Marie-Louise Tass\u00e9<\/a>, Senior Consultant at Amyot G\u00e9linas Conseils inc.<\/p>\nIf the advantages for professionals of working from home are numerous (work-life balance, better concentration, reduced absenteeism, fewer delays, less stress linked to transport, etc.), so too are the benefits for the employer: the possibility of reducing their operating costs, overheads, reducing workspace (ecological footprint), access to more talented candidates, etc. All of this reinforcing the company’s overall performance. All this reinforces the company’s overall performance. <\/p>\n
Many employers are wondering whether they should consider a return to face-to-face working, full-time, part-time or not at all. How should we view the future in the face of this change, which is affecting all businesses? <\/p>\n
“That’s why it’s important for employers to think about the implementation of home working after the pandemic, and make sure it’s operationally feasible. We need to ensure that managers are willing and able to manage their teams remotely, and that fairness is respected. As for the employees, they must have a suitable place to work, while complying with health and safety standards. Their performance must be compatible with their family life. Let’s not forget that this type of work is not suitable for all positions.<\/p>\n
List of tips and tricks to consider when managing your telecommuting team :<\/strong><\/p>\n1- Assess your employees’ individual ability to work alone and unsupervised.<\/p>\n
2- Stay a manager. Working from home doesn’t mean videoconferencing in your pajamas or “slacker”. <\/p>\n
3- Follow up closely; don’t hesitate to give homework.<\/p>\n
4- Be organized and offer tools that will help your employees be efficient.<\/p>\n
5- Adapt your work schedule. If you work from home, why not suggest that your team start earlier and finish earlier? <\/p>\n
6- Not everyone performs in the same way. When telecommuting, you need to know and adapt to everyone’s pace. <\/p>\n
7- Despite everything, recognize the need for face-to-face meetings. It’s harder to resign from a boss you know than an employer you don’t know. <\/p>\n
8- Don’t skimp on recognition; it’s the foundation of a committed team.<\/p>\n
9- Don’t forget that one hour of videoconferencing is equivalent to three hours of face-to-face meetings. Meetings or interviews lasting more than an hour tire you out more quickly. Stay alert. <\/p>\n
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Connected or cyberdependent?<\/strong><\/p>\nNot everything is rosy, and the risks of telecommuting are present. Thanks to platforms like Google Drive and various videoconferencing software (Teams, Skype, Zoom, etc.), it’s impossible to dodge meetings or ignore the receipt of work documents. This invaluable IT asset, made possible by a network of interconnected global networks, can easily turn into a drawback if we’re not careful. The danger lies in hyperconnectivity – being connected too much and too often – which can lead to cyberaddiction. <\/p>\n
According to pausetonecran.com, 95% of adults in Quebec own at least one of the following devices: personal computer, smartwatch, smartphone, tablet, connected exercise bracelet. The average Canadian uses his or her smartphone for 1 hour 42 minutes a day. <\/p>\n
In an article written by Mathieu Fournier for Universit\u00e9 Laval’s Exemplaire, it is mentioned that, prior to the pandemic, around 1% of people were considered to be cyberdependent or hyperconnected. It is now estimated that around 18% of the general population is at risk of becoming cyber-dependent or hyper-connected. A cause and effect explained by the amount of time spent in front of the screen, whether for work (employees) or study (students). <\/p>\n
Vigilance (for all) is therefore recommended.<\/p>\n
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\n- Source : https:\/\/bit.ly\/3bhCclU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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