working remote
WHAT WORKING REMOTE IS NOT?
MYTH: BECOMING ANTI-SOCIAL
MYTH: WATCH TELE ALL DAY
MYTH: WATCH NETFLIX ALL DAY
MYTH: Communication PROBLEMS
MYTH: COMPANY DATA ISN'T SAFE
what remote work is?
Remote work is a working style that
allows professionals to work outside of a
traditional office environment.
benefits
- Commute time better used
- Cheaper for the company taking remote workers
- Talent doesn't get geographic restriction
ANYMORE BENEFITS?
(Company)
before going remote?
tools
- Communication Tools
TOOLS
- Workflow Tools
TOOLS
- Productivity Tracking Tools
(Employee)
before going remote?
TOOLS
- Time management tools
TOOLs
- Internet Connectivity Tools
VODAFONE, Surfline, MTN
Preparing for remote work
(employee)
home office space
set the right expectations
for those around you
Have a routine
clothing?
BACK-Up space
challenges of remote work
lack of motivation
- Prioritize difficult tasks
- Manage your energy not your time
- Co-work
INTERRUPTIONS
INTERRUPTIONS
- Set rules for your availability
- Imagine you are at work - because your actually are
- Escape to your backup space
loneliness
- Include social breaks
- Join social groups - gyms, "tsatsa" club
- Co-work
communication issues
- Over-communicate
- Get off slack and hop onto a call
power/internet outage
- Have a backup plan
- Have a second backup plan
- Have a third backup plan
Overworking
- Do not allow yourself to get over-stressed
- Take breaks
- Have work rooms/zones
Remote Work Presentation
By Cheryl Dzifa Appiah
