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We are excited to launch the first volume of the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW). This will be an online publication offering peer-reviewed articles that represent the viewpoints and findings of remote and hybrird workers in a variety of fields. Our vision for the IJRW is to help professionals and leaders stay updated with the latest research, innovative ideas, and trends shaping the future of remote work.
All topics should relate to Productivity, Access, Communication, or Engagement in a Remote or Hybrid work environment. Below are a few ideas to get you started.
Productivity
Productivity & Performance
Research on factors influencing remote work productivity, methods to enhance performance, and innovative tools and technologies that measure or support remote work efficiency.
- How are remote work practices enhancing or hindering productivity in your organization?
- How has remote work affected your daily productivity?
- What habits have you developed to stay productive while working remotely?
Business Goals & Outcomes
Explore the effects of remote work on organizational culture, performance metrics, and long-term business goals and outcomes.
- What innovative strategies have you implemented to align remote work with business goals and outcomes?
- How do you see your work contributing to the overall goals of your team or company?
- What strategies have you noticed that help align your tasks with the company’s objectives?
Time Management
Examine time management practices for remote workers. Provide insights into scheduling remote teams across time zones.
- How do you manage time and scheduling in a remote or hybrid environment to maximize efficiency?
- How do you manage your time effectively when working from home?
- What tips can you share for balancing your work schedule with personal time in a remote setting?
Access
Analysis of current trends, emerging practices that showcase successful remote work implementations across various industries.
- What trends and practices are emerging in remote work that have caught your attention?
- What new trends in remote work have you found most helpful in your role?
- How have recent remote work practices influenced the way you approach your job?
Articles covering advancements in remote work technology, cybersecurity measures, or infrastructure considerations to support remote teams.
- How are you leveraging technology and infrastructure to support your remote workforce?
- Which technologies have made your remote work experience smoother?
- How do you use digital tools to stay connected and efficient in your job?
Insights into hardware or software needed to manage remote teams from an IT-centric viewpoint.
- What tools have proven essential in maintaining seamless remote operations at the organizational level?
- What are your go-to tools for staying organized and productive while working remotely?
- How do these tools help you collaborate with your team and manage your workload?
Communication
Team Communication
Articles and case studies focusing on effective leadership, communication, and collaboration in remote teams. Example topics could include virtual team dynamics, team-building strategies, best practices for remote team management, or something completely new!
- How do you manage remote teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration?
- How do you ensure that your communication with your colleagues is clear and effective?
- What challenges have you encountered with remote communication, and how have you addressed them?
Virtual Collaboration
Insights into virtual communication tools, techniques for effective online collaboration.
- What are the biggest communication challenges you’ve faced in remote settings, and how have you overcome them?
- What methods do you use to collaborate with your colleagues in a virtual environment?
- How do you maintain strong working relationships with team members you’ve never met in person?
Communication Challenges
Lessons learned or overcoming challenges related to remote communication.
- Remote Communication Challenges
Can you share successful strategies for fostering virtual collaboration in your organization? - What are some communication challenges you’ve faced while working remotely?
- How have you successfully adapted to these challenges to improve your work experience?
Engagement
Work-Life Balance
Exploration of work-life balance challenges faced by remote workers, strategies to maintain well-being, and initiatives by organizations to promote work-life balance in virtual work environments.
- How are you helping your remote team maintain a healthy work-life balance?
- How do you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life while working from home?
- What strategies have you found helpful in setting boundaries between work and leisure time?
Hiring and Talent Management
Research on recruiting, onboarding, and managing remote talent, including strategies to attract and retain top remote employees.
- What are your best practices for remote hiring and talent management?
- As someone new to remote work, what was your experience with the hiring process?
- How do you think remote work changes the way companies find and manage talent?
Culture & Motivation
Research on motivating remote employees, building engagement in virtual teams, and recognizing remote employees’ contributions.
Exploration of maintaining and nurturing a positive organizational culture in a remote work setting, including rituals and practices that promote a sense of belonging.
- How do you sustain engagement and nurture organizational culture in a dispersed work environment?
- How do you stay engaged and connected with your company’s culture while working remotely?
- How do you identify signs of burnout with your remote employees?
- What keeps you motivated while working remotely, especially during challenging times?
- How do you overcome feelings of isolation or burnout to stay driven in your remote role?
To submit your proposal to the International Journal of Remote Work (IJRW), fill out the form below. There is no fee for authors to publish in the journal. If your proposal is selected, we will contact you with details on how to submit your full paper for peer review and potential publication.
Next Steps
If your proposal is accepted for consideration by the IJRW, you will receive a notification via the email address you provided. You will be guided through the next steps on how to prepare and submit your full manuscript for peer review.
