Remote Work - a game changer - do you agree?

Covid-19 has brought about a major positive change - remote work and a blended work environment 

According to new report by Oxfam and Catalyst (a global nonprofit that focuses on building workplaces that are equitable for women)

based on a survey of more than 7,400 employees worldwide)

"remote work options gives them the flexibility to balance childcare, home care and work and could retain women with child-care needs in the workplace

Women are 32% less likely to leave their job if they can work remotely and 

• 30% are less likely to look for another job - 
• 63% more likely to report often or always being innovative, 
• 75% more likely to report often or always being engaged;
• 68% more likely to report high organizational commitment; and 
• 93% more likely to report that they feel included.

Once remote work stops for a company - many women will be forced to quit due to a lack of child care and workplace flexibility.

A mother’s burning decision "Is my job to earn money or raise my children?" 

With remote working environments is this a decision  that does not have to be made  again?

However 

Innovation , high engagement and organizational commitment can only exist if remote work is executed properly by employers.

Protocols and systems - need to be clearly defined - with outcomes and tasks to be clearly articulated 

Time differences need to be taken into account 

The Organisation needs to operate like everyone is remotely, regardless of whether one is in the office or at home,.

 For instance, if there is an in-office conversation about a project and one employee involved in that project is working remotely - that person should be brought into the conversation! 

Remote work not only makes the workplace more equitable for women, but creates a space for everyone "regardless of gender, where you live, or what you look like - that will potentially reduce cross border pay gaps and incorporate the values of Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

The goal - to be able to advance and thrive in you career and at home.

So here’s the burning questions

Remote workers need equal recognition - can this happen ?

Can an organisation be totally remote ?

What can you do to make this happen?