The Harvard Business Review (HBR) has come up with a definite list comprising answers to fifteen key questions that need to be answered now regarding Remote Work. Talent management experts have tried answering these questions. For one, they claim that the global economy is not equipped to suddenly carry out such a large operation. Getting the infrastructure right, must be the first challenge undertaken by the companies. For people not used to remote working, they need to put in some rituals, that will help them develop this pattern. Check- ins will now be difficult. Even once the state of complete lockdown is lifted, meetings must be rarer than earlier. Digital marketing tools need be embraced. Psychological health could also be affected during this course. Coffee breaks and water cooler conversations have become ingrained in to human work patterns. Physical exercise is one way to remain calm during such times. Leaders must strive to curate a healthy work environment. Productivity need not go down, just the work patterns will evolve. Trust has to be placed on the workers, at times of social distancing. Virtual meetings need to have clear agenda. Video conferencing is highly effective. Similar solutions will need to be brought out for extern, client- facing meetings too. Patterns need to evolve to accommodate both blue and white- collared workers.

Source:https://hbr.org/2020/03/15-questions-about-remote-work-answered?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Uploaded Date:24 March 2020