• Challenges —Decreases direct control of staff members (not knowing what they are doing at every moment) and thus requires trusting them to work productively.


—Requires concerted efforts to stay connected to those employees working remotely.


—Requires providing district technology for staff members to use at home.


—Necessitates adapting to a different way of leading and supervising remote employees.


—Requires strategies to keep employees motivated and connected.


• Benefits —Requires less office space. —Can be easier to recruit talent (location is not a barrier).


—Could improve employee retention. —May improve employee productivity and reduce absenteeism.


—Eliminates the cost of commuting. —Offers employees more flexibility to create a work–life balance.


—Can help employees decrease distractions (think cubicle environment).


Moving Forward


As you take a moment to reflect on your experiences with working remotely, use your district-specific take- aways as your launching point. It is possible to create your own plan and be successful. Your experiences, com- bined with these tips, should give you a starting point to explore remote work possibilities within your district.


Stephanie Weese is assistant superintendent for administra- tive services for Livingston Educational Service Agency in Howell, Michigan. Email: stephanieweese@livingstonesa.org


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