A remote work policy is a set of guidelines agreed on by key stakeholders that outline how work can be conducted outside the traditional offices of a company by remote workers.
Remote work policies have become increasingly common since the coronavirus pandemic forced many companies around the world to adopt remote work practices. Remote work has proven popular among many workers for a variety of reasons, and more employees are now looking for roles that offer flexible or remote work. Well-written policies can also be used as a hiring tool by organizations to attract new talent and hang on to existing talent.
Remote work arrangements can be temporary or permanent, part-time or full-time, occasional or frequent. There are usually several other considerations also covered in a remote work policy:
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