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The “new normal” of #RemoteWork
This content was written
exclusively for by Paul Estes, Editor-in-Chief of Staffing.com
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We are approaching a time where over 50% of Americans are teleworking.
Our new normal
And now, with social
distancing and self-quarantine
the new norm
Major companies like Apple and Google made headlines when they began restricting employee travel and asking employees to work from home.
Making a successful transition requires a complete rewiring
of how we think about work.
due to COVID-19,
companies around the world are having to rapidly rethink their approach to work.
Trust
Leaders have to trust that their employees are continuing to do their jobs, and employees have to know that leadership trusts them to be accountable.
Trust
1x1
Tactics
Stay curious
Set expectations
There are proven tactics for increasing the level of trust between managers and their employees. Harvard Business Review offers these suggestions:
Be
transparent
Let go
Tactics
Relinquish
control
Relinquish control
As discussed in Inc, remote work requires letting go of control. A lack of trust says more about you as a leader than it does about the capabilities of your team.
Tech logistics
There is a logistical side to this transition.
Tech logistics
Real-time communication
Companies need to be using either Slack or Teams to foster faster, more effective communication.
Video conferencing
Zoom should be used for video meetings of all types: check-ins, client calls, or just a virtual happy hour.
Video conferencing
Products like Prezi Video work with Zoom and can help maintain the human connection when you present.
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Video conferencing tips
Avoid sitting with the window behind you, which causes you to look like a silhouette.
Tips
Invest in a good microphone or headset.
Find a quiet place with a neutral background and good lighting.
Be mentally prepared
Be mentally prepared
Remote work requires a change in how we work.
Shower, get dressed, and find a quiet, dedicated space to work.
Keep your routines
Don’t just roll over in bed and grab your laptop.
Keep your routines
Create structure
Friday
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
8.00
9.00
10.00
Create structure
11.00
Schedule breaks.
Find something that can help you mentally disconnect.
Mark a beginning and end to your day.
12.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
Meetings
Friday
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Daily check-ins are important, but remote work allows us to replace certain meetings with an email or Slack message.
If you must call a virtual meeting
Be sure it starts on time,
has an agenda.
includes only the necessary parties.
Meetings
With trust, the proper training, and the right mindset, companies of all shapes and sizes can come out stronger on the other side.
COVID-19
The evidence is overwhelming
COVID-19
Remote workers are happier and more productive.
It’s an opportunity to reskill and upskill the workforce as we get ready to embrace the new normal, whatever that may look like.