With remote workers, you have a lot more questions to consider on a daily basis, especially in the realms of productivity and security. If you’re not careful, you could put your business at risk. Here’s how you can face these challenges head-on and ensure your organization doesn’t suffer any negative side effects of remote work.
Since your team can get work done from anywhere, some of your typical workplace disruptions won’t impact them as much as they otherwise might.
For example, bad weather and sick kids might otherwise keep someone out of work, but with remote opportunities, these employees can stay productive even if they are out of the office. Let’s say one of your workers has a kid with a 24-hour bug, and they can’t find any last-minute childcare. The possibility for remote work means they can get work done, even if they can’t make it to the office for whatever reason.
And let’s be real; whatever caused that 24-hour bug can stay at home, too—it doesn’t serve anyone to spread germs around the office needlessly, as multiple sick employees actually sinks productivity.
Remote work can be a great way to help your business offer benefits to employees and be more productive, but it comes with a cost:
This uncertainty can make a bad implementation of remote work a catastrophe waiting to happen.
If you want to make remote work work for your business, we recommend using the following technology solutions:
For guidance on how to implement these solutions, call TaylorWorks at 407-478-6600 today.
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