When you manage an in-office team, it’s relatively easy to tell if an employee isn’t doing their job. You can simply stop by their desk or set up in-person check-ins. However, monitoring remote employees isn’t quite as straightforward. At Time Doctor, we’ve been growing our remote team for over a decade. We’ve learned a few things about encouraging remote employees to stay focused while giving them space to do their jobs.
Our work has undergone a profound transformation in a rapidly evolving work landscape. With 28.2% of employees now embracing a hybrid work model and projections suggesting that 32.6 million Americans will work remotely by 2025, it’s clear that remote work is here to stay. While the shift towards remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it raises a pressing concern: How can we boost remote productivity ethically?
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s largest IT services companies, recently changed its policies. Starting on October 1, TCS mandated that its employees work from the office five days a week. As a result of this new policy, employees who fail to comply may face disciplinary action from the company. Employees and employers have expressed a variety of perspectives and considerations regarding this decision.
Three years ago, the world was hit by a curveball called Covid-19. Companies had to scramble without a game plan, and leaders joined forces to protect their teams. Work From Home (WFH) became the knight in shining armor, even for tech giants who were WFH skeptics. Many shouted, “Farewell, traditional offices!” As the pandemic eased, remote work took over. Folks worked from different zip codes – cities, countries, even their hometowns.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to hybrid and remote work that many business leaders saw as inevitable. There’s a lot of data about the uptake and effectiveness of ‘going remote’, and the message is overwhelmingly positive. But we’re focused on reducing costs. So let’s zero in on the costs and benefits of remote work.
Do you want to master the art of managing a virtual team? Then you’re surely in the right place. This article will show you how a virtual office works, it's setting up procedures, and the necessary virtual office management software. By the end of the discussion, you’ll be able to grasp why a virtual office is required and if a virtual office is worth it. Nowadays, virtual office management is replacing the prevailing norm of traditional office management systems.
In recent years, remote working has been on the rise. While this has been especially so in tech organizations - witness remote-friendly companies such as Automattic and Zapier - many mainstream companies have also been adopting work from home policies for their staff. However, COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to remote working faster than anyone could imagine.
Remote work has become the new norm, allowing organizations to tap into talent from across the globe and provide employees with the flexibility they crave. However, managing a remote workforce comes with its own set of challenges. How do you ensure productivity, maintain clear communication, & foster a cohesive team spirit when your employees are scattered across different time zones & locations? The answer lies in the power of technology.
