenience of technology means work can follow you everywhere—into meals, weekends, and even vacations. 💡 Solution: Use “Do Not Disturb” settings on your devices and schedule intentional breaks. Protect evenings and weekends by turning off work notifications outside your set hours. 3️⃣ Isolation 👉 Challenge: Without the energy of a shared office space, many remote workers experience loneliness or disconnection from their teams, affecting morale and mental health. 💡 Solution: Schedule regular virtual coffee chats with colleagues to nurture relationships. Consider joining local co-working spaces or community groups for social interaction. 4️⃣ Overlapping Roles 👉 Challenge: Balancing work responsibilities with household duties—like childcare, cooking, or chores—can create stress and distract from focused work. 💡 Solution: Communicate with family or roommates about your work schedule and boundaries. Use tools like time-blocking to separate work and home duties effectively. 5️⃣ Technology Overload 👉 Challenge: Spending hours on video calls, emails, and digital tools can lead to screen fatigue and overwhelm. 💡 Solution: Build screen-free breaks into your schedule and evaluate which meetings can be replaced with emails or asynchronous updates. 6️⃣ Lack of Routine 👉 Challenge: Without the structure of a commute or office rituals, days can feel unanchored. 💡 Solution: Establish a consistent morning routine that signals the start of the workday. Incorporate rituals like exercise, journaling, or a designated start time to set the tone. 7️⃣ Difficulty Unwinding 👉 Challenge: When your workspace is just a few steps away, it can be tempting to keep working—or hard to stop thinking about unfinished tasks. 💡 Solution: Create an end-of-day ritual to signal the workday is over. This could be going for a walk, tidying your workspace, or planning the next day’s tasks. Balance isn’t about perfection. It’s about making space for what truly matters. How have you tackled these challenges in your remote work journey? Share your thoughts or tips below! 👇

I've been working remote full time for over a decade. I had to learn how to be effective as a remote employee the hard way. I watched people struggle with this over the last 4 years as they got thrown into a fully remote role without being prepared. Here's the tips I shared with them. 1. Set a Dedicated Workspace: Create a specific area in your home solely for work. This helps establish boundaries between work and personal life, ensuring better focus and productivity. 2. Establish a Routine: Maintain a consistent daily schedule. Start and end your workday at the same time every day to create a sense of normalcy and structure. 3. Dress for Success: Even though you're at home, dressing up as if you're going to the office can boost your mood and readiness for work. 4. Take Regular Breaks: Follow the Pomodoro Technique or similar methods to ensure you take short breaks throughout the day. This prevents burnout and keeps your mind fresh. 5. Communicate Effectively: Use tools like Slack, Teams, or Zoom to stay connected with your team. Regular check-ins and updates can help maintain team cohesion and ensure everyone is on the same page. 6. Set Clear Goals: Outline your daily tasks and set achievable goals. This keeps you focused and gives you a sense of accomplishment as you complete each task. 7. Prioritize Self-Care: Incorporate activities like exercise, meditation, or hobbies into your daily routine. Taking care of your physical and mental health is crucial for sustained productivity. 8. Limit Distractions: Identify common distractions and find ways to minimize them. This could include setting boundaries with family members or using noise-canceling headphones. 9. Stay Organized: Use tools like Trello, or a simple to-do list to keep track of your tasks and deadlines. An organized workspace leads to an organized mind. 10. Maintain Social Connections: Combat isolation by scheduling virtual coffee breaks or team-building activities. Regular social interactions, even if virtual, can improve morale and teamwork. 11. Invest in Good Equipment: Ensure you have a reliable computer, high-speed internet, and ergonomic furniture. The right tools can significantly enhance your remote working experience. 12. Keep Learning: Use the extra time saved from commuting to take online courses or attend webinars. Continuous learning can boost your skills and career growth. Working remotely comes with its own set of challenges, but with the right strategies, you can turn it into a productive and enjoyable experience. What else would you add? #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #WFH #Productivity #RemoteWorking #WorkLifeBalance #RemoteWorkTips #RemoteJobs #RemoteLife #RemoteWorkLife #RemoteSuccess

