{"id":5972,"date":"2020-04-14T18:50:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T18:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/?p=5972"},"modified":"2023-07-24T15:11:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:11:16","slug":"manage-work-from-home-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Work From Home Jobs as A Business Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8385dbf346\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8385dbf346\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#What_Challenges_Will_Arise_as_A_Manager_Of_A_Remote_Working_Team\" >What Challenges Will Arise as A Manager Of A Remote Working Team?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#1_Lack_of_Access_to_Information\" >1. Lack of Access to Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#2_Lack_of_Face-To-Face_Supervision\" >2. Lack of Face-To-Face Supervision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#3_Social_Isolation\" >3. Social Isolation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#4_Distractions_at_Home\" >4. Distractions at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#How_Can_You_Support_Remote_Employees_as_A_Manager\" >How Can You Support Remote Employees as A Manager?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#1_Effective_Frequent_Communication\" >1. Effective &amp; Frequent Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#2_Setting_Expectations_Clearly_Early\" >2. Setting Expectations Clearly &amp; Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#3_Establishing_Structured_Daily_Check-Ins\" >3. Establishing Structured Daily Check-Ins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#4_Offering_Increased_Positivity_More_Value\" >4. Offering Increased Positivity &amp; More Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#5_Finding_the_Right_Balance\" >5. Finding the Right Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#6_Providing_the_Right_Tools\" >6. Providing the Right Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#7_Trusting_Your_Employees\" >7. Trusting Your Employees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#How_Can_You_Be_an_Effective_Manager_in_The_Virtual_Office\" >How Can You Be an Effective Manager in The Virtual Office?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#Individualization_Is_the_Key\" >Individualization Is the Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#Offer_Encouragement_and_Emotional_Support\" >Offer Encouragement and Emotional Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#Looking_Ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/manage-work-from-home-jobs\/#Becoming_a_remote_work_team_leader_takes_practice\" >Becoming a remote work team leader takes practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Many companies are moving towards remote-work or work-from-home as it is an investment that pays off for both employees and employers. <a href=\"https:\/\/case.fiu.edu\/about\/directory\/profiles\/bruk-lee-valentina.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Valentina Bruk-Lee<\/a> says that it\u2019s extremely tough to <a href=\"https:\/\/business.clickdo.co.uk\/effectively-manage-a-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manage remote teams<\/a> and a manager needs to take <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.aom.org\/doi\/abs\/10.5465\/amp.2014.0120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research-based steps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the logistical challenges, managers and leaders have the problem of promoting a healthy remote workplace. You stare at a mountain of challenges as a manager while managing this team, what do you do?<\/p>\n<p>Our guide provides you with challenges that a manager will face and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.fiu.edu\/2020\/how-to-effectively-manage-a-team-during-a-pandemic-while-everyone-works-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">effectively manage a remote team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Challenges_Will_Arise_as_A_Manager_Of_A_Remote_Working_Team\"><\/span>What Challenges Will Arise as A Manager Of A Remote Working Team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/What-Challenges-Will-Arise-as-A-Manager-Of-A-Remote-Working-Team-1.jpg\" alt=\"a-girl-is-sleeping-on-the-laptop\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/What-Challenges-Will-Arise-as-A-Manager-Of-A-Remote-Working-Team-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/What-Challenges-Will-Arise-as-A-Manager-Of-A-Remote-Working-Team-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lack_of_Access_to_Information\"><\/span>1. Lack of Access to Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Access-to-Information.jpg\" alt=\"A-boy-is-working-on-laptop\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Access-to-Information.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Access-to-Information-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a manager, you give your employees more range or freedom due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2015\/11\/resolve-a-fight-with-a-remote-colleague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">interpersonal challenges<\/a> employees face while being at home. Work instructions may not be followed as consistently as a result.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Lack_of_Face-To-Face_Supervision\"><\/span>2. Lack of Face-To-Face Supervision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Face-To-Face-Supervision.jpg\" alt=\"kids-are-working-under-supervision\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Face-To-Face-Supervision.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Face-To-Face-Supervision-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/faculty\/Publication%20Files\/19-054_2ecb5287-d0bd-4aa0-b3d8-36fb44b757b4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Psychologically<\/a>, remote employees may feel the lack of support from remote managers and the managers are worried about the employee\u2019s reduced efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Social_Isolation\"><\/span>3. Social Isolation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Social-Isolation.jpg\" alt=\"a-women-finds-herself-alone-among-people\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Social-Isolation.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Social-Isolation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A feeling of loneliness, social isolation, and not belonging will engulf the employees especially the extraverts, which may lead them to get frustrated with the job at times.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Distractions_at_Home\"><\/span>4. Distractions at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Distractions-at-Home.jpg\" alt=\"mom-handles-kids-while-working\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Distractions-at-Home.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Distractions-at-Home-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Employees will be contending with sub-optimal workspaces in case of a sudden transition to virtual work especially in case of school and daycare closures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Support_Remote_Employees_as_A_Manager\"><\/span>How Can You Support Remote Employees as A Manager?