Review of They Don't Have to See You

[Jeremie Mondejar]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "They Don't Have to See You" by Hollis Avery.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Which one do you prefer, working in the office or working at home? Both types of working strategies have pros and cons, so don't just sit and think because Hollis Avery's book, They Don't Have to See You: Be a Better Remote Manager and Build Trust with Your Employee, is the perfect guide for your confusion. From an old technique like using a fax machine to a computer or smartphone, it makes working easy and less hassle. It saves time. This is a guidebook particularly for employers and business managers, or the so-called "modern managers." This book is ideal for remote working setups, but some of the strategies aren't limited to this type of work.

A business that doesn't embrace innovation seems to be left behind because we are now in the digital era, which is known as the "world work transition." Hollis Avery explains the three types of work and their pros and cons, with a great emphasis on working remotely. The remote working setups are labeled "full time," "hybrid," and "freelancer." He explains the culture, the foundation, the policies, and the communication process.

There are many things to appreciate in this book, but I will tell you two things only. The first one I like is the good transition of the topic. It has a chapter introduction and a chapter summary of the topic. The second thing is about the tips on how to hire the right people remotely, like an action plan, personal interaction through virtual communication, where to recruit, how to do it, and what platforms to use. On the other hand, the flow of the book is quite serious and doesn't include any workshops for the readers as a way of noting the insights or ideas.

I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it is very excellent without any errors. The book isn't long, and I can testify that it is exceptionally well edited. Furthermore, the virtual setups are well introduced using different kinds of online tools like Google Hangouts, Slack, or Zoom. Moreover, how to combat burnout that may result in mental illness is being tackled, which is the most important thing in handling this type of working style. The fun side I notice is the virtual ways of "team building" and the virtual meeting etiquette. Lastly, the tips on achieving the virtual task are very creative and will result in building trust and "mindful resilience."

The book has a specific audience, which is the manager and the CEO. Those who are still confused about the principle of the remote working setup will learn the basics like distributing the work schedules and the tech support process at home. I will also recommend this book to someone who is planning a business online. Anyone else who enjoys reading business strategies will appreciate reading this book.

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[Jennifer Coxon]

Thanks for a great review. This sounds like a useful book for me as I have been struggling on how to remotely manage new staff while both of us are working from home. Definitely one for the bookshelf.

[Sethuratna]

I enjoyed reading your review. Your thoughts are clear and concise. It reflects in your review. I too like a book which has a good introduction in the beginning and a summary at the end. Good job.

[Emily Meadows]

Such a relevant topic these days! Thanks for the review.

[FunkyFlowerLady]

Amazing review! You've perfectly summed up the gist of the book in your review.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I prefer working at home. This is a nice book. The content of this book looks like the one I'm looking for. I would love to read it. Great review jeminah.