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August 6, 2021 No Comments

By Arthur Brown

Many employees work remotely now, which can be tricky to monitor. There are so many ways that you can make sure your employees are productive while working online! You have to find the right balance of making it easy for employees to get their jobs done and making them feel like they’re in a traditional office setting. What are some tips on ensuring employees stay productive? Find out in this article!

Make sure that you have a strong internet connection

A good internet connection can make a big difference in employees’ productivity. When employees have a strong internet connection they can access websites, software, and other resources without interruption or delay.

Make sure that your employees are in an area with a good internet signal before putting them to work online. If there is not enough bandwidth for the number of employees working online then consider getting additional data plans from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Data plans will vary depending on the specific needs of each company but make sure you’re aware of what contracts are available so you don’t end up paying more than necessary.

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Have conference calls with them

Meetings and conference calls with online employees can be a great way to make sure that employees are as productive as possible. This may sound like it might not work, but online employees can often use the time during conference calls to write reports they need or proofread articles before sending them out for publication.

Talking to them every week or so can be an easy way to make sure employees are on track and doing what they need to do. This is also a good opportunity for employees who might have questions or concerns about their work that may not come up during the day when working online. If they feel appreciated, they’ll work harder.

Track their activity and how they spend their time

Some employees might just give an illusion of working hard while actually doing nothing, but employees could be more productive if they were monitored. You should track the employee’s online activity and how long they spend on each task in order to get a better understanding of where their time is being spent during work hours.

A monitoring app can be a great tool for these things. New technology had time management reinvented by helping you keep up with everything an employee does during the day. This way you’ll know exactly how much time is actually spent working, and who you can rely on in your online office.

Communicate effectively with your team members to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts

Being clear, discreet, and truthful with your online employees is key. Communicate with employees in a way that is clear and concise to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts. This can also help keep the lines of communication open between employees so they feel connected, have an outlet to voice their opinions, and are more likely to stay loyal which could lead to increased productivity for your company as well!

Start by making sure you’re being fair when distributing work equally among employees, create job descriptions if necessary and communicate any changes in priorities quickly. Be honest about deadlines, but try not to be too strict because this may cause people to lose focus on other important tasks during the deadline crunch time.

Give feedback on how they can improve

If an employee knows where he made a mistake and is given advice on how to improve, then he’ll be more productive online. Simply telling employees they did a good job isn’t going to cut it. If you want employees who are truly satisfied with their work, give feedback on what needs improvement and make sure that’s conveyed in person as well as through email or messaging systems.

– Tell employees about mistakes they made while working online
– Reinforce points when the employee gets something right
– Give advice for ways of improving performance
– Praise employees in person
– Ask for feedback on how employees feel about their work

Reward them if they do good

Bonuses and time off are great ways to incentivize employees. The goal is for employees to want the reward, and then they will take it upon themselves to work harder in order to get that incentive. If an employee is able to complete a certain number of tasks or if he has been consistently meeting his monthly quotas, give him some time off as a bonus! He’ll be motivated by this because he now knows when he can plan time away from work.

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Hopefully, this article has given you some ideas on how to better manage your remote team. Make sure that you have a strong internet connection so they can always do their best work. Have conference calls with them and track their activity and how they spend their time to ensure that it’s aligned with the goals of the company. Communicate effectively with your team members to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts. Give feedback if there are improvements needed in order for them to be successful at what they do. Finally, reward those who go above and beyond!

About the Author

Arthur Brown – A dad of 3 kids and is a keen writer covering a range of topics such as Internet marketing, SEO and more! When not writing, he’s found behind a drum kit.

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