Remote Work: Best Practices

To wrap up what we discussed in this series of articles, a short summary of best practices for both – employers, employees and both of them:

For everyone:

•  Use live and asynchronous video communication for complicated explanations and tough problem-solving.
• Treat Others With Transparency: Keep important information accessible for everyone.
• Like traditional meetings, you should take notes of what’s happened in a meeting
• Eliminate Distractions
• Know About Remote Working Tools
• Communicate as Much as Possible

For employers

• Make sure time is dedicated to consciously team-building using remote communication platforms to include remote employees.
• Gather the team together in-person when budget and schedules permit.
• Empathy Is Everything: Always assume positive intent.
• Expect Structure: Establish a process, structure, and agenda around meetings and updates so everyone can follow along no matter their location
• Set specific touchpoints with your team. It’s smart to set a time each day/week for regular check-ins with your manager and/or your colleagues

For employees

• Get into the practice of over-communicating.
• Sharpen writing and speaking skills for maximum impact and clarity.
• Keep it professional. Even if you don’t have a dedicated office, try to set up a workspace and make it off limits to the rest of your household while you’re working. 
• Be responsive. Get in the habit of sending a prompt reply whenever you get an email, even if it’s just to say, “Got it,” or, “I’ll get back to you by noon,