How to Ask to Work From Home (With Exact Scripts & Email Templates to Aid Your Negotiation)
Follow these 9 steps to secure a remote work arrangement even in the most skeptical of organizations
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Working from home is only one benefit of remote work. Read our online handbook, The Future of Work: The Guide to Remote Work, to learn how technology is enabling people to do their best work from anywhere in the world.
1. Research the landscape in your industry and organization
2. Emphasize the benefits to your organization
3. Create a clear and specific remote work plan
What to include in your remote work plan:
4. Time your request carefully
5. Ask in-person, not via email
6. Come prepared to lead the meeting
Responses to common objections
7. Expect some discomfort, but don’t be dissuaded
8. Build immediate trust during your trial period
9. If you’re turned down, be prepared to walk away
Elaine Meyer
Elaine is a writer, editor, and content strategist who is interested in tech, health, and the future of work.
