188: Laurel Farrer—Welcome To The Future Of Work

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style= "font-size: 24px;"><strong>Hear how today's remote workforce is the new reality</strong></span></p> <p>Today, Laurel Farrer is our guest to talk about how to build a remote workforce that works, which is great timing. I have recently been working with clients with remote workforces. I have also been watching the changing world of work. All around the globe, we are moving from managing hands to managing minds, empowering our workforce and enabling them to work anywhere, anytime, as long as they get the work done. For some companies, this means management tools to ensure that employees are productive and well-informed about their obligations to get the work done. For others, remote work is seen as a “perk,” with flexibility not something that is measured or managed. This is the way the world is moving so we should all listen and learn.<img class="mce-hs-more" style= "height: 20px !important;" src= "data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-mce-placeholder="" /></p> <p><img style= "width: 127px; float: left; margin: 7px 18px 0px 0px;" src= "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/398462/Laurel%20Farrer.jpg" alt= "Laurel Farrer" width="127" /><span style= "font-size: 20px;"><strong><span style= "background-color: transparent;">These are fast-changing times</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Whether you are a global corporation or a local business trying to attract and retain the best talent, remote work is here to stay. The old ways are gone, so you need to educate yourself about how to drive that workforce so you and your business can thrive.</span></p> <p><span style="background-color: transparent;">A remote worker can save a company $20,000 in unnecessary expenses. If this person is well-trained, properly managed and communicated with often, the worker thrives. If not, they merely do "best effort," often undermining the very importance of flexible work for themselves and others.</span></p> <p style