Our entire workforce is remote, and we don’t have a central office. That’s what the female CEO of a small gaming company told me. It was no big thing to her, and it worked well for her company.
And this was before the pandemic. Remote work is nothing new, nor is a remote office. The key is learning how to harness it to keep your business thriving.
Employees love working from home, and happy employees keep business humming. It relieves childcare problems for parents and wasted time commuting. They’re more productive.
Any business can afford good remote workforce management tools that allow all employees to stay on top of what’s happening in their jobs and teams, whether in or out of the office. These tools facilitate better communication between teams and employees in the field, like salespeople. Choosing the right tool that everyone can easily use is paramount.
What are the most highly rated tools to manage your remote workforce? Slack is one of the best-known collaboration and communication platforms. It enhances team collaboration and offers messaging and video/voice calling. If everyone in your business loves Google Docs and Meeting, then Google Workspace is an excellent alternative to Slack.
Secure messaging software is a must to keep everyone in touch, and Troop Messenger provides that. It’s instant messaging and more for businesses. You can hold virtual meetings, do video or audio calls, and screen share.
Need to handle payroll, time sheets, and invoice clients according to time tracked? Hubstaff takes care of all that, and it syncs with lots of software you may already use.
Author: Kris Keppeler is a writer who finds technology fascinating and loves humor. She writes on Medium.com, and for Women of Wisdom. An award-winning podcast producer who enjoys telling funny stories. Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @KrisNarrates or on LinkedIn.
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