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Implementing Remote Work

Implementing Remote Work. Overcoming Challenges & Delivering Solutions. EMPR230 Group 4 - Interrupt HR Members: Alyssa Walker, Simon Wilkin, Jessica Takimoto, Camillio Senior, Nicole White- Chatzigeorgiou. Overview. What is Remote Work? Considerations Productivity Socialization

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Implementing Remote Work

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  1. Implementing Remote Work Overcoming Challenges & Delivering Solutions EMPR230 Group 4 - Interrupt HR Members: Alyssa Walker, Simon Wilkin, Jessica Takimoto, Camillio Senior, Nicole White-Chatzigeorgiou

  2. Overview • What is Remote Work? • Considerations • Productivity • Socialization • Work-Life Balance • Implementation • Conclusion

  3. What is remote work? Remote work is a working style that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment. It is based on the concept that work does not need to be done in a specific place to be executed successfully. Since this is becoming mainstream, you can take your job on the “road” with you while getting support from your employer. Remote work enables us to build connections that last a lifetime.

  4. Considerations • Productivity • Socialization • Work-Life Balance

  5. Productivity Problem: Myth that employees who work from home are less productive Solution: Great Communication Methods and Clear Job Descriptions Skills Needed: Time Management

  6. Company Spotlight: Dell “Flexible work practices...allows us to maximize our use of office space, supporting team members in working where and when they’re most productive and minimizing our operating costs and environmental impact.” • Connected Workplace Program • Flexible Work Arrangements • Legacy of Good Plan

  7. Socialization Problem: Replaces human support, with online support. No real life human interaction. Without direct supervision, individuals may feel alienated. Solution: VirtualTeam Building Skills Needed: Interpersonal Skills, autonomous decision making,

  8. Company Spotlight: Ceridian A Human Resource Managment software company. Five Engagment Strategies

  9. Work-Life Balance Problem: No boundaries Solution: Adequate workspaces and set hours Skills Needed: Self-direction and time management

  10. Company Spotlight: • Fully Remote Software as Service Company • Core hours for all employees • Reimbursement for co-working spaces • House/office cleaning

  11. Implementation

  12. Implementing a FormalizedRemote Work Program Key factors to consider in the implementation of a remote work arrangement: • Identify the needs of the various job profiles within the organization; • Determine hardware needs to support remote work; • Determine the software needs to support remote work; • Consider IT support mechanisms; • Ensure data security; • Establish an exit strategy for remote workers. With careful planning an organization can confidently embrace the remote work movement.

  13. Conclusion What do you think about Remote Work? Is it the future of the workforce? Will it be successful on a large scale? Would you ever work a remote job? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments!

  14. References Mulki, J., Bardhi, F., Lassk, F., & Nanavaty-Dahl, J. (2009)Set up remote workers to thrive. MIT Sloan Management Review, 51(1), 63-69 Dell. (n.d.). Our workplace: Join the workplace of the future. Retrieved June 17, 2018, from http://www.dell.ca/learn/ca/en/cacorp1/our-workplace Graber, S. (2015, March 20). Why Remote Work Thrives in Some Companies and Fails in Others. Retrieved June 17, 2018, from https://hbr.org/2015/03/why-remote-work-thrives-in-some-companies-and-fails-in-others Peck, R. (2018, May 14). Your Team Wants You to Abide by These 3 Unspoken Rules of Remote Team Management. Retrieved June 18, 2018, from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/312819 Ranum, B. (2017, June 22). Key Considerations for Launching a Remote Working Program. Retrieved June 17, 2018, from http://virtual-strategy.com/2017/06/22/key-considerations-for-launching-a-remote-working-program Strauss, K. (2017, September 11). Why People Feel More Productive Working Remotely. Retrieved June 18, 2018 from https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2017/09/11/why-people-feel-more-productive-working-remotely/#9d0d27918323

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