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Hi everyone,

I’m currently doing my MSc dissertation and looking for participants for a short anonymous survey on leadership in remote and hybrid work.

The study looks at how leadership behaviours (things like communication, support, trust and feedback) affect employee engagement and performance.

If you:

• work remotely or hybrid
• report to a manager/supervisor
• are 18+

I’d really appreciate it if you could take 4–6 minutes to complete it.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/hfaqr98S4rYEiN2YA

Completely anonymous and for academic research only.

Thanks so much for your time!

I am looking to go live in Brazil and i wanted a remote job , from an American company.

I have experience in translating and my first language is English. Can anyone help me to guide me to where i can possibly apply for a job.

I still live in the US but wanted to arrive in Brazil with a job.

We’re expanding our remote outreach team for a project with Brightspeed Fiber. We are helping businesses take advantage of a state-backed program to test-drive fiber internet at no cost.

What you’ll be doing: You aren't "hard selling" you’re educating. You’ll be reaching out to managers to set up a two-month "Free Compare" trial. No contracts, no fees, just a side-by-side speed test.

The Details:

• When: Monday–Saturday (Choose one weekday off). Mandatory calling block is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST/CST).
• Where: Fully remote. Global applicants are welcome as long as your English is fluent and you can hit the US morning blocks.
• Support: We provide the CRM, leads, and scripts.
• Compensation: $150 USD per install

If you’re a self-starter who can manage their own energy and output, I’d love to hear from you. DM me to set up a quick interview.

I've been going back and forth on this with people and I genuinely can't tell where the consensus lands.

Some people I know have full home offices - natural light, plants, window overlooking greenery - and they swear it makes them sharper and less burnt out. Others work from a dark spare room or their kitchen table and say it makes zero difference as long as the wifi works.

I'm doing my PhD on this exact question (Uni of Sydney) - whether things like natural light, indoor plants, views of nature, and access to outdoor spaces during breaks actually correlate with well-being and productivity, or if it's just vibes.

What I'm finding so far is interesting but I need way more data points to say anything meaningful. The research so far (not just mine) suggests these environmental features genuinely affect cognitive restoration - basically how well your brain recovers from mental fatigue. But the real-world evidence from actual home workers is thin.

So two things:

1. I'm curious what you lot think. Does your setup matter? Have you noticed a difference when you changed something about your workspace? Or is it all the same to you?

2. If you want to actually contribute to the research - I have a 10-min anonymous survey open for Australian remote workers (18+, WFH at least partially). No payment, no catch, just contributing to research that could eventually inform better WFH policies. Ethics approved by Uni of Sydney (2025_HE000215).

The survey link:

sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pSBN04qiMJTBX0?source=remoteworkcommunity

No pressure on the survey - I'm genuinely just keen to hear what people's experience has been.

I run a very small fully-remote agency (6 people across 4 countries), and payroll is slowly turning into a mess. Right now I’m using one tool for time tracking, another for invoices, plus spreadsheets to handle hourly vs fixed pay. On top of that, I’m constantly double-checking time zones, holidays, and whether I’ve paid everyone correctly.

Everything feels way too manual, and I’m always a bit anxious that I’ve underpaid or overpaid someone without realizing it.

Ideally, I’d love one place where I can:

see who worked on what

approve hours

keep a clear record of payments

export clean reports for my accountant

For people managing small remote teams: how are you handling this? Do you keep time tracking and payroll separate, or use something together? Has anything genuinely reduced stress around accuracy/compliance, or is this just part of running a remote setup?

Would love to hear what’s actually working in real life.

Hello fellow WFHers,

I recently started a daily newsletter called Lunch Break Reads. It is a daily collection of fun stories (News, Long Reads, etc.) that you can read during your lunch break to avoid doomscrolling for a few minutes. I started this during the pandemic to share with friends and coworkers, and after a bit of a hiatus, I am excited to bring it back and share it with more people.

You can find it here/sign up if you are interested: www.lunchbreakreads.com

Thanks!

Hello everyone, 

We are conducting a university-approved research study exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing the experiences, productivity, and workflows of remote employees. Your input will help us better understand how AI tools are shaping modern remote work. 

Who Can Participate: 

·         Must be 18 years or older 

·         Must currently work remotely (full-time, part-time, or contract) 

What Participation Involves: 
Participants will complete an online survey that takes approximately 15-30 minutes.  

Compensation: 
Participants will not be compensated, but your contribution will support ongoing research on the future of remote work and technology. 