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Support-Remote-Employees.jpg\" alt=\"a-woman-is-talking-on-video-meeting\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Support-Remote-Employees.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Support-Remote-Employees-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Effective_Frequent_Communication\"><\/span>1. Effective &amp; Frequent Communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Frequent-Communication.jpg\" alt=\"a-team-leader-explaining-to-team-leader\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Frequent-Communication.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Frequent-Communication-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your remote employees may feel cut-off from resources, information or relationships which make them do their work effectively. You need to be diligent about communicating productively and coaching high-performance through frequent conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Vodafone, for example, used multi-mode communication to communicate with their remote employees. Video cues let you reduce the sense of isolation among teams, convey complex ideas, and increase the mutual knowledge of remote workers.<\/p>\n<p>You can create the same multi-channel communication via:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instant Messaging (IM)<\/li>\n<li>Emails<\/li>\n<li>Webinars and other internal collaborative tools<\/li>\n<li>Video Conferencing Platforms like Google Duo and Microsoft Skype or Zoom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Setting_Expectations_Clearly_Early\"><\/span>2. Setting Expectations Clearly &amp; Early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Expectations-Clearly-Early.jpg\" alt=\"two-persons-are-talking\" width=\"640\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Expectations-Clearly-Early.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Expectations-Clearly-Early-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It would be a bad beginning for you as a remote manager if your employees have no idea about what\u2019s expected of them at work. Your expectations must be made crystal clear- A is the work to be done, B is the expected quality standard, and C is the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>To streamline the process, consider utilizing a helpful employee <a href=\"https:\/\/eletive.com\/blog\/performance-management-review-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance review template<\/a> that facilitates constructive feedback and goal-setting during performance evaluations.<\/p>\n<p>However, fulfilling these expectations requires early information and proper equipment. For meeting these expectations explore the digital options, and offer your employees the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great working relations<\/li>\n<li>Similar working styles<\/li>\n<li>Mutual amicability<\/li>\n<li>The technology they are aware of and can use to collaborate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Establishing_Structured_Daily_Check-Ins\"><\/span>3. Establishing Structured Daily Check-Ins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Establishing-Structured-Daily.jpg\" alt=\"a-person-is-reading-book\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Establishing-Structured-Daily.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Establishing-Structured-Daily-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although leveraging flexible work schedules can be beneficial, as we\u2019ve seen in companies like Michael Page Ltd., you, as a leader or a manager, should assess the feasibility of flexible work arrangements and emphasize a work-family-life balance to improve the attitude of the remote employee.<\/p>\n<p>A regular and predictive structured daily check-in schedule should be prepared with the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-to-one calls and team call for collaborative work.<\/li>\n<li>Creating a forum for employees to consult with you as a manager.<\/li>\n<li>Actively answering and participating in their concerns and questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Offering_Increased_Positivity_More_Value\"><\/span>4. Offering Increased Positivity &amp; More Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offering-Increased-Positivity-More-Value.jpg\" alt=\"a-girl-is-working-on-laptop\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offering-Increased-Positivity-More-Value.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offering-Increased-Positivity-More-Value-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Provide pep-talks, work freedom, and flexibility to make them feel more positive about themselves. According to a survey conducted by HP computers limited, 91% of employees will be more productive when spurred with positivity, the rest of the 9%, are motivated by negative motivation.<\/p>\n<p>Along with lower stress levels and increased morale, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/benefits-of-remote-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a remote employee can save money<\/a> on various other expenses like transport, daycare, coffee, food, etc. Remote employees also feel more valued if they are appreciated by their managers, which lifts their mood and increases their productivity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Finding_the_Right_Balance\"><\/span>5. Finding the Right Balance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finding-the-Right-Balance.jpg\" alt=\"stones-palletes-placed-on-each-other\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finding-the-Right-Balance.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Finding-the-Right-Balance-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Technology may have aided you to let your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seekahost.com\/work-at-home-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employees work from home<\/a>, but to maintain a healthy work-life balance, time-management expectations need to be set. Checking emails all day or working long nights without rest on projects are signs where the balance seems to have lost and the line dividing the work and life is blurred.<\/p>\n<p>Not separating work-life can be stressful for your employees leading them to be overwhelmed and eventually burn-out. Make timely work schedules for your employees how you would while they are at work, and ensure that they abide by the same. Nothing less and nothing more than what is required.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Providing_the_Right_Tools\"><\/span>6. Providing the Right Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Providing-the-Right-Tools.jpg\" alt=\"mechanical-tools\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Providing-the-Right-Tools.