If you are reading this article then you’re probably either already working remotely to some extent or you wish to start doing that. Regardless of which group you are in, you will find here our objective opinion on remote working including opinions, examples which worked (or not) for us as well as various of materials, […]
Remote enabled companies can definitely benefit from it, however, in order to do it properly they have to face some challenges which come along with remote work. Challenge #1 – Communication In many cases (but definitely not all of them) it’s simply easier to approach someone sitting in the office next to you and ask/explain […]
Remote work is a buzzword – everyone talks about that. However, it can have many flavours. This flavours may vary depending on who can work remotely, how often, whether it’s optional or mandatory, whether remote workers share the same time zone etc. There are few basic organizational models: Model #1 – No remote work allowed […]
As long as you work in the office you can manage your tasks using post-it notes, mails, or even a sheet of paper / notebook. However when it comes to remote work you have to use a common tool which will let you and your team see what you are working on. In order to […]
Once upon a time, all of your documents were sitting in a filing cabinet just outside your office, ready for you to take out and read as needed. Today, with many of your team no longer present in the same office, there are many filing cabinets. For your workday to run smoothly, you’ll need access […]
How to ensure that all know how, procedure, documents are still available for everyone in distributed teams? You can use Knowledge Base tools (also known as content collaboration tool ). What is it? I think that the easiest way is to think of Wikipedia, but not the one you know, but private – dedicated to your […]
Once you’ve established policies for remote work, you’ll also want to build policies for hybrid and remote team collaboration and communication across different locations. You’ll want to determine the best strategies for synchronous and asynchronous communication so different schedules and time zones don’t impact productivity using tools like the following: Email Live chat Asynchronous screencast […]
As we discussed earlier – sometimes it’s simply better to discuss something quickly over Instant Messenger app like Slack or Teams instead of calling a meeting. But what if we really have to organize an meeting and half or even more team is working remotely? Don’t you worry, as Apple trademarks (sic!) says ‘There’s an […]
Remote access is the ability to access a computer or a network remotely through a network connection. Remote access enables users to access the systems they need when they are not physically able to connect directly; in other words, users access systems remotely by using a telecommunications or internet connection. Wikipedia There are multiple scenarios in which you may require to access yours or someone computer remotely. Let’s […]
The idea of giving up physical control of your employees through remote working can be challenging for many business owners, especially if they were brought up with the 9-to-5 mentality. In order to benefit from remote model it’s important to organize your work in a certain matter. Following rules will help you to setup a […]