{"id":511794,"date":"2020-03-17T23:10:43","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T22:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devoteam.com\/expert-view\/inittogether-3-best-practices-and-tools-to-help-you-enable-remote-work-during-the-corona-outbreak\/"},"modified":"2020-03-17T23:10:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T22:10:43","slug":"inittogether-3-best-practices-and-tools-to-help-you-enable-remote-work-during-the-corona-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"expert-view","link":"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/cz\/expert-view\/inittogether-3-best-practices-and-tools-to-help-you-enable-remote-work-during-the-corona-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"#InItTogether: 3 best practices and tools to help you enable remote work during the corona outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the past few days, the outbreak of the coronavirus or Covid-19 has rapidly changed the way we work and live. Bars and restaurants are closed, organisations have cancelled public events, and schools have shut down nationwide. At the same time, companies and governments are urging employees to work from home.<\/p>\n

Now that the coronavirus has officially<\/a><\/span> reached \u201cpandemic status\u201d, remote work will likely become the new normal for a while. But not every employee or company is used to working from home. Want to stay productive and safe during this global health crisis? We\u2019re in it together. From setting up a good workspace to selecting the right tools: these are our best practices to master remote work.<\/p>\n

1. Set up a cozy workspace<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As organisational psychologists have been telling us for a while, our working environment is key to our wellbeing and performance. Small spaces, noisy neighbors and uncomfortable chairs can be absolute productivity drains during work. So, if you need to work from home, setting up a cozy workspace that boosts your spirits, is vital.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a home office, create an ad hoc space for work. Think about what you like and dislike during work. A fan of natural light? Try to find an open space with lots of windows. Easily distracted? Set up your workspace in a quiet room. In the last couple of days, I\u2019ve been working in the kitchen. Easy access to the coffeemaker and high-quality speakers are the things that keep me on track.<\/p>\n

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 9 REMOTE WORKING ESSENTIALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Work from home veteran or newbie? This checklist by Microsoft\u2019s Tine Dubois features 9 remote working essentials to stay on top of your game.<\/p>\n

View checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Amp up the communication <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Working from home can get lonely after a while. According to the State of Remote Work Study from 2019<\/a><\/span>, loneliness was the second-most reported challenge for remote workers, one experienced by 19% of respondents. But in this digital age, we don\u2019t have to be lonely. Regularly syncing with friends, family, and coworkers is a great way to reduce feelings of isolation.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a platform for every purpose. Want to keep family and friends up to speed? Send a WhatsApp chat, use Facebook Messenger, or post regular status updates on social media. To keep the lines of communication open with your boss or teams, I like using \u201crich\u201d communication that’s instant. Think about video calls, voice messages or even video status updates. Don\u2019t underestimate the power of seeing the person you\u2019re talking to, to make communications more effective.<\/p>\n

3. The right tool for the job<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Setting up an effective digital workspace requires a well-balanced strategy. Rushing into things is never the right solution. At Devoteam, my colleagues and I advocate a holistic approach to structuring data and information.<\/p>\n

In the modern workplace, every type of data has specific requirements regarding security, user experience, and business outcomes. Companies that want to create a digital workspace to empower their remote workers need to think about selecting the right tools. Data governance is key to your business. My advice? Look before you leap. Getting it right from the start will save you a lot of trouble later on.<\/p>\n

At Devoteam we use the Governance pyramid approach which can be tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n

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These are the tools I recommend:<\/p>\n

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  • Microsoft Teams
    \n<\/strong><\/strong>Microsoft Teams is a virtual coworking hub in Office 365. This shared platform for conversations, files, meetings, and apps streamlines and unifies team communications. You can use Teams for collaboration and for sharing external (confidential) information with known guests. Want to get started with Microsoft Teams? Watch the tutorial below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n