{"id":8477,"date":"2020-03-24T12:43:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T12:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.heliossolutions.co\/blog\/?p=8477"},"modified":"2020-03-25T08:39:40","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T08:39:40","slug":"coronavirus-outbreak-how-to-switch-to-remote-work-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.heliossolutions.co\/blog\/coronavirus-outbreak-how-to-switch-to-remote-work-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus Outbreak:
How to Switch to Remote Work the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the outburst of deadly Coronavirus throughout the planet, everything from international travel to the availability of face masks & hand sanitizers has been affected.<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised organizations to go remote, and<\/p>\n

it\u2019s one of the policies that nearly half (46%) of organizations are implementing.<\/p>\n

This means that a lot of businesses are dealing with an unusual challenge: \u201cRemote Work<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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COVID-19: A Blessing in Disguise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Remote working or telecommuting isn\u2019t a new concept. Even before COVID-19 struck, it was there, but was rising slowly.<\/p>\n

Remote work has been part of the corporate work pattern for at least a decade if not two. Lack of super-fast internet connection, effective communication & collaboration software, and real-time access to data and documents were the roadblocks to efficient telecommuting.<\/p>\n

The coronavirus pandemic has sparked an anxious trial run for remote style of work at a grand scale. Furthermore, it has contributed to the tremendous increase in number of remote work opportunities.<\/p>\n

It is clear that whatever we learn in the upcoming months will help us shape the future of corporate work culture.<\/p>\n

Debunking the Myths of Remote Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In order to switch to remote work culture<\/strong> in the right way and take maximum advantage of a dedicated remote team<\/strong><\/a>, you must be free from any of the misconceptions or concerns surrounding it.<\/p>\n

Here are a few remote work myths to leave behind:<\/p>\n

1) Remote workers aren\u2019t productive<\/h3>\n

Many organizations believe that people, who work from home<\/strong>, sit around in their pyjamas, watch YouTube & Netflix, and do as little work as nothing.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s true that the dress code for remote workers is more lax, the notion that they pull off nothing is completely false. In fact, in many cases, it\u2019s the exact opposite.<\/p>\n

For instance, a study<\/a> carried out by Stanford Business School found that remote work leads to a 13% improvement in employee performance. According to another study<\/a>, 91% of remote workers believe they “get more work done when working remotely.”<\/p>\n

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2) Communication is a headache<\/h3>\n

Due to lack of in-person interaction and presence of different time zones, it is easy to assume that there is no effective communication between remote employees.<\/p>\n

Whether it is in office or out of office, if employees don\u2019t make a genuine effort to interact and engage with each other, communication is going to suffer.<\/p>\n

When it comes to working remote, there are a number of communication apps available (such as Skype and Slack) that allow employees to stay connected (via text, voice, and video chat). Communication can be truly productive if these apps are utilized in optimal way.<\/p>\n

3) Company culture gets disturbed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Company culture doesn\u2019t depend on how many table tennis games are being played but it depends on how many quality interactions are taking place i.e. happy and engaged employees are the base for a successful business.<\/p>\n

There are several ways to foster a productive work culture in a remote environment such as infusing transparency, scheduling regular one-on-one meetings (keeping cameras on), fostering a spirit of belonging among employees, and so on.<\/p>\n

Working Remotely, the Right Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n