The remote work era demands a new approach to team leadership. With distributed work and hybrid setups becoming the norm, it’s time to re-evaluate traditional frameworks. Inspired by Patrick Lencioni’s "Five Dysfunctions of a Team," I adapted it for remote teams—because the rules have changed. 👀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: 1️⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗽 Trust is essential in remote setups but harder to build without regular face-to-face time. Consistency, transparency, and empathy are critical to bridge the trust gap. 2️⃣ 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 In virtual settings, it’s easy to skip tough conversations. Healthy conflict is essential for innovation—encourage open channels for feedback and constructive debate. 3️⃣ 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Misalignments are common without a shared space. Set clear goals, built upon narratives and outcomes — to ensure everyone is moving in the same direction. 4️⃣ 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Remote work can blur accountability lines. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and track progress consistently to build ownership. 5️⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 Digital tools create constant distractions, making it easy to lose sight of team goals. Regularly reinforce your team’s mission, celebrate progress, and debrief setbacks. --- Ready to tackle remote dysfunctions head-on? Here are also 10 practical tips for remote leaders: 1️⃣ Visualize team goals in one shared place 2️⃣ Write weekly async updates instead of a meeting 3️⃣ Set clear ownership of outcomes upfront 4️⃣ Build a “virtual watercooler” for informal chats 5️⃣ Plan quarterly offsites (in-person or digital) 6️⃣ Share small wins weekly to boost morale 7️⃣ Run frequent feedback sessions of different scopes 8️⃣ Set clear deep work timeslots for the team 9️⃣ Create a digital playbook for team processes 🔟 Document, document, document --- What's your view on this? Does it resonate? What other tips would you suggest for remote leaders? #RemoteWork #TeamDynamics #Leadership #HighPerformance --- I'm Hugo Pereira. Co-founder of Ritmoo and fractional growth operator, I've led businesses from $1m to $100m+ while building purpose-driven, resilient teams. Follow me to master growth, leadership, and teamwork. My book, 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥, arrives early 2025.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽? When the world shifted to remote work, many of us thought we’d found the dream: no commute, comfy clothes, and endless flexibility. But here's the reality few are talking about: 👉 𝗜𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱.  Days blur into weeks without meaningful social interaction. You might miss the energy of a buzzing office or even casual chats by the coffee machine. 👉 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. Your “commute” is a few steps to the desk, and lunch breaks?  Often spent at the same chair.  Before you know it, your step count is alarmingly low. 👉 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵.  Work starts early, ends late, and sneaks into your weekends. Suddenly, your home isn’t your sanctuary—it’s your 24/7 office. 👉 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁. Without breaks, movement, and connection, burnout creeps in. You may find yourself “always on,” but never truly thriving. Does this sound familiar? You’re not alone. The remote work revolution has incredible perks, but it also brings challenges we MUST address. Here’s how to take back control: ✅ Schedule social time like a meeting. Whether it’s a coffee date, a virtual chat, or a coworking day, stay connected. ✅ Move every day. A quick 10-minute stretch, a walk between calls, or even a desk workout can work wonders. ✅ Set work boundaries. Create a “clock-out” ritual—shut your laptop, change clothes, and transition back to YOU. ✅ Prioritize self-care. Invest in routines that nurture your body and mind. Small daily practices compound into big results. As a coach, one of the things I do is help my clients redesign their remote work lives into something that supports—not drains—their energy and well-being. Your home office should work for YOU —not the other way around. What’s been your biggest challenge working from home?  Let’s share solutions and support each other in making remote work truly work. Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear your thoughts! (no deep snow in Chicago yet (aww shucks!), photo from last year. #WorkFromHome #WorkLifeBalance #StressManagement 

🌍 Managing Remotely: Our One-Year Experiment 🌍   I often hear from corporate clients that they’re struggling to get workers back to the office. Many employees want the #flexibility of working remotely, and some are even turning down jobs that don’t offer this option. At the core of this concern from employers seems to be a belief that remote work isn’t as effective.   I wanted to test this out, so one year ago, the team and I—nearly all of whom work remotely—decided to tackle this challenge head-on. We wanted to develop a system that not only boosts #productivity but also fosters #collaboration and #community. Here’s where we landed what we are doing – we would love your feedback!   🕘 Start of Day (S.O.D.) Lists by 9:30 a.m. Each team member sends their intention/plan for the day, broken down into two parts:   - TOT (Trains on the Track): Essential, business-as-usual tasks that keep everything running smoothly.   - Projects: Work that advances key or special projects.   We cc: all team members, ensuring everyone stays in the loop on overlapping projects. This also creates a built-in #accountability system.   📝 End of Day (E.O.D.) Summary At the end of the day, each member sends a summary of their achievements based on their morning objectives: “What was completed and what—if anything—needs to be shifted to tomorrow?”   This simple daily routine has proven to have both functional and emotional benefits:   - We stay focused, productive, and structured. - It drives trust and collaboration, keeping us connected, while creating a positive team dynamic. - Emotionally, making progress against plans offers a nice dopamine hit, reduces the feeling of being overwhelmed, builds momentum, and enhances well-being.   💬 After one year of using this system, we met today to discuss how it is going. All in all, we agreed our productivity is higher than ever - and spirits seem to be high, too 😉.   I’m curious what you think… What do you see as the benefits and challenges to this arrangement? I would love to hear your thoughts!   #Leadership #RemoteWork #TeamProductivity #EmployeeEngagement #Collaboration #WorkFromHome 100 Coaches Agency Global Gurus Thinkers50

