4 Ways to Gain Maximum Productivity From Your Remote Employees

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the global work culture as we know it. The pre-pandemic work arena had been defined by a unique office space that acted as the hub of activity for the workforce. This physical space witnessed the constant interaction between the employer and the employees who battled every day to achieve professional success. But the impact of the pandemic has altered this work culture. The new office environment is spearheaded by the internet and computers. At present, a large number of organizations function remotely, thereby redefining the parameters of employee management. While there exists an array of methods that help you escalate the productivity of your remote employees, the following four tips will help you achieve this goal immediately with long term benefits:

1. Master effective delegation

The key to achieving consistent and accelerating productivity in a remote work environment is to become skilled in delegating assignments. The first step to do this is to establish clear and precise work parameters, expectations, deadlines and results so that your employees own 100% responsibility for the work delegated to them. Conduct regular reviews if the work is a long term project, to reinforce their accountability. An effective delegation requires you to deliver on your promises to your employees without fail. This ensures productivity on both ends.

2. Use the right technology and tools to boost productivity

Carefully and critically choose software, applications and other technologies that serve the purpose of your organization. Use remote worker tracking tools that help you meticulously monitor and manage remote employees. These give you real-time data on how your staff makes use of your company's time. Provide your team with communication tools that help you coordinate the work on a common online platform.  Productivity tools and software prevents wastage of your employees’ energy, time and resources because adequate technology ensures better efficiency.

3. Check in with your team daily

Introduce a daily check-in protocol that allows you to have open conversations with your employees. If you are responsible for leading a large team with many members, ensure that the head or manager at each sub-level implements this protocol. The daily check-ins can be in the form of inpidual phone calls, conference calls, one-on-one videoconferencing and group videoconferencing, to name a few. This practice ensures an active communication channel between you and your employees, aiding in the increase in the latter’s productivity.

4. Invest in remote training programmes that are easily accessible to the employees

One of the perks of a work-from-home set-up is saving commute time. This time can be used to provide learning opportunities to the employees. Skill development plays an integral role in ensuring productivity. Choose a learning platform that gives your employees easy access to online learning programmes and educational resources. This ensures an increase in the professional value of each employee and promises long-term productivity.

Integrate these four tips into your employee management system to receive an instant and prolonged boost to the productivity of your remote employees.