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Extroverts excel at working from home, research says

Written by: Daryl James

Article Overview: Working from home or in a freelance career is an attractive prospect for many employees – but is this arrangement suited for everyone? An article in Business Week explores the personality traits that successful home-based workers typically possess.

Extroverts excel at working from home, research says

Working from home or in a freelance career is an attractive prospect for many employees – but is this arrangement suited for everyone?

An article in Business Week explores the personality traits that successful home-based workers typically possess.

Research conducted by Pearn Kandola for Cisco found that people who were more outgoing, social and proactive were best suited to remote working arrangements.

The researchers speculate that this is because these individuals naturally understand how to stay connected to colleagues in other locations – and therefore are able to avoid isolation, miscommunication and other potential hazards of working at home.

Furthermore, Business Week reports that the study found a higher level of organization among people who did not work out of an office.

"Mobile workers are far more organized, personally, than their office-bound counterparts," Stuart Duff of Pearn Kandola told the news provider. "They have to be on top of their game the whole time."

The findings suggest that freelance workers who want to excel at maintaining strong relationships with their clients should prioritize communication. Experts stress the importance of returning emails within 24 hours and being proactive about questioning ambiguities about a job.

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