carol a. hacker copyright 2006 how to stay connected with your remote employees

Carol A. Hackercopyright 2006

How to Stay Connected with Your Remote Employees

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1. Benefits of a remote workforce.2. Challenges of a remote

workforce.3. Tips for managing a remote

workforce.

Seminar Modules

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According to the global research firm IDC,

the remote workforce is expected to grow by

more than 30% in the next four years.

The Facts

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The Benefits

• Mobile employees have flexibility.• Productivity increases. • No cube environment! • Daily conflict is absent.

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The Benefits• Employees tend to think like owners.• Minimal travel time. • Capital costs for office space are less.• Little need to relocate key employees.• It creates a mechanism that allows employees to adjust their work schedule.

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The Benefits• There are fuel cost-savings.• Employees feel their lives are more balanced• Communication between the employees and their managers tend to improve.• It can be a way to prevent the loss of a good employee.• Staggered work schedules and hours provide better coverage.