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Work from home: understanding developments in remote working

Telecommuting, or work from home, has become the norm in many companies. It's popular for its flexibility, but requires good organization, specific skills and a clear professional framework. Here's everything you need to know to prepare for it.

At Crews, training is entirely online and live, with 1 week of classes per month, a pace designed to promote autonomy, personal balance and flexibility.

Work from home: an increasingly widespread practice

According to INSEE, almost 40% of French employees will have teleworked at least partially by 2023. In the digital sector, this figure exceeds 70%. The spread of teleworking is prompting companies to rethink their organization, and employees to increase their autonomy.

The professions that best lend themselves to Work From Home are digital marketing, design, no-code development, communications and project management - all skills taught at Crews.

Work from home: what skills are needed today?

The ability to work independently from home

Telecommuting requires a strong ability to organize without direct supervision. You need to be able to plan your tasks, meet deadlines and maintain clear communication with your team. Rigor is essential. One of the challenges of teleworking is the ability to self-organize. In Synchronous Online , Crews learners learn how to manage their schedules, express themselves clearly in video and meet deadlines, just as they would in a remote working environment.

Mastering collaborative and digital tools

From CRM to Trello, Slack to Notion, digital tools are the foundation of remote working. A course such as Community Manager or Social Ads includes the daily use of these tools.

The real advantages of Work from home for professionals

Teleworking is often perceived as a luxury, but its benefits are real and manifold:

  • Time savings: on average, a teleworker saves 1h15 commuting time per day (source: DARES).
  • Quality of life: 84% of remote employees say they are better able to balance their personal/professional life
  • Productivity: according to a Stanford study, teleworking employees are on average 13% more productive
  • Reduced costs: less money spent on transport, meals and clothing
  • Geographical flexibility: some even opt for a nomadic lifestyle

At Crews, the rhythm of 1 week of classes and 3 weeks of free time (or on-the-job training for those on work-study programs) means that you can experience the benefits of work from home while training for compatible professions.

The challenges of Work from home

More freedom, but also more responsibility

Adopting a work-from-home approach has a number of advantages: it eliminates commuting time, gives you the comfort of your own space and gives you great flexibility in organizing your day. However, it also raises a number of important challenges. Without a clearly defined framework, it's easy to see the boundaries between professional and personal life blurring, which can lead to work overload. Working from home can also lead to feelings of social isolation, especially in the absence of regular interaction with colleagues. To maintain a good balance, it's essential to set clear limits, structure your day and, if necessary, alternate with days in a coworking space, with relatives or in other stimulating environments to break the solitude.

At Crews, we train our students in synchronous Online mode, to give them this flexibility right from the start, but also to enable them to acquire the skills of working remotely and rigorously from home. We also organize seminars during the course of the academic year, so that the different classes can get to know each other and forge links.

A gradual adaptation to be built

To make a successful transition to work from home, it's essential to train progressively, in a suitable environment. The ideal way to start is with a flexible training program that gives you time to get to grips with the demands of working remotely. At Crews, the one-week-a-month format allows students to experiment smoothly with this new organization. This flexible model encourages autonomy and self-paced learning, while preparing students for work-from-home professions such as digital, marketing ande-commerce.

Work from home: 5 tips to make the most of working remotely

  • Structure your day as you would at the office: creating a fixed routine, with regular hours, helps you to keep a good rhythm and avoid excesses.
  • Clearly separating work and personal life: working in a dedicated space (even a small one) and setting limits with family and friends is fundamental to maintaining balance.
  • Take breaks: without transport, we sometimes forget to take breaks. It's essential to get some fresh air for 10 minutes every 2 hours.
  • Maintain social links: informal visios, remote lunches or occasional coworking avoid isolation.
  • Continuous training: the remote sector demands up-to-date skills to stay competitive. The Crews model makes it possible to do this while working.

Work from home: what careers are open to distance-learning profiles?

Digital professions are the most sought-after for teleworking. These include:

  • Community manager for remote brands
  • Social Ads strategy consultant or freelancer
  • Full remote digital project manager
  • Content creator or no-code product builder

All these professions can be prepared for through Crews' professional training courses, which are both financeable and adapted to independent living.


Working from home: a structured and instructive project

Work from home is more than just a trend: it's a new standard in many digital professions. It offers great opportunities if you're well trained, structured and motivated. At Crews, we support people who want to work differently, from anywhere.

FAQ - Work from home

What are the three types of teleworking?

There are three types of telecommuting: Regular (provided for by contract or rider, often weekly), Occasional (one-off, with the employer's agreement) and Exceptional (imposed in specific cases, such as during a health crisis). Each form has its own rules, but is governed by the French Labor Code.

What are the rules for employees working from home?

Teleworking employees must have the agreement of their employer (except in exceptional circumstances), respect their normal working hours, benefit from the right to disconnect and work under conditions equivalent to those in In-person. The employer remains responsible for their health and safety.

Is it legal to work remotely in France?

Yes, telecommuting is legal in France if it is voluntary and accepted by both employer and employee, formulated in writing (agreement, charter or email) and compatible with the position held. The French Labor Code governs its implementation.

Can you learn to work remotely?

Yes, Crews offers training that develops autonomy, rigor and professional tools through synchronous Online training.

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