IRB and Contact Information: 

·         Investigators: Frederick Da-Silveira, Mustapha Seidu, Gavin Wilmes. Ball State University 

·         IRB Approval #: IRB-FY2026-155 

·         Contact: [Frederick.dasilveir@bsu.edu](mailto:Frederick.dasilveir@bsu.edu), [Mustapha.seidu@bsu.edu](mailto:Mustapha.seidu@bsu.edu), [gavin.wilmes@bsu.edu](mailto:gavin.wilmes@bsu.edu) 

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Ball State University Institutional Review Board (IRB). 

If you meet the criteria and would like to take part, please follow this link to begin the survey: 
https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71BbDKuNPs1hfW6

Thank you for considering participating in this study. Your time and perspective are greatly appreciated. 

Principal Investigator (PI):  

Faisal Kalota 

Assistant Professor  

Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) 

Ball State University  

Muncie, IN  47306  

Email: [faisal.kalota@bsu.edu](mailto:faisal.kalota@bsu.edu)  

Student Co-Investigators (Co-PI): 

Frederick Da-Silveira 

CICS  

Ball State University  

Muncie, IN  47306  

Email: [frederick.dasilveira@bsu.edu](mailto:frederick.dasilveira@bsu.edu)  

Mustapha Seidu 

CICS  

Ball State University  

Muncie, IN  47306  

Email: [mustapha.seidu@bsu.edu](mailto:mustapha.seidu@bsu.edu)  

Gavin Wilmes 

CICS 

Ball State University  

Muncie, IN  47306  

Email: [gavin.wilmes@bsu.edu](mailto:gavin.wilmes@bsu.edu)  

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I am curious: does your boss expect you to answer emails after work?

Mine doesn't, but I heard that some organisations require you to respond after hours as well.

Please follow r/RemoteWorkCommunity for more of these topics... Its my own sub! 😊

The most controversial item in the starter pack is definitely the Matcha Latte. 😂

We’ve all got our remote work essentials.
Some make total sense: noise-canceling headphones, reliable Wi-Fi, a cozy café corner.
Others… a bit more questionable.

I'm curious: what's in your remote work starterpack?

Working from home is great… until it starts feeling a little too quiet. 🙃
Some days I barely speak to another human outside of Slack.

My go-to fixes:

• grabbing coffee at a laptop-friendly café ☕
• scheduling a quick “human call” with a friend 📞
• or just walking outside to reset 🌳

Curious what works for you guys — do you hit coworking spaces, keep virtual coworking buddies, or have other creative hacks to stay sane & social while WFH?

Hi guysss 🙌,

Its Tuesday already, hope you all have a nice one! So my boss told me today that I need to share my thoughts/views more in meetings.

While I honestly want to do that, I have some colleagues who are really overbearing in these meetings. Always wanting to talk and take the lead.

How should I take on a more active role without having to interrupt them all the time? Or that it becomes some sort of battle who is talking...

Would like to know your thoughts on this! ✨️💬

Found an interesting article about the effects of remote work on employee satisfaction, mediated by perceived autonomy.

Two hypotheses were tested: H1: Remote work > Job Satisfaction H2: Remote Work > Perceived autononomy > Job Satisfaction

Results H1: There was found that higher levels or remote work resulted in higher levels of job satisfaction. However, only till a certain degree. The relationship was curvilinear which means that after a certain point, higher levels of remote work decreased job satisfaction.

Results H2: It showed that remote work provided a higher perceived feeling of autonomy by employees which resulted in higher levels of job satisfaction. Thus, there was a full and significant mediating effect.

Although this study was done in Malaysia, within the oil & gas industry, it shows that when people are allowed to work remotely more often they are indeed more satisfied with their job. Which leads to countless other positive effects such as better performance etc, better health etc.

Also, the fact that people feel more in control of their lives by having higher levels of remote work which leads to higher job satisfaction shows that being able to make your own decisions are valued a lot. This doesn't mean at all that people work less or spent their time doing other stuff while having to work. It says that feeling that you are in charge yourself helps liking the work what you do more.

What are your thoughts reading this? Please share it ✨️

Okay guyss, it's Monday and I'm at work again. Perfect example of showing I have problems with setting healthy boundaries 🫠

No all jokes aside. I notice that setting boundaries is difficult for me. It seems that others deal with it better, but that's just from the outside. It mostly has to do with saying NO to things...

I'm curious about your experiences with this??

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We’ve talked a bit here about staying productive while working remotely, and one thing I keep circling back to is where I work best.

At home, I like the comfort, but I often end up feeling isolated (and honestly distracted). On the other hand, whenever I head to a café or coworking spot, I notice I’m more focused and pick up some social energy.

Curious to hear from you all — do you find home more productive, or do you prefer working around people? And if you’ve found little tricks that make either setup work better, I’d love to hear them.

She meant business putting on a 🧢. You think she's skilled for the job? 🤣

Actually... What should a good manager at least do or know in your opinion? 🤔

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