Ever since the coronavirus in COVID-19 threatened the world, it is like
nothing we have ever seen before and it is something that we probably never
wish to happen ever again. In this scenario, due to the lockdown, remote
working had become a regular part of mostly all organizations. Whereas there
is a population of daily wage workers and other service providers who are
unable to provide services remotely, which is somehow making their life
difficult.
If you are one of the lucky people who have the option to work from home
during this period, although a change of working environment can lead to
increased productivity for some, on the other hand, it can lead to a dip in
productivity for others. It is important to make sure that you respect this
opportunity and maintain effective communication for better productivity.
Working from home sometimes can affect communication and leave employees
feeling disconnected and unsure about their role.
Here are a few communications tips to overcome these difficulties.
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Don’t assume your team will all be on the same page in terms of work hours
or when you should be available for check-ins and conference calls.
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It is important to outline your expectations from the get-go to reduce
frustration and ensure a smooth transition to the new work-from-home
setting.
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Set up daily contact points every day, such as evenings, Skype coffee
meetings or digital lunch breaks, to communicate with other team members for
information sharing, feedback or just to socially catch up.
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Adopt modern communication methods; e-mail is not the only way to
communicate remotely with team members. Indeed, there are several digital
channels and tools, which can promote the transition to a remote work
environment and establish a better cooperation atmosphere.
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Set up a good routine for exchanging information on social platforms, so
that the content is not too drowned.
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Agree on what it means to be a good digital colleague – clarity combined
with respect – who does what: clarify responsibilities each team member has
while working from home.
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Celebrate group achievements and company news by sharing a digital message
or snap with the team.
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Encourage transparency and inclusion – it is easy to forget to include all
members in the chats, so encourage debriefings and discussions in teams,
even digitally.
Good communication leads to a better understanding of individual tasks, as
well as improved coordination among members of the teams.
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