Sessions

Offering a flexible work environment is one of the best ways to attract and retain top talent but remote workforce arrangements continue to present challenges. Such programs have led to an avalanche of questions related to the effectiveness of a workforce that performs some or all of its job from home. How do you know “work from home” employees are actually working? How can you ensure they are as productive from home as they would be from the office and that they are a part of your team and culture? How can field management effectively lead a remote team? This session will cover:

·         Best practices on communicating with and tracking a remote team.

·         Policies and tactics necessary to breed a culture for a productive and successful remote workforce.

·         How to lead and manage employees who work outside the office environment.

·         How to decide when working remotely is an appropriate and feasible option and how to set rules and guidelines.

·         Common pitfalls and issues, and how to anticipate and avoid them.

·         Information on logistical and insurance issues to consider with home-based workers.