An initiative designed to help the millions of professionals grappling with the new life of remote work after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our Story
What Works Next’s purpose is to help as a compass and catalyst to all remote workers, who, despite the adoption of remote work, feel frustrated and burned out, and fundamentally disillusioned with the status quo of: “Why doesn’t this work for me?”.
Ever since post-COVID, with all the changes, ‘work’ has changed; many of us, however, have simply not had the time or opportunity to change – and this is exactly the gap we aim to bridge by crafting a roadmap for professionals.
Having worked remotely for several years, it has also become quite clear how easy it is to “burn out,” or become overwhelmed by so-called ‘productivity’ systems, tools, and overhyped promises; that is the sad, but a reality. Thus, the need for What Works Next: to cut through the noise and offer strategies that are tested and experienced by real individuals, and designed to work.
Our mission is straight from our name: we are all about finding out what works next for remote professionals wherever in the world they are and whatever they do – after all, we have to share this planet and help each other with all sorts of things all the time.
The Team
WhatWorksNext was born out of a shared vision for transformation. Our team of strategists, creators, and problem-solvers came together with one shared belief: The future belongs to those who adapt, innovate, and experiment.
Every insight and resource here reflects not just an individual perspective but the collective experience of a team passionate about what truly works next.
Who is it for?
1. Remote Professionals & Digital Workers
Whether you’re a full-time remote employee, a hybrid team member, or a freelancer working from home, What Works Next offers strategies, tools, and practical ideas to help you stay productive, focused, and balanced
2. Creatives, Techies & Knowledge Workers
Designers, developers, marketers, writers, analysts, consultants – if your work happens mostly behind a screen, we provide insights to optimize your home office setup, optimize performance, minimize burnout, and improve deep work sessions.
3. Leaders, Managers & Entrepreneurs
Running a remote team or growing a distributed business? We explore what’s working globally (from asynchronous tools to mental health practices) to help you build smarter, lead better, and scale sustainably.
What We Cover
- Productivity: Simple, often overlooked ways to stay productive while working from home or remotely.
- Trends: The latest tools, gadgets, and strategies shaping the global remote work culture.
- Challenges: Practical solutions for the everyday struggles of remote work – from focus issues to loneliness.
- Balance: How to set healthy boundaries and avoid blurring the lines between work and life.
- Workspace: Smart ideas for designing a space that inspires focus, clarity, comfort, and creativity.
- Tutorials: Actionable guides and hacks for managing your remote workspace like the boss you are.
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