With more employees seeking flexibility, businesses of all sizes are switching to remote work for business. While some leaders are concerned that remote work will hinder productivity, research has shown that when companies maintain an effective policy of remote working it actually boosts key metrics and employee morale.
There are numerous questions about remote working, ranging from how it compares to flexible hours or whether companies have an all-inclusive workforce. There are numerous benefits for offering remote working options. From eliminating the commute (according to a survey conducted by 2020 FlexJobs) to increasing employee engagement and retention, it is an excellent method of giving employees the flexibility they require.
Flexible work arrangements are any time that an employee or team doesn’t have to report to a physical office at least a portion of the time, whether it’s working from home a couple of days per week or being completely remote. It can also include working from a satellite location like a coworking or cafe, and could even include an employee who travels.
Whatever the way your company defines flexible work arrangements, it’s important for leaders and managers to provide regular feedback on their performance and communication. It’s a good idea also, to have regular standups and meetings via virtual mediums to encourage communication, collaboration and innovation. Finally, don’t forget to commend your remote employees when they deserve it. If your employees don’t feel inspired or feel unappreciated the performance of their team will be affected.
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