Detailed remote work proposals can help convince your supervisor or employer to allow you totelecommute, at least part-time.
There aresome things you should knowbefore asking to work from home.
Remote Work Proposal Tips
Below are the questions you should answer in your remote work proposal.
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What’s Your Work Plan?
This is important because you want the proposal to be framed as a trial only.
You’re not suggesting an ultimatum or putting pressure on the company to make a decision right now.
They can gauge your performance while you work from home and see if it’ll ultimately be a benefit.
Here’s an example:
Are There Any Extenuating Circumstances?
Maybe you’re pregnant but you want to keep getting your work done while at home with your baby.
Another reason could be that it’s hard to deal with your co-workers.
How Will the Company Benefit?
If it doesn’t benefit them financially, it’s probably a no-go.
State everything you could think of for how telecommuting will benefit the business.
If your company already has a telecommuting policy, incorporate facts about it here.
How Will You Communicate With the Office?
Indicate whether your current schedule will stay the same or not and any effect it may have on workflow.
How Will Your Home Office Function?
Emphasize the ways in which it ensures privacy, allows freedom from diversions, and enhances focus.
This will help you explain how it all works.
What Will You Need From Us?
Do you need equipment and other resources from the company?
Outline your current setup and what the company might need to provide.
Mention anyhardwareorsoftwareneeded for your specific job duties.
VPNs and otherremote accesssoftware would be useful in this situation.
For example, you might mention emailing weekly status reports and maintaining availability through instant messaging.
