9 Tips For Managing Remote Employees
The common concerns of having remote employees: disengaged and unmotivated workforce. However, fret not. According to Gartner, you can start with these 9 tips to unlock employees’ optimal performance even in remote work mode.
1. Identify employees' work values
Understand what employees value in their work and personalise their experiences accordingly.
2. Focus on flexibility
Offer flexibility in when, where, and how employees work to boost performance and engagement.
3. Foster connections
Facilitate intentional in-person meetings and on-site work to maintain culture and performance in a hybrid model.
4. Reinforce organisational offerings
Showcase your organisation's existing benefits and invest in new ways to support employees' personal and professional growth.
5. Trust employees
Avoid micromanaging and instead rely on performance management systems to oversee remote work.
6. Increase transparency and visibility
Enable employees to easily access information about their colleagues' schedules and work processes.
7. Embrace different work modes
Balance synchronous and asynchronous collaboration to unlock employees' full potential.
8. Amplify recognition
Use simple surveys and one-on-one meetings to identify and publicly recognize employee achievements.
9. Equip teams with the right tools
Provide the necessary technology and virtual communication norms to enable effective remote and hybrid work.
Looking for more tips and advice on successfully navigating the remote or hybrid work environment? Check out our other blog post: How to create a seamless & successful hybrid environment