Remote work or Onsite?

Robin Dhanwani
54 replies
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?

Replies

Amit Arora
The Action Tracker - Life Planner
I'll say it depends... Depends on your product, your culture, your vision, your current company size.. Some companies work remotely really well... eg: Basecamp, Hotjar, etc. Whereas some work hybrid because it suits their cuture and employees more.
CY Zhou
Remote work offers flexibility and a better work-life balance, while onsite work fosters team collaboration and a stronger company culture. It ultimately depends on individual preferences and company needs.
Share
CY Zhou
Remote work offers unparalleled flexibility and access to global talent, but onsite work fosters stronger team cohesion and spontaneous collaboration. Ultimately, the best choice depends on the specific needs and culture of the organization.
Share
Vaibhav
As a beginner/fresher, I find 'onsite' to be the super helpful in learning. You can then always go remote.
Share
Kostya Bolshukhin
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
Share
Robin Dhanwani
@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 🙌
Share
Royce Wong
I think hybrid/remote brings the benefits of accessing a greater talent pool but comes with the challenges of coordination.
Daniel Burns
I mainly prefer a hybrid approach. Some days, I am more efficient working from home, but on others, I believe being onsite helps me gain deeper focus.
Anushka Modi
I prefer remote. I believe that organisations can take steps to increase engagement and interaction in a remote environment also. It also provides everyone with the flexibility of involving according to their comfort level. I love the time and freedom remote work allows me rather than wasting those hours commuting.
Matty Reed
From my experience, it works best if everyone is remote or everyone is onsite (including hybrid onsite). I actually think remote work can reduce the "office politics" burden that runs rampant through onsite cultures. At all of my onsite jobs in my career, I paid a penalty for refusing to play politics. At my remote jobs, there is a much greater emphasis on intentionality and output. Don't interrupt someones day with a meeting unless it is necessary. People are judged on the quality of their work rather than their ability to schmooze.
Share
Robin Dhanwani
@matty_reed This is a very interesting and important outlook towards which shows how different work settings can have an impact on an organisation's culture. Thanks for sharing 🙌
Share
Salar Davari
I believe most business owners prefer to gather their team members all in one place, but employees kindda like remote working I guess.
Share
Robin Dhanwani
@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?
Pablo Rodríguez Aracil
Is there any hybrid option? Right now I'm working remotely and that means flexibility while being more productive. Although, for me, human relations are a must everywhere and having a coffee brake meeting with your coworkers is not as human as I would love.
QING LI
I think both remote work and onsite have their pros and cons. Personally, I prefer a hybrid approach like the one at Parallel. Here’s why: Remote Work Pros: Flexibility: Helps with work-life balance. Productivity: Fewer distractions can mean more focused work. Onsite Work Pros: Collaboration: Easier to brainstorm and solve problems face-to-face. Culture: Builds stronger team relationships and company culture. A hybrid model offers the best of both worlds, allowing for flexibility while maintaining team cohesion and collaboration. It’s all about finding the right balance!
Share
Robin Dhanwani
@pdftopdf That's true each organisation can have a different balance towards a hybrid work setting. It always comes down finding the balance in the setting each individual and their respective teams are the most comfortable with.
Yvik Ye
Definitely remote work, especially working from home, cuz home home, sweet home!😁
Share
I recommend onsite
Share
Sharon Workman
Remote work supports a better work-life blend
Share
Tanya Sharath
Hybrid sounds like a great balance.
Share
Tim David
Onsite work helps new hires integrate faster
Share
Robin Dhanwani
@tim_david12 Yes, at least during the initial work onsite work helps the new joinee to feel welcomed in the workspace and build new connections within the company fast.
Sophia Gartner
Onsite work is great for immediate feedback
Share
Steve Weatherby
Remote work allows for flexible hours.
Share
Zaheer Khan
Remote work gives more control over the environment.
Share