Do you work remotely? Or do you manage a team that does?
Since 2020, remote working has become more common, with most businesses that typically would run out of an office now using this model. There are several advantages to having a team that works from home: minimal costs for office space, better productivity, and, of course, they are usually happier in their jobs.
One issue many teams may experience with remote working communication. How do you ensure that all of your remote workers are getting the information that they need to, and how can you seek to improve employee communication? Read on for some top-notch ideas!
Employee Intranet
Investing in employee intranet options, like Claromentis will allow you to use a centralized information point to send information to your remote team via forums and discussion boards. You will need to ensure that all of your remote workers are signed up, but, in essence, the employee intranet can act as a focal point for remote workers, offering tools, information, and a space to get the information that they need to complete their jobs successfully.
Collaboration Tools
When you are overseeing a remote team, problems may arise with projects, information access, and even new technology. By opting for a collaboration tool for your remote team, you will be better able to identify issues as they arise and seek to solve them promptly, leading to better outcomes. This will also aid communication, as it will allow you and your team to strategize as and when issues arise, leading to better teamwork and cooperation, even without an office space.
Meeting Apps
Many remote companies will need to have meetings, so it is important to invest in at least one meeting app for your remote staff. Of course, don’t overbook it, or you may end up with staff complaining about meetings that could have been emailed! Either way, a meeting app will help you to talk openly with your team as and when needed, and to touch base if and when issues occur. As before, just don’t overuse this tool!
Project Management Tools
Unsure of where a team member is on a project? Project management tools can help you keep track of how each project is progressing, and, as a bonus, many project management tools also have a chat function, which can help you reach out to your team and vice versa. These tools keep things task-focused and mean that you won’t need to change team members up about where that latest project is, saving time and effort on both ends.
Communication/Chat Tools
As before, chat tools and communication tools such as WhatsApp can be immensely helpful for remote teams to communicate quickly and easily. Most chat tools are downloadable as apps on either phones or computers, so as long as your remote team has a piece of tech with them, you can reach them quickly and easily. Most chat tools are free, so they will come at no extra cost to your business.
