Remote work is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s workforce. It allows employees to choose their hours, which can be a huge benefit for people with families and/or other responsibilities. But remote work also presents challenges that must be overcome if your business is going to thrive. Here are five tips for making your company great at remote work:
Task software
Task software is the backbone of any remote team. It allows you to assign tasks, track progress and supply feedback. As a remote team, it’s important that your task software is more than just a way to track the work being done by your employees. You’ll want a tool that makes it easy for people in different locations to communicate effectively while keeping their autonomy as individuals.
Task management tools have come a long way since their humble beginnings as simple checklists-turned-spreadsheets. Today’s best task managers are designed specifically for small businesses with remote teams – they allow employees from around the world (or across town!) to collaborate on projects in real time without leaving their desktops behind!
Implement company culture
“Company culture” is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot, but it actually means something important. It’s the way your company runs, who you hire and why, how people communicate with each other (and with clients), who decides policy and direction—all the things that make up what makes your company what it is.
Efficient communication
The first step toward creating a successful remote work culture is training all employees on how to communicate effectively through various technologies (like Microsoft Teams or Zoom), whether in person or over video calls. You can also train them on technology they may not already use while they’re at home: for example, if your company uses a software for project management but not everyone has access on their personal phones yet; make sure everyone knows how to log into it even without an internet connection before sending them off into their own world!
Make sure that each employee has their own computer/laptop with all necessary software installed so they can get started right away when they come into the office for training and orientation sessions on how everything works together. Make sure these computers are set up with privacy filters so no one else can see what the employees are doing!
By implementing the strategies outlined above and starting with just one or two at first, you will soon see how much easier it is for employees to be productive without being physically present at the office.
