When a crisis hits, the instinct is to tighten control. Call more meetings. Demand faster replies. Require real time updates. We assume that in high pressure moments, ROWE - Results Only Work Environment - must pause. That we need to “go back to normal” to get things...

Performance reviews often feel like a ritual. A checklist. A formality. A moment to justify your time. But in a ROWE environment, they become something else. They shift from a snapshot of activity to a real conversation about impact. No more “You were online a lot.”...

Starting a new job is hard. Even in the best conditions, there’s a flood of names, systems, expectations, and unspoken rules. Now imagine starting in a ROWE environment. No set hours. No required meetings. No one watching to see if you’re online. For many, that...

Change is hard. And for non-profit boards, it can feel especially risky. When you’re stewarding mission, budget, and public trust, the idea of letting go of control can sound like a threat. So, when a leader proposes ROWE — a Results Only Work Environment — the...

The most common question we hear from leaders considering ROWE is simple: “How do I know people are working?” It’s not about control. It’s about care. They want to know their team is engaged. That work is moving. That trust isn’t being misplaced. But in a ROWE model,...

Workplace tension often gets labelled as a “generational issue.” Boomers don’t get Gen Z. Millennials think Gen X is too rigid. Younger staff say older leaders value face time over results. Older staff say younger workers lack discipline. But what if the real issue...

  Thriving Through Challenges: A Non-Profit's Guide to Embracing ROWE - Podcast Transcript I’m Barbara Best and this is Humans Working Remotely. Across every sector, the workplace is evolving. Remote teams, automation, and the gig economy are changing how...

Empowering Non-Profits with ROWE - Podcast Transcript I’m Barbara Best and this is Humans Working Remotely. Across every sector, the workplace is evolving. Remote teams, automation, and the gig economy are changing how organizations operate and how people expect to...

Caregivers keep the world running. They get the kids to school, pack lunches, manage appointments, answer late night calls, and show up at work, often on fumes. In nonprofits, many caregivers are also deeply committed to their mission. They show up early, stay late,...

In most non-profits, performance is measured by presence, activity, and output. Who responded fastest? Who attended every meeting? Who sent the most emails? But in a ROWE model, those metrics miss the point. ROWE stands for Results Only Work Environment. That means...