Review of Working from Home Making it Work for You
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Review of Working from Home Making it Work for You
[Following is a volunteer review of "Working from Home Making it Work for You" by Thomas Engbt.]
In Working from Home Making it Work for You by Thomas Engblom, the author shares his experience with remote work. Before the breakout of the pandemic, Engblom had a relatively globetrotting job, but like millions of other people, he had to transfer to the home office. Conversations that he has had with his colleagues and friends led him to write about this experience and produce the book.
The book takes the history of what is today known as remote work from the days of the hunters and gatherers to the period that has been significantly influenced by the coronavirus. Engblom further posits that they hold the opinion that remote working is not a new phenomenon but rather one that has been around for centuries. It has become the norm, he says, although the COVID-19 outbreak only made it more prevalent. The book reviews the advantages and disadvantages of home-based employment and provides guidelines about how to pursue a successful and satisfying home-based job.
In my assessment, I would describe this book as an informative and rather extensive source on remote work. In this sense, the book does a fantastic job of mapping the generative process of work from a distance, pinpointing the historical aspect, which brings depth to the reader. I especially liked the detailed explanation of the advantages that many people can hear, for example, reduction of costs, more free time, and productivity enhancement. The recommendations for organizing an efficient home office, along with tips and tricks on how to structure the time to be as fruitful as possible, are simply priceless. Although the book provides solutions for working from home, it does not ignore all the disadvantages associated with remote work, including isolation and difficulties in concentrating because of household tasks. The stories and actual experience of Engblom also contribute to its practical view, which makes the story interesting.
I am unable to identify any errors or something that I could say I disliked about this book. The editing of the book is exceptional. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is quite detailed, beginning with history and ending with tips for remote workers. In general, the book is very informative, interest is provided, and it fills readers with useful tips on how remote work can be controlled. I suggest this book to the audience concerned by the genre of professional development, particularly for those who work remotely or plan to do so.
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Working from Home Making it Work for You
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In Working from Home Making it Work for You by Thomas Engblom, the author shares his experience with remote work. Before the breakout of the pandemic, Engblom had a relatively globetrotting job, but like millions of other people, he had to transfer to the home office. Conversations that he has had with his colleagues and friends led him to write about this experience and produce the book.
The book takes the history of what is today known as remote work from the days of the hunters and gatherers to the period that has been significantly influenced by the coronavirus. Engblom further posits that they hold the opinion that remote working is not a new phenomenon but rather one that has been around for centuries. It has become the norm, he says, although the COVID-19 outbreak only made it more prevalent. The book reviews the advantages and disadvantages of home-based employment and provides guidelines about how to pursue a successful and satisfying home-based job.
In my assessment, I would describe this book as an informative and rather extensive source on remote work. In this sense, the book does a fantastic job of mapping the generative process of work from a distance, pinpointing the historical aspect, which brings depth to the reader. I especially liked the detailed explanation of the advantages that many people can hear, for example, reduction of costs, more free time, and productivity enhancement. The recommendations for organizing an efficient home office, along with tips and tricks on how to structure the time to be as fruitful as possible, are simply priceless. Although the book provides solutions for working from home, it does not ignore all the disadvantages associated with remote work, including isolation and difficulties in concentrating because of household tasks. The stories and actual experience of Engblom also contribute to its practical view, which makes the story interesting.
I am unable to identify any errors or something that I could say I disliked about this book. The editing of the book is exceptional. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is quite detailed, beginning with history and ending with tips for remote workers. In general, the book is very informative, interest is provided, and it fills readers with useful tips on how remote work can be controlled. I suggest this book to the audience concerned by the genre of professional development, particularly for those who work remotely or plan to do so.
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Working from Home Making it Work for You
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