{"id":3605,"date":"2021-04-17T09:48:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T09:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connect-it.co\/\/?p=3605"},"modified":"2023-01-06T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T13:28:22","slug":"remote-working-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/remote-working-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Working: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\">Remote Working: What you need to know<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-662020bea0aa4 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0aa4\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The world seems very different than it did in January. Ever since the lockdown started on March 23rd, the entire economy\u00a0has found significant challenges in enabling teams to work from home for the foreseeable future, especially around\u00a0productivity, security, resiliency and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Finding novel solutions to these problems will help businesses in the long run, not only to increase the agility of businesses,\u00a0but improve productivity too, though, only if the right foundations are put in place first.<\/p>\n<p>As the dust is starting to settle, we\u2019re beginning to get a clearer idea of what our customers will need in the short and\u00a0long-term, to ensure businesses can carry on thriving, even through these tumultuous times. But one thing is for sure\u00a0homeworking is here to stay.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_header\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"post_content entry-content\">\n<p>During this period of unpredictability, UK businesses have been forced to adapt to homeworking and some have adapted\u00a0better than others. For most, it\u2019s been a matter of trial and error and seeing what works for each individual operation.<\/p>\n<p>So, here are our top three tips for adapting to a successful homeworking strategy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"post_content entry-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #1597bb;\"><strong>Choose scalable connectivity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Your team now has all the physical hardware it needs \u2013 laptops, video conferencing software, wrist rests and second screens<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 so, that\u2019s mission accomplished, right?\u00a0<span style=\"color: #1597bb;\"><strong>Wrong<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Your homeworker\u2019s communication is only as effective as the internet connection it runs through and the residential\u00a0connections we all rely on for our iPlayer, YouTube, browsing and gaming are just not fast, reliable or secure enough to handle\u00a0business usage.<\/p>\n<p>Internet services for businesses are usually built to include a number of device and network-level security features to\u00a0protect operations from malicious sites, hackers and misuse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Considering that homeworking seems here to stay, it\u2019s time to look further afield than just the office\u2019s connectivity and look\u00a0to bring remote worker\u2019s internet connections in line with those used at larger office sites, because there are plenty of\u00a0benefits, other than security that your team will be able to take advantage of.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-662020bea0b70 {margin-top: 55px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0b70\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0b87\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]<div class=\"gem-image gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-default gem-wrapbox-position-below lazy-loading\"  style=\"\"><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner  lazy-loading-item\"  data-ll-effect=\"move-up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-image-1024x498-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-662020bea0d1d {margin-top: 60px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0d1d\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Supporting homeworkers is an important consideration for businesses looking to protect their future success and by broadening the scope of your network to your team\u2019s home offices, you can take back control of your system\u2019s performance and gain a more detailed insight into team performance and the efficiency of your operation.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration with clarity<br \/>\nWhile businesses need to ensure homeworkers don\u2019t fall victim to endless meetings and video calls in the name of \u2018clear communication\u2019, they do need to provide connectivity that supports high usage, while face-to-face contact is not an option.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping staff morale high is important, especially at times like this. So, look for tools that enable your workers to communicate in different and more personal ways. IM software like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and MiCollab, are perfect for quick conversations with more involved, personable dialogue and the option to include emojis and GIFs, making communication more enjoyable and more responsive than traditional email.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborative tools like virtual retro boards, workshop facilitators, and live polls and Q&amp;As, keep staff engaged during town halls too, so make sure you\u2019re using the right tools for the task at hand!<\/p>\n<p>As some return to the office part-time, we will start to see more hybrid meetings, with some office attendees, and others from home. Therefore, it\u2019s even more essential to get the process correct to ensure remote employees feel involved and part of the team, while \u2018on-site\u2019 employees will require equal access to the tech they\u2019ve been using at home.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #1597bb;\"><strong>Expect distraction and work around it<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAs you may be aware, childcare continues to be a challenge for many employees \u2026<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an issue that employers can help overcome. By making time for regular check-ins that accommodate individual circumstances,\u00a0employees can work around their existing constraints, so set your expectations and offer flexible ways for staff to meet them.<\/p>\n<p>One person might prefer a check-in email at the end of the day, or another may like to correspond over IM throughout the\u00a0day. As long as you\u2019re considering their home\/life balance when working out deadlines, then you should keep your team\u00a0happy and (relatively) stress-free.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping in touch is more important than ever but, with a rich stack of tech in place, you can host quick and effective\u00a0check-ins with the different members of your team. Collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams and MiCollab allow people\u00a0to see when each other are busy or when they\u2019re in calls. This enables workers to better use their time, not calling colleagues\u00a0that are already in meetings, or on lunch, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, by allowing staff to take better and more control over their time and providing with the right tools to assess their\u00a0teams and operations, business can become more productive with a robust homeworking policy and our products and\u00a0services can enable you to do just that, so get in touch and discover how we can help you adapt to the new normal of the\u00a0economy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-662020bea0d31 {margin-top: 65px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0d31\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column]<div style='background-color: #f6f6f6; border-color: #f6f6f6; color: #181818; '  class=\"gem-quote gem-quote-style-default custom-color-blockqute-mark-added\" ><blockquote style='color: #181818 ; border-color: #f6f6f6 ' ><\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h4\" style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please get in touch with our team on <a style=\"color: #6fcde4;\" href=\"tel:+443456885122\">0345 688 5122<\/a> today.<\/div>\n<p><\/blockquote><span style=color:#ff6d32;  class=\"custom-color-blockqute-mark\">&#xe60c;<\/span><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-662020bea0d54 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-662020bea0d54\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Remote Working: What you need to know [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The world seems very different than it did&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4649,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3605"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3605"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4634,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3605\/revisions\/4634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/connect-it.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}