Want to Get More Done in Your Remote Workday? Slow Down and Talk to People

To better control your schedule, first make room for your colleagues.

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Remote work means never again listening to your colleague’s loud phone calls. But if you think remote work means putting your head down and letting your results speak for themselves, think again. The maximally productive worker balances focus time with people time. This article will show you to build that balance into your day.

But first, let’s discuss why taking time to talk to people via video call makes you a faster worker.

Talking to People Saves Time

According to an article by Kristin Byron, assistant professor at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, people “often read emails as more emotionally negative or neutral than intended.” Humans interpret tone more accurately in a face to face or phone conversation.

It’s more work to talk to people face to face. For some, finding a meeting slot across time zones and work schedules is a real challenge. For others, interacting with people drains their personal energy. You may get enough personal interaction in your daily life and have no desire to connect with coworkers. However, meeting face to face leads to more…