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Remote Work Tips and Tricks

Charlie GalavizSocial Media & Community Strategist

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Agenda

1. Remote Work Data2. Remote Work Myths3. Employer Benefits4. Employee Benefits5. Tools we use6. Best Practices

50% of the US workforce holds a job that is compatible with at least partial telework

Data

Source: Global Workplace Analytics

● 80% to 90% of the US workforce says they would like to telework at least part time

● Employees at Fortune 1000 companies are not at their desk 50-60% of the time

Data


Worker Happiness Data

Source: Global Workplace Analytics and Polycom

Myths

Remote employees are out catching Pokemon instead of working

Productivity Decreases

Source: Harvard Business Review

● Communication suffers● Employees are out of contact● Company data is at risk

Myths

● Employers save $11,000 per year per employee● Employers save big on office spaces, utilities, office

supplies, furniture, janitorial services, parking permits, etc.● Significant decrease in employee sick days● Increased employee productivity● Lower employee turnover● Increased talent pool due to less geographical restrictions● Higher employee satisfaction

Employer Benefits

Sources: Global Workplace AnalyticsHarvard Business Review

● Employees gain back the equivalent of 2-3 weeks of personal time per year

● Employees save between $2,000 to $7,000 in transportation and work related costs

● Higher job satisfaction● Happier and healthier● Spend more time with family and loved ones● The ability to work and travel

Employee Benefits


Tools We UseThe VirtualPBXSoftphone App

● Internal and external voice communications

● Desktop features include transfers, conferencing, and more

● Mobile version has Siri integration, battery saver, and more

Tools We Use

Dash

● Follow Me Calling● Auto-Attendant● Hot-Desking

Tools We Use

Trello

● Internal project management and scheduling

● Team project collaboration, voting, and engineering escalations

● Product road map

Tools We Use

Slack

● Internal communication● Integrations: alerts for new

signups, form completions, new support tickets, online chat systems

● Channels: news, teams, projects, talking to self, one-on-one

● External slack groups for partnerships and networking

Tools We Use

Google Meet

● Internal video calling● One on One’s● Screensharing

● Hire talented virtual workers● Optimize the right communication tools● Set communication standards● Use a virtual project management tool● Set and track objective-based goals

Core Best Practices


● Two-factor authentication● VPN● Fast/stable internet connection● Team building exercises● Create an ergonomic workspace● Automate processes● Use emojis and gifs to give virtual high fives● Daily video chat meetings

Best Practices


Questions

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