Teleworking: How not to lose control of your business
We are going through delicate moments, in a fight against an invisible enemy that has spread to the most diverse countries of the world. Many companies have been forced to restructure following the increase in cases of Covid-19 infections, putting their workers into telework.
However, in this time of uncertainty, it is essential to maintain the productivity of your team and avoid devastating results for your company. So in this article we will present 6 tips for your company to effectively manage telework and not lose productivity.
Easy a teleworking protocols meeting with your team
Organise a conversation to identify your teleworking organisational standards and protocols and reach a consensus on what “teleworking” specifically means for your company.
Building an environment of trust
Teleworking is an opportunity to promote trust between employees and management. Rigid supervision of employees’ daily activities hinders productivity and manifests an environment of mistrust. On the other hand, the metrics established and agreed upon for productivity guarantee the long-term success of the team during remote work.
Monitoring performance
It is not always easy to manage remote work, adopting the traditional methods of management carried out by companies: entry and exit times, pre-established breaks for lunch and rest, working hours, among others. Thus, the management of people in remote work must be fundamentally focused on the results obtained. It is necessary to establish goals and objectives, create measurable performance indicators and adapt as much as possible to this new condition.
Keep connected
Ensure that all team members know and know how to use the communication vehicles employed by the company. Teamwork, even teleworking, is essential for the success of the company, so it is important to maintain an acceptable response period, thus enhancing intercommunication.
Be transparent
Use shared calendars, instant messaging, email messages, a collaboration platform and other transparent communication vehicles to inform your team members about your work status.
Manage based on results
The activity of workers must not be confused with the results that these activities produce. Establish a clear definition of objectives and performance indicators and ensure rigorous monitoring of these indicators, together with the continuous training of teleworkers.
Now you know our tips for controlling your company in the current telework panorama, would you change something in your company or are you already implementing these suggestions?