I've been working from home for 12 years and have fallen into all the common traps in the early days. Adding STRUCTURE to my workdays made a difference. The three things I suggest doing to stay on track when working remotely: 1) Pretend like you're going to the office and that you'll be with people. Do this by giving yourself enough time in the mornings to acclimate before work and getting dressed every day in work clothes. This way you're showing up in work mode, better prepared to tackle your tasks, collaborate with others virtually, and make a stronger distinction between when you're working vs. relaxing at home. 2) Focus every day on prioritizing the five tasks you'll complete, making everything else secondary and a nice to have. I make a list of five items in Google Keep daily to focus on what needs to be done in the short term and long term. This way I'm aware of what's important and high impact vs. filler tasks that might feel good to complete but don't account for much. 3) My structure is not your structure! How you get your work done is different than me and vice versa, so take my advice and adapt it to your workflow. 😘 😘 Maybe you make a list of three items you'll tackle in a day and every Friday you decide to work in your PJ's. My point is to add structure to your day in your own way that ensures your work week is productive, fulfilling, and helps you deliver on your responsibilities. Maybe you need more structure than me and decide to have every hour scheduled out, cool! Or you think my structure is uptight, that's fine too! Just don't wing it when working at home as it's a fast track to inefficiency, instead add structure to set yourself up for success every day. 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

In our team, we have 15 members working with us. If someone else was in our place, they would have started working out of the office. However, we still like to work from the comfort of our houses. Some say that working from home creates a huge gap among the team members since they don’t meet often. This can also lead to trust issues, decreased collaboration, and a sense of isolation. And they are right! You feel disconnected with your team (at least I have felt this) and it can be challenging to maintain the same level of camaraderie and teamwork that comes naturally in an office environment. To bridge this gap, we’ve taken some strategies and they’ve been working quite well for us: 1. Keep our cameras on: It wasn’t a rule in the beginning but now we have decided to follow it and trust me, it makes our interaction so much better. Seeing each other’s faces helps in making our conversations more personal and engaging. 2. A casual monthly interaction: Once a month, we have virtual meetings in which we talk about everything but work. These sessions are a great way to relax, have fun, and get to know each other better on a personal level. 3. Offsite activities: Since two years, we began meeting once or twice for some adventurous team outings. These activities not only break the routine but also help in building stronger bonds and creating lasting memories outside the work environment. Remote work definitely has some challenges but with the right initiatives, it’s possible to create a thriving and cohesive team. Do you think it is possible to work remotely if the organisation has over 100 employees? #RemoteWork #VirtualTeam #TeamCulture

How can someone effectively manage remote employees? People struggle with this. I have worked with remote employees for almost nine years. While they haven't always reported to me directly, in the case of accounting I worked with a team that was in the Philippines, and we worked well together. Currently my two team members reside in Brazil while I reside in the United States. We have worked together for a little more than a year now and have only met in person once. I generally don't like to brag, but we work very well together. Why? I'm glad you asked, 😁 My plan is to put this together in a book that I am writing in a more comprehensive format, but I would like to share tips with my followers before I publish. Building trust is one of the important portions of this. Here are a few keys to building trust, especially when working with a culture that is different than your own. 1. Learn about the other culture. Not everyone does the same things as you, and don't receive many things the same way. Feedback, work instructions, language differences. Make sure that you take the time to learn about the other culture so you know how to communicate. 2. Regular communication. Speak to your employees on a regular basis. And don't make the tone of checking over their back. Set goals and milestones. You don't know what that person is doing while they are supposed to be working. And it shouldn't matter if they are accomplishing the goals and objectives you have set. 3. Be realistic. In the day of working from home people are worried that others will be distracted. I work in an office three days a week. I have conversations that are distracting from my work, it doesn't matter where you are, this happens. 4. Set expectations. The key is not to set goals necessarily but to effect a person habits. If you work to be on the same page, and you have an understanding of the direction you are working towards it will greatly improve your working relationship, even though you are not in the same building. 5. Make time. While you cannot always immediately respond, if the person has a question for you, make it a priority to answer those questions. If you are a person that does not look at the email regularly, make sure you let your team know. This will train them to contact you. And if they aren't afraid to talk to you, this will improve teamwork. What are some tips you have with leading remotely? Share in the comments so that we can continue dialogue to become more effective leaders! 😁 #ServantLeadership #RemoteWork #trust