Remote working tips and advice
Tips and advice for working from home
Many organisations had to rethink their approach to remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic. As remote working and virtual teams become the norm, employers must maintain a level of connectivity with their remote workforce to ensure continued productivity and engagement.
On this page you’ll find some practical advice and guidance on how best to manage working from home.
Top tips for businesses on remote working
- Keep your workforce connected. It’s really important that we stay connected to our teams and colleagues on a regular basis. Video calls are a great way to do this using technology like Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Meet Up. Focus on building that sense of community, trust and, where possible, fun, and the rest will follow.
- Set a clear schedule. With new rules and regulations being announced frequently, it is important to keep a sense of normality for your employees during their work day. Encourage them to stick to their working hours and normal routine where possible, take regular breaks from their desk and step away from the screen during their lunch hour.
- Embrace the chaos. From children to mischievous pets, your employee’s work environment has gained more than a few disruptions and, more than likely, so have your conference calls. Our advice is to be flexible and understanding – accept that Barbie’s clothes need changing and the barking dog needs letting out. We are all in the same boat and need to be kind on ourselves!
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