There was a time, not so long ago, when the idea of managing projects remotely would have been laughed out of most offices. Since then, however, a few things have changed. Many businesses are returning to the office after the pandemic, but a full return to work is not what many employees and employers want.
Out of all of the major changes to the way we do business that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, remote work isn't necessarily one of them. According to a study conducted in 2019, about 99% of respondents said that they would gladly work remotely at least some of the time for the rest of their careers.
The number of people working remotely has spiked over the last few years. But, although business may be conducted in different physical locations, the fundamentals of good employee management remain the same. Managers need to find more effective ways to help virtual employees who consistently fail to perform. And one of the best strategies is to use a performance improvement plan (PIP).
Remote work offers numerous benefits to both employers and employees. Increased productivity, improved work-life, and enhanced inclusivity are just a few of the many advantages remote work brings to the table. But, on the flip side, there are many challenges of working remotely. According to the data from Statista, 47% of remote workers found collaborating with clients or colleagues, the biggest challenge. And 29% of remote employees rated motivation as the biggest roadblock.
Things you need to know before starting to find remote jobs. The strategies which will help you to be more organized and disciplined to land on your dream remote job.
A massive disruption to the traditional work structure took place during the pandemic. We saw how it fast-tracked previous work trends. In fact, most of us will probably agree that prior to the pandemic people rarely worked from home. Then by early 2020 things drastically changed. Employers and employees alike had to get used to a new paradigm – remote working. Most employers thought it would be temporary. However, they were wrong!
