Discuss remote work with your employer (PDF)

Download the guide and learn how to discuss remote or hybrid work with your employer in a clear, structured and professional way, which is based on trust, performance and mutual benefit.

The world of work is evolving rapidly. More professionals are seeking greater autonomy and balance, while organisations focus on trust, performance and results. This shift requires a different kind of conversation. In this free guide, you will learn how to approach that conversation with your manager—well-prepared, professional and without unnecessary friction.

You will learn how to link your need for flexibility to organisational goals, so the conversation moves beyond “asking for time off” and focuses on performance, trust and mutual benefit. Using psychologically grounded strategies, you will discover how to demonstrate your productivity, align expectations and create a sustainable hybrid or remote work setup.

Based on Workfutura’s frameworks for behaviour change and remote transformation, this guide helps you translate your situation into a strong, well-supported case. Drawing on insights from change management and behavioural science, it provides practical guidance on how to demonstrate your remote suitability, develop relevant skills and discuss how your employer can support that development.

Authors:

Dr. Jean-Malik Dumas

Drs. Tim Mijzen

Drs. Pia van Veggel

Free

Start preparing your conversation about flexible work today.

Practical conversation scripts

Based on behavioural science

From plan to practice

For anyone who wants to make flexible work negotiable

What professionals experience after applying this guide

More professionals are using this approach to structure their work more flexibly—without friction, uncertainty or misalignment. The guide combines psychological insight with practical conversation frameworks, enabling you to communicate your needs clearly, confidently and professionally.

It also includes actionable tips and templates to turn agreements into concrete, measurable outcomes—aligned with trust, performance and mutual benefit.

Confidence in conversations with your employer 86% higher

Clarity on expectations 79% higher

Successful agreements with your employer 72% higher

Likelihood of success 350% higher

Why choose Workfutura? Because experience and science together create real impact.

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