Hey guys. I've been working as a remote executive coach for the past year - this basically means that I help businesses hire and integrate remote workers into their workflow and management. So it goes without saying that I'm biased. If you want credentials, you can find several of my writings on the subject at the remote recruitment company I work with: www.distantjob.com
That said, it is my experience that a successfully implemented remote work regimen reduces costs and boosts productivity - IF you have hired the right people. And IF you have created the right conditions.
The right people must be self-sufficient and self-motivating. I used to think that remote working would be heaven - then I started working remotely and DAMN, it takes a lot of discipline. So hiring the right people is key.
Then you need to be sure that your processes are up to snuff. Communication needs to be seamless, and preferably by video to capture as much as possible of the human element. It's also important to make sure remote employees are includes in the company culture, something that is easier said than done in many cases, and needs to be figured out on a case-by-case basis. And the team workflow must be set up in such a way that remote employees don't block co-located ones, and vice-versa - I've personally found out that the Agile framework works really well here, as long as a robust communications system is in place.
This is all a bit general, so if anyone has any specific questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer.
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Hey guys. I've been working as a remote executive coach for the past year - this basically means that I help businesses hire and integrate remote workers into their workflow and management. So it goes without saying that I'm biased. If you want credentials, you can find several of my writings on the subject at the remote recruitment company I work with: www.distantjob.com That said, it is my experience that a successfully implemented remote work regimen reduces costs and boosts productivity - IF you have hired the right people. And IF you have created the right conditions. The right people must be self-sufficient and self-motivating. I used to think that remote working would be heaven - then I started working remotely and DAMN, it takes a lot of discipline. So hiring the right people is key. Then you need to be sure that your processes are up to snuff. Communication needs to be seamless, and preferably by video to capture as much as possible of the human element. It's also important to make sure remote employees are includes in the company culture, something that is easier said than done in many cases, and needs to be figured out on a case-by-case basis. And the team workflow must be set up in such a way that remote employees don't block co-located ones, and vice-versa - I've personally found out that the Agile framework works really well here, as long as a robust communications system is in place. This is all a bit general, so if anyone has any specific questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer.