Post on 21-Jan-2018
Remote Work Tips and Tricks
Charlie GalavizSocial Media & Community Strategist
charlie.galaviz@virtualpbx.com
#RemoteWorkWebinar
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
Source: Global Workplace Analytics
Myths
Remote employees are out catching Pokemon instead of working
Productivity Decreases
Source: Harvard Business Review
● 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
Source: Global Workplace Analytics
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
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
● 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
Sources: Global Workplace AnalyticsHarvard Business Review
● 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
Sources: Global Workplace AnalyticsHarvard Business Review