It’s a common misconception that working remotely is easier and less stressful than working in an office, due to reduced commute times, increased flexibility, and the ability to work in the comfort of your own home. However, just like working in a physical office, working remotely is accompanied by its own set of daily challenges and obstacles that must be tackled. This article will identify some of the most difficult parts of working in a remote team, as reported by real remote workers. It will also discuss useful techniques that employers and employees have found to be effective in dealing with these obstacles. Here are 7 hardest parts of working in a remote team and how you can deal with them.
Remote Work: Why Conflict Can Be Problematic and How to Handle it Remotely
Most of the US workforce is currently working from home due to COVID-19. The transition from office to home has been smoother for some organizations than others. However, each industry has faced its own unique challenges along the way. One obstacle that all organizations share is the issue of handling conflict remotely. While disagreement is often a sign of a passionate team, the conflict must be productive and not deconstructive or hurtful. This article will identify techniques to handle and resolve conflict remotely.
Communicating Remotely is Not Always Easy
Small disagreements occur in the office quite regularly – in the lunchroom, by the coffee maker, or going down the elevator. However, most conflicts amongst employees can be effectively resolved in person and moved on from. In general, body language, eye contact, posture, and tone play significant roles in communication and are especially critical when it comes to conflict resolution. Perhaps the most
Stay Positive and Productive While Working From Home
The Center for Disease Control Prevention is actively responding to the rapid outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the US and rest of the world. As of March 20, there are 15,219 confirmed cases in the US and 201 deaths recorded. With figures increasing substantially each day, most companies throughout the US have implemented mandatory work-from-home policies. Among the many obstacles and nuances that come with this new reality, employees must ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to preserve their mental health at home. This article will outline the common drawbacks of not traveling into a physical office and what these factors could mean for your mental health. It will also discuss methods to manage these new difficulties.
COVID-19: Scatterling wants to help
As you well know, the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated in the USA. Firstly, our thoughts go out to everyone already impacted by the disease. We appreciate all citizens’ and organizations’ efforts to self-isolate and “flatten the curve.” We also want to especially thank the healthcare workers and essential services workers on the front lines making a difference. As a result of your inspiring effort, we are now offering our Scatterling remote worker safety monitoring service, for the next 3 months to new subscribers:
FREE to Healthcare or Essential Services organizations.
50 % off for all other organizations forced to now work remotely.