3 Simple Rules to Manage Remote Work Effectively
Summary
But many managers believe the opposite, which leads them to treat all employees with an air of suspicion — figuring those who don’t deserve it will never take offense and that those who do will notice and improve. However, it’s very difficult to maintain that same level of connectedness in a remote work environment — leaving managers anxious over how time is being spent and compelling staff to continually prove their productivity. More specifically, managers should try to keep all communication focused around the outcomes employees are trying to achieve and any impediments standing in the way — discouraging “in the weeds” conversations that serve little purpose other than to demonstrate work is being done. As organizations continue building and refining remote work programs to navigate the “new normal,” the importance of IT cost efficiency is greater than ever. IT leaders hold a big responsibility to create the best remote work experience possible while also using the fewest resources possible, but that’s a tall order without actionable transparency into technology costs, what’s driving them, and the value they deliver.