How To Keep Your Remote Employees Working

Posted By Go2IT Group
February 04, 2021 Category: Work From Home, Microsoft 365, VPN

  With the world discovering alternative ways to work without human contact, the work from home force is getting a facelift. Companies must cope with most non-essential workers completing their work at home. Amidst a pandemic, could your productivity working from home actually be better?   A recent survey by Mercer, a human resources and workplace benefits firm, showed 94 percent of 800 employers indicated productivity was the same or higher with their employees working remotely. Employees report feeling more productive. So how can you ensure your employees have the tools they need to complete their daily tasks?   Here are six ways you can keep your team productive while they are working from home or in the field   Equip your team with tech and productivity tools Establish daily check-ins Encourage dedicated workspaces Provide emotional and steady support Dress for success- even if at home Don't forget about non-work interactions and team building   When working remotely, employees can use tools, such as Office 365, to keep track of their time throughout the workday and to keep a detailed record of what they do throughout the day. Employees should also be overly communicative of their availability with their co-workers by letting them know their plans. Office 365 is a great platform for remote working. Stay in contact with all of your team members by using Microsoft Teams. Teams allows you to not only chat, but video conference, sha