A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers By Barbara Z. Larson , Susan R. Vroman and Erin E. Makarius Execution • Generations • High Performance Teams • Leadership
In response to the uncertainties presented by Covid-19, many companies and universities have asked their employees to work remotely. While close to a quarter of the U.S. workforce already works from home at least part of the time, the new policies leave many employees — and their managers — working out of the office and separated from each other for the first time.
Although it is always preferable to establish clear remote-work policies and training in advance, in times of crisis or other rapidly changing circumstances, this level of preparation may not be feasible. Fortunately, there are specific, research-based steps that managers can take without great effort to improve the engagement and productivity of remote employees, even when there is little time to prepare. Click here for full article by Barbara Z. Larson , Susan R. Vroman and Erin E. Makarius