A remote job is an arrangement that allows employees to work outside of an office’s central location. Remote jobs are popular among digital nomads and globally distributed companies.

Remote jobs can be full-time or part-time. Employees can work wherever they want — they are completely location-independent. They can choose to work from a coworking space, a cafe, or hotel, as long as they have their laptop and a strong Internet connection.

There are different remote job structures.

• Fully remote: With a fully remote structure, all employees work remotely; the company is completely virtual. In this case, companies generally don’t have a central office location. 
• Remote-first: In a remote-first structure, the company prioritizes and emphasizes fully remote work, but they still have an office space. This is generally for meetings or for staff to pop in whenever they please. 
• Hybrid: A hybrid approach means that it’s a mix of remote and in-office employees. Hybrid companies still have an office or rent out a coworking space for the team. Sometimes, with a hybrid approach, companies require employees to come into the office two to three times per week.
• Temporarily remote: This approach is used when employers expect the team to slowly transition to an in-office work environment. 

While not all jobs can be completed in a remote work environment, many can! Common remote positions include:

• Software engineer
• Developer
• Account manager
• Product manager 
• Content specialist
• Copywriter
• Customer service representative 
• Virtual assistant

Making remote work easy and seamless requires some extra work — especially with a widely distributed team. Guarantee compliance and positive experiences by working with an Employer of Record (EOR) like Borderless. Book a demo today.