Remote working became the catch phrase of 2020, but for many organisations it was a big shift, and it happened quickly. Now research suggests that the number of people working remotely permanently, even after the pandemic has been dealt with, will
more than double. If you want to make the most of remote working, you’ll need to do more than provide your staff with a laptop and webcam. RelianceCommunications has a long heritage in turning a remote workforce into a point of competitive differentiation. We’re here to help you, so drop us a line and start discussing what is next for your teams.
Why allow people to work remotely? Without the need to travel to an office, workers have more time available to them. This can better their work-life balance, and that actually boosts productivity – studies show that people that work remotely end up spending a couple more hours per week working. When there isn’t that commute to worry about people tend to log on earlier and log off later, and while they might travel to a family event during the week, they’ll also work into their evenings and weekends. Happier remote employees also take fewer sick days and companies deal with less turnover as well. Businesses also benefit because they canr educe office sizes and access regional and overseas talent more easily when people don’t need to be in the office to work. However, it’s important to note that social isolation can become an issue for those used to working in an office, so be sure to offer emotional support and to check in with employees during these difficult times.This challenge can also be managed through the use of robust unified communications tools that help people stay in touch all-day long. Get in touch with us to learn more.
How to achieve remote working Making the most of remote working means investing in technology. You need the right infrastructure, and a clear workflow pipeline.Many organisations use unified communication tools like Slack and MicrosoftTeams for this, combined with productivity and workflow management sites like Trello and Asana. Once the technology is in place, managers need to find a new balance in checking in with employees, be it one-on-one messages or daily calls to see how work is going. Constant, open communication is the key, so making regular use of video is also a good idea as it feels more personal than written or audio conversations. Most importantly, finding what works is key. There are many different solutions, so finding what will cut through the noise to deliver what your own organisation needs can be a challenge. That’s where a vendor agnostic partner like Reliance Communications comes in. We deliver solutions that enable the most productive, efficient remote working environment that benefits your business. For more information on our solutions, contact us on
1300 656 911.
