Remote work or Onsite?
Robin Dhanwani
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The ever-growing discussion of the pros and cons of remote work and office work has such strong opinions that it’s tough to pick sides. Our hybrid approach at Parallel allows us to build a culture that fosters collaboration while giving the team the flexibility to work remotely.
What’s your take on it?
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Liam Oram@liam_oram
I think it 100% depends on the person and also your level of experience. for junior roles it's definitely beneficial to be in the office more as it allows you to learn from peers and over hearing conversations etc.
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@liam_oram That's a very interesting point; to add on for junior roles even senior folks of a company will have to spend some time in office to make the juniors accustomed to the culture and also build a better transparent bond which might get lost if people are only connected virtually.
Remote work offers flexibility and boosts productivity by allowing people to work in their preferred environments, improving work-life balance and reducing commuting stress. It supports inclusivity and efficiency in a global context
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@mohammed_nihar I agree with this and I also feel like working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. So maybe hybrid would be a good option?
@robin_dhanwani2 I agree with you, but sometimes working without the hassle of traveling and a few variables makes me personally feel at peace.
I think hybrid is good idea, not all the work must do in the office
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As a beginner/fresher, I find 'onsite' to be the super helpful in learning. You can then always go remote.
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@vaibhavdwivedi It's nice to hear a fresher's perspective. Thanks for sharing 🙌
@robin_dhanwani2 Sure, no problem!
I guess onsite Enhanced team spirit and camaraderie through face-to-face interactions, what do you think ?
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@pari_pushpakar Yes, working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. At times, some people do prefer working in silos. So maybe a hybrid setting would be ideal?
@robin_dhanwani2 I guess hybrid setting could be ideal because It allows us to enjoy both rest and activities even ensuring you get relaxation while still making the most of your weekends.
Had an awesome experience in both remote and onsite jobs. The key for nailing it is organising work differently.
Like recently talked with VP of HR, whose team has an awesome policy: covering travel expenses for teams so they can meet offline occasionally.
Well-thought organisation of work makes or brakes both options
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@kostyabolsh That's great to hear, as we too have implemented a similar policy for our hybrid setup. It has been a great success for us, still more to learn and to grow though 🙌
Remote – I enjoy it more :)
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@busmark_w_nika Enjoying the process is the primary objective, always 👏
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Heart say Remote Work, Mind says Onsite. At least for me........
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@moaz_ahmad1 A well-planned hybrid setup could work then.
I believe most business owners prefer to gather their team members all in one place, but employees kindda like remote working I guess.
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@salar__davari In my experience, employees do like remote working and sometimes people are more comfortable working in silos. But, I also feel like working in office allows team bonding better, strengthens company culture and also creates a growth-focused work environment. So maybe hybrid would be a good option?
Usually a mix of both but I prefer onsite- helps me focus & get stuff done
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@my3_murthy That's interesting. Does your role involve interacting with people in office?
@robin_dhanwani2 Depends on the day- At home I tend to get distracted more. For example: The washing machine dings, It takes me 2 minutes to get it done. Let me finish that up.
Whereas when I am at work- I am AT WORK!
Remote work gives more control over the environment.
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@zaheer_khan6 Could you elaborate?
Onsite work helps with team cohesion.
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@robert_pim That's very true
My ideal situation will be 70% remote and 30% onsite.
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@kehui_guo That's a really good mix for a hybrid setup.
Remote work allows for flexible hours.
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@steve_weatherby That's true. Another reason why remote work is preferred.
If you want flexibility than remote work is best
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@brad_prey That's true.
Onsite work is great for immediate feedback
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@sophia_gartner Agreed. Tasks with multiple dependencies do get delayed when working remote.
Hybrid sounds like a great balance.
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@tanya_sharath Yes, I do think most people prefer a hybrid setup these days
For certain jobs, it makes sense to work from office. In tech, most don't. Hybrid can be the best, but it depends on the terms.
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@aruna_neervannan1 Yes I agree, each team has their own preference
Remote work supports a better work-life blend
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@sharon_workman That's true, people do save a lot of commute time as well