
Working from home isn't a new idea anymore is it? We've all seen the numbers heard the talk and maybe even felt the stress of working from home in a makeshift office. A Stanford study found that working from home saved businesses billions on real estate costs and made workers much more productive.
This change in Austin is not only in line with what is happening around the world but it also helps our local ecosystem by letting us find talent from anywhere without the traffic jams we all know too well. That's a win win for people who want to keep Austin weird and do a good job.
A lot has changed in how we do our jobs. And if the last few years have taught us anything it's that being able to change is not just nice to have it's necessary. In Austin where businesses are as different as the food trucks that line the streets working from home can help you stay flexible in 202
But let's not get stuck in old sayings. When you work from home it's not just about staying in your pajamas and not having to drive long distances. It's about making a strong adaptable business culture that can handle anything that comes our way next. Here's what you need to know
If you want to work from home technology is your life vest. Even if you're not there it's important to give your team the right tools so they can keep things running smoothly. You can talk to people in a lot of different ways like through Zoom and Slack. Don't be fooled by shiny new platforms choose the one that fits your business size and how you work best.
For a more specific suggestion Forbes says that you should buy secure cloud services and project management tools (like Asana or Trello) that fit with how your team works so that projects are clear and easy to work on together.
A lot has changed in how we do our jobs. And if the last few years have taught us anything it's that being able to change is not just nice to have it's necessary. In Austin where businesses are as different as the food trucks that line the streets working from home can help you stay flexible in 202
But let's not get stuck in old sayings. When you work from home it's not just about staying in your pajamas and not having to drive long distances. It's about making a strong adaptable business culture that can handle anything that comes our way next. Here's what you need to know
It's true that working from home is a good idea for the future. By 2024 and beyond its importance will go far beyond the workplace and change how businesses work and grow. Austin businesses can stay ahead of the curve by focusing on important areas like digital upskilling and promoting a culture of always learning. To keep up with changes in the industry and new technologies tell your employees to use sites like Coursera or LinkedIn Learning.
And since more and more businesses let their workers work from home now is a good time to rethink your business plans as a whole. Are there ways to improve things? To think of new things? To get into markets that no one else has looked into yet? The world is a big place and working from home might let you travel.
In the end working from home is not just a choice that needs to be made it is also a choice that will help you grow and stay in business. Austin is the heart of Texas innovation and the people there are always ready to change and make things work. This means that business owners in Austin are in a great position to not only adapt but also thrive. So dress up nicely apply for those remote jobs and let's see what this new work environment can do for us.
If you have questions or want to know how to get started I'm here to help. It's not just about business it's also about giving our workers opportunities to grow in ways we never thought possible.