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Providing-the-Right-Tools-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Basic needs like a laptop, reliable Wi-Fi connection, company\u2019s internal database, and company cell phone are few of the things that Dell for example provides its remote employees with. Remote employees should be made a part of all company announcements through communication platforms like Slack or Clatter or internal communication platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Also, make it a point to reach all your employees. You as a manager and leader should ensure that your remote employees have the right set of tools comprising of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internal Communication Systems<\/li>\n<li>Company Materials<\/li>\n<li>Optimization Tools<\/li>\n<li>Organize Work Structure<\/li>\n<li>Company-wide collaborative tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Trusting_Your_Employees\"><\/span>7. Trusting Your Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Trusting-Your-Employees.jpg\" alt=\"team-in-conference-room\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Trusting-Your-Employees.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Trusting-Your-Employees-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recent studies show that remote employees are far more productive than in a standard office as they require less time to get ready or commute to work. There\u2019s reduced stress and more time to focus on work. As a manager, it\u2019s human for you to express concern about the employee spending time on non-work activities.<\/p>\n<p>Trust works in both ways, and you should regulate which workers are allowed to telecommute. Set aside time to communicate with remote employees, update them on projects, and set clear working expectations from the start. Reward your employees for their accountability and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Be_an_Effective_Manager_in_The_Virtual_Office\"><\/span>How Can You Be an Effective Manager in The Virtual Office?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"a-women-is-explaining-to-\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Manager.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Effective-Manager-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individualization_Is_the_Key\"><\/span>Individualization Is the Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Individualization-Is-the-Key.jpg\" alt=\"a-girl-holds-books\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Individualization-Is-the-Key.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Individualization-Is-the-Key-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The best virtual managers always individualize their coaching to give the workers the best conditions for them to perform. Managers in strength-based businesses like Microsoft have a huge asset in predicting employee\u2019s reactions. Remember, a one-size-fits-all approach will not work in a <a href=\"https:\/\/business.clickdo.co.uk\/virtual-office-versatility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">virtual remote team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offer_Encouragement_and_Emotional_Support\"><\/span>Offer Encouragement and Emotional Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offer-Encouragement-and-Emotional-Support.jpg\" alt=\"a-woman-holds-hand-of-crying-woman\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offer-Encouragement-and-Emotional-Support.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Offer-Encouragement-and-Emotional-Support-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Managers in the remote workplace need to acknowledge stress, listen to their employees\u2019 concerns, anxieties, and empathize with their struggles. A newly remote employee could struggle and may not be able to communicate stress or anxiety, so reading their communication is key.<\/p>\n<p>Ask them how they\u2019re doing! Even a simple question \u201cHow is this remote work situation working out for you so far?\u201d can elicit important information. When you do ask the question, listen carefully and then respond to provide emotional support if required.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Looking-Ahead.jpg\" alt=\"person-explains-for-signing\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Looking-Ahead.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Looking-Ahead-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Almost 43% of managers in the US work remotely at all times and studies have shown that their employees are <a href=\"https:\/\/news.clickdo.co.uk\/top-strategies-to-reduce-business-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more productive and profitable than in-house employees<\/a>. While the numbers will experience a surge, your role as a manager is to coach effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Personal wellbeing and greater work-life balance are crucial when employees consider new remote jobs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Becoming_a_remote_work_team_leader_takes_practice\"><\/span>Becoming a remote work team leader takes practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Becoming-a-remote-work-team-leader-takes-practice-1.jpg\" alt=\"person-is-attending-virtual-meeting\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Becoming-a-remote-work-team-leader-takes-practice-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Becoming-a-remote-work-team-leader-takes-practice-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/university.seekahost.com\/best-online-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">booming numbers of work-from-home or remote employees<\/a>, it\u2019s up to you to perform your duties as a manager and a leader in the workplace. It\u2019s time for you to step up and take charge of this modern virtual workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Individualizing, setting early expectations, emotional support, and encouragement give you an edge while working as a virtual manager. Sure, managing remote teams is an uphill task, but with the right and well-researched approach, you\u2019ll be a stellar example, conducting and developing good virtual management practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many companies are moving towards remote-work or work-from-home as it is an investment that pays off for both employees and employers. Valentina Bruk-Lee says that it\u2019s extremely tough to manage remote teams and a manager needs to take research-based steps. In addition to the logistical challenges, managers and leaders have the problem of promoting a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":11494,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,112,106],"tags":[110,84,108,109,115,114,116,113,104,107],"class_list":["post-5972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-tips","category-management","category-remote-work","tag-online-work-jobs","tag-remote-work","tag-remote-working-jobs","tag-telecommuting","tag-virtual-leader","tag-virtual-manager","tag-virtual-office","tag-virtual-team","tag-work-from-home","tag-work-from-home-jobs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5972"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11659,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5972\/revisions\/11659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clickdo.co.uk\/business-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}