Top 10 Remote Work Books

Remote: Office Not Required

By Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson

"Does working from home—or anywhere else but the office—make sense? In Remote, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the founders of Basecamp, bring new insight to the hotly debated argument. While providing a complete overview of remote work’s challenges, Jason and David persuasively argue that, often, the advantages of working “off-site” far outweigh the drawbacks.

In the past decade, the “under one roof” model of conducting work has been steadily declining, owing to technology that is rapidly creating virtual workspaces. Today the new paradigm is “move work to the workers, rather than workers to the workplace.” Companies see advantages in the way remote work increases their talent pool, reduces turnover, lessens their real estate footprint, and improves their ability to conduct business across multiple time zones. But what about the workers? Jason and David point out that remote work means working at the best job (not just one that is nearby) and achieving a harmonious work-life balance while increasing productivity."

Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You

By Karen Mangia

"Master the delicate art of working from home with this comprehensive resource. Working from Home: Making the New Normal Work for You provides readers with a detailed strategy on how to turn working from home into a powerful career choice. Author and Salesforce executive Karen Mangia teaches readers how to: Build the future of work in any kind of space: ideas for your home office that fit anywhere. Create personalized time management routines designed specifically for remote productivity, impact, and balance―even while wearing your sweatpants. Deal with Zoom fatigue, burnout, and isolation, via untapped new strategies for connection and team-building, even when the team is remote. Discover how to deliver powerful virtual presentations and build career impact online, with expert communication strategies designed for an online world. Working from Home explains in detail how to turn even the smallest of living spaces into the ideal remote work environment. "

The Work At Home Success Guide: How to make more money with freelance, telecommuting, and remote working jobs

By Julie Anne Eason

"Escape The Uncertainty Of “Traditional Work” And Take Control Of Your Own Career

Traditional office jobs are more unstable than ever before, and millions of people are finding themselves without work at all. Fortunately, you can do something about it. Freelancers and remote employees alike will discover what it takes to find the best paying jobs, stay competitive, and create long-term stability in an overcrowded global marketplace.

Written for the new freelancer or remote employee

The Work at Home Success Guide will show you how to skip as much of the struggle as possible and be more successful working on your own terms.

Whether you want to roam the world as a freelance digital nomad or just want to stay sane while working at home, this book gives you the tools you need to be successful."

Working Remotely: Secrets to Success for Employees on Distributed Teams

By Teresa Douglas, Holly Gordon & Mike Webber

"The world is now your office! You can work from home, from a coffee shop, or even from the gym—but how do you keep on task and stay motivated when you’re alone.In Working Remotely, authors Mike, Holly, and Teresa discuss how to ward off toxic levels of loneliness, how to get what you need from colleagues spread across the world, and how to network and grow in your career when you are sitting in an office of one, plus many other topics that will help you survive and thrive as a remote worker."

Remote Office: The Ultimate Guide to Working From Home

By Crystal Reynolds

"Have you ever wondered how people are working from home? How can you get this kind of gig?If you're sick of working at an office and ready to take the jump into having your own time and freedom, this book is your stepping stone.In this text you'll find out:- The best companies hiring work from home jobs- The best careers for working remotely- How to create your own job and start today- How to position yourself as an expert in your field"

The Art of Working Remotely: How to Thrive in a Distributed Workplace

By Scott Dawson

"People aren't typically taught how to thrive in a distributed workplace. Sure, they formally study to learn a specific occupation: design, marketing, sales, development, finance, law, or education. But can they perform that occupation at a high level when they're not physically with other people? Remote workers have to learn on their own. If you work from home, a coworking space, or coffee shop, this book is for you. The author's anecdotes about his 21-year remote work journey will inform and entertain you. Discover how to set up a quality workspace. Learn the behaviors and practices that contribute to remote worker success."

Work Together Anywhere: A Handbook on Working Remotely—Successfully—for Individuals, Teams, and Managers

By Lisette Sutherland

In today’s modern global economy, telecommuting is no longer a novelty. Companies and organizations everywhere are embracing the game-changing benefits of allowing employees to work outside the office, and the results are profound: managers benefit by saving money and resources and by having access to talent outside their zip codes, while employees enjoy greater job opportunities, productivity, independence, and satisfaction—in part from the time saved not commuting.

The reality is clear: working remotely can be a win-win for everyone.

But that win is only possible when companies have a plan for supporting efficiency and fostering streamlined, engaging teamwork, and when individuals are prepared to collaborate productively. In Work Together Anywhere, Lisette Sutherland, an international champion of virtual-team strategies, offers a full-service guide to thriving in the remote workplace. Sharing powerful advice gleaned from professional experience, extensive research, and interviews with workers and manager/owners around the world, Work Together Anywhere sets out a complete blueprint for optimizing team success, including:"

The Remote Revolution: How the Location-Independent Workforce Changes the Way We Hire, Connect, and Succeed

By John Elston

"Is it hard to recruit exceptional talent? Are you struggling to retain and inspire the employees you have? It’s time to rethink hiring practices and examine a revolution that allows professionals to live and work remotely around the world, trading cubicles for experiences that leave them stimulated as employees and as people. After living and working in the corporate world for more than thirty years and launching his own successful start-up in 2010, CEO John Elston decentralized his office. He set off on a journey that allowed him to work while living around the world.

Now he shares what he’s learned in The Remote Revolution and shows you how to work within this new paradigm. His real-life experiments as a location-independent professional prove that remotes can bridge work and life experiences to boost productivity, sales conversions, creativity, and more. Prepare to take yourself and your company to the next level. With The Remote Revolution, you can transform this impending movement into an amazing opportunity"

Goodbye Office: How to Make the Most out of Hiring and Working Remotely. Run your Business from Anywhere in the World!

By Eugene Mironichev, Olga Solomatina & Jennifer Sunseri

"This book is for both novice and veteran entrepreneurs interested in building a remote business and running it from anywhere in the world. You will learn how entrepreneurs operate their business remotely, how to build and manage a remote team, how to work with partners remotely, how to build your customer base and generate sales remotely, and more. The author analyzed more than 200 articles, studies, and books, and interviewed more than 20 entrepreneurs as well as representatives of major and niche freelance online marketplaces."