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Explore the concept of remote work, address productivity, socialization, and work-life balance challenges, and discover key factors for successful implementation. Learn how industry leaders like Dell and Ceridian are embracing remote work to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction.
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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 • Work-Life Balance • Implementation • Conclusion
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.
Considerations • Productivity • Socialization • Work-Life Balance
Productivity Problem: Myth that employees who work from home are less productive Solution: Great Communication Methods and Clear Job Descriptions Skills Needed: Time Management
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
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,
Company Spotlight: Ceridian A Human Resource Managment software company. Five Engagment Strategies
Work-Life Balance Problem: No boundaries Solution: Adequate workspaces and set hours Skills Needed: Self-direction and time management
Company Spotlight: • Fully Remote Software as Service Company • Core hours for all employees • Reimbursement for co-working spaces • House/office cleaning
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.
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!
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