Companies need to switch to remote working as it is highly desired by employees. However, there are some Difficulties when switching to working from home. How can the challenges of Home office work counteract? In this article, we look at this, as well as some of the problems involved in switching to Remote workstations.
Frequent IT problems when switching to remote workstations
With the Conversion to remote workstations there are some problems that can occur. Let's take a look at them:
- Remote working for IT problems: Offsite IT support is more difficult than Onsite IT supportas the IT specialist has to do this remotely, which is not so easy. Employees can provide false information about the IT problem and the Remote desktop access is time-consuming for minor problems.
- IT security problems in the home office: The management of the Cybersecurity can be more difficult as employees are at home and not in a controlled environment. They need to be properly trained and informed in order to avoid security gaps in Remote work to avoid.
Productivity problems when switching to remote work
There is a lot of talk about this topic, and many people keep reporting it incorrectly. The Productivity has actually increased since people started working from home. There are many studies on this topicof which I will list a few below. The Switch to home office doesn't have as many challenges as you might think. In fact, most of the IT software so far advanced that all gaps have been covered.
The Productivity is better and even without studies this is an obvious conclusion. If you work in a pleasant environment, in your personal workspace with less noise and more opportunities to walk around and take breaks, you can naturally work better and get more work done. Another advantage is the elimination of travel time.
This gives you more time to start your morning rested and relaxed, which also leads to more productivity.
Study on productivity when working remotely
One in the "Journal of Political Economy" study examines how Remote work the Productivity influenced. The results indicate that Remote-Work to considerable Productivity increases especially when employees have the freedom to organize their own work environment and schedule.
The study shows that Remote employees tend to have a higher level of performance compared to their office-based counterparts, partly due to the fact that they spend less time commuting and experience fewer interruptions at work. This study supports the assumption that flexible working arrangements can increase employee efficiency and overall performance.
How communication issues affect the transition to remote working
The thing is that companies believe, Remote work is completely different from office work, so that the Adaptation to remote workstations is very difficult. The key point is that the Communication for remote work is exactly the same as in the office. You have to stay in touch with your employees and communicate properly. Some companies are overzealous with Zoom meetings, which is really unnecessary. 10,000 meetings don't make for better communication. Just like in an office, you need to communicate through multiple channels and communicate well. Companies get this wrong time and time again.
An advantage that the employees at the Remote work is that you don't need 10,000 meetings and can communicate well via other channels such as Slack and Telegram. So use these channels. Stop with the meetings, that's the consensus *smile*.
Dealing with Morale and commitment of employees when switching to the Remote-Work is exactly the same as always: give credit where credit is due and growth and problems should be discussed.
The balance between flexibility and control during a change to the Remote work is not as difficult as it is made out to be. The control is indeed much easieras the Employees a certain amount of work has to be done, and unlike in the office, the work can be seen on all platforms and can be tracked using Time stamps and activities are checked. In an office, companies assume that employees are working and therefore do not check as much, even if employees do not. This point is therefore not a challenge with remote work.
Remote work policy: why it is essential for a successful transition
There is also often talk of resistance to Remote work reported. This report is also not all that accurate, as everyone welcomes the opportunity to work from home, even if it's just a hybrid job, but most want a Full-time remote job.
Ensuring data protection during the changeover to Remote-Work is extremely important and Temporary Work International knows this better than anyone else. We ensure that your data protection remains secure during the changeover and can support and advise you in the process. Get in touch with us today!
