{"id":1864,"date":"2020-03-17T11:24:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T11:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insideoutnetworking.org\/?p=1864"},"modified":"2020-09-16T07:08:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T07:08:57","slug":"4-ways-to-make-remote-work-productive-during-a-global-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insideoutnetworking.com\/4-ways-to-make-remote-work-productive-during-a-global-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Make Remote Work Productive During a Global Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As COVID-19 spreads, many schools and businesses are transitioning to &#8220;remote work&#8221; situations to avoid large gatherings of people. Some big businesses, like&nbsp;<em>Fortune&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/google-recommends-emea-employees-work-home-coronavirus-2020-3 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Google<\/em><\/a>, are closing offices to protect their employees and slow down the virus\u2019s spread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re facing a potential work-from-home period, and your business isn\u2019t used to functioning outside of the office, you\u2019re probably concerned about productivity levels. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make remote work productive, regardless of your industry or brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for preparing for a quick transition to a remote office setup. When followed correctly, these tips have the power to keep your business afloat, even during a health crisis like COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;1.&nbsp; Invest in the Right Equipment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most obvious concern held by many companies is that their employees won\u2019t be able to accurately perform their jobs from a remote location. This can be a serious concern for businesses that require people to use specific tools such as high-level headsets, call software, or industry-specific tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid a big dip in productivity, think about the tools each of your employees will need to effectively perform their jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Can you provide them with accessories that they can use from home?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do you have a surplus of laptops, keyboards, and other tools that you can lend out for the time being?&nbsp;<\/li><li>If you don\u2019t have a surplus or mobile equipment, can you acquire it quickly?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in the right equipment is the key to being prepared for an immediate work-from-home situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking beyond the pandemic, the general trend is that more and more people are&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.fundera.com\/resources\/working-from-home-statistics target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working from home<\/a>. You are wise to supply your workforce with the provisions that will allow them to do their jobs correctly from any location \u2013 regardless of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp; Use Top Collaboration Tools&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in an environment that\u2019s typically very social, with lots of in-person discussions and company-wide meetings, a shift to a remote office setup can be stressful. Collaboration cannot suffer, but the ability to communicate will need to shift.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to keep communication high is to invest in remote collaboration tools to facilitate group discussions, task management, and online meetings (via text, calls, video chat, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/tw-inlineimages\/415641\/0\/0\/469fa7d501199154fb9ac69ce9500a73.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source:&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.techuz.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools-to-effectively-manage-a-remote-team\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Techuz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/trello.com\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=http:\/\/slack.com\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack<\/a>&nbsp;and other popular project management programs, there is a plethora of online services that facilitate excellent engagement and communication from wherever your team is working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenging part is training your team to adopt a new remote work system on the fly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, many of these collaborative apps come with download instructions and helpful tutorials \u2013 not to mention they are very user-friendly. Consider hosting a tutorial day beforehand to alleviate any employee stress about using the new platform on their own from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp; Prepare for a Culture Shift&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest risks to your productivity actually comes from your employees\u2019 mindset. Once they\u2019re at home, working from a totally different environment with less visible leadership and fewer coworkers, things will change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask yourself:&nbsp;<strong>how can you keep your in-office culture alive outside of the office?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the cultural elements in your office that boost productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is it&#8217;s a positive attitude amongst the leadership team?&nbsp;<\/li><li>A focus on clear responsibilities and roles?&nbsp;<\/li><li>The emphasis on brainstorming?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive work culture has been linked repeatedly to&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/builtin.com\/company-culture\/company-culture-statistics target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improved employee engagement<\/a>, as well as increased productivity. Now\u2019s not the time to let that culture die as panic, uncertainty, and change sweep our workforces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to keep these themes alive as much as possible, even though everyone is working from a different space. Losing your culture can cause a dramatic dip in employee productivity and make it difficult to produce the same quality of product\/service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.&nbsp; Consider Adding More Flexible Policies Permanently&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses are now scrambling to implement work-from-home policies and bandaids to keep their employees healthy. But unfortunately, many companies are forced to start from scratch when it comes to remote work standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things easier on your company in the future, consider adding more flexible remote work policies as a permanent solution. Not only will this prove as an advantage when it comes to hiring new candidates who want more flexibility, but it will also prevent you from panicking when a natural disaster like the coronavirus attacks again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/tw-inlineimages\/415641\/0\/0\/46a19f0eeaeae69148a42e52043dae21.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source:&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/ target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flex Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous to the spread of COVID-19, remote work was already growing dramatically. It\u2019s increased&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/remote-work-statistics\/ target=\"_blank\">by 91 percent<\/a>&nbsp;over 10 years &#8211; and we will continue to see more employees seek out flexible work environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not make things easier on yourself now and prepare for this growing transition, as well as potential health emergencies like todays?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-conclusion\">In Conclusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the coronavirus continues to spread and more companies transition to different work situations to alleviate the risk of contagion, it\u2019s time for you to consider how your company will stay productive in a work-from-home situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, focus on equipping your team with the right tools to survive in an out-of-office environment. 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