Essential Tips for Working Remotely

With COVID-19 continuing to impact people and countries around the world, teams everywhere are moving to remote work.

Here at Alitek we’ve been working remotely for years. We know that working from home requires discipline and strong communication. To help those who may be new to online collaboration, we’d like to share some basic tips compiled from our employees and customers.

• Maintain regular hours. Set a schedule and stick to it. Be sure to include regular breaks and establish boundaries between your work and personal time.
• Overcommunicate. If you question whether your colleague will want to know something, share it. Look for opportunities to speak with people directly, even if it’s just to chat.
• Show up to online meetings. Make your presence known and be heard. Use video, even if it’s uncomfortable for you.
• Observe basic online etiquette. Take turns talking and look for opportunities to take the floor without interrupting others. Remember that it’s harder to communicate your intentions when you’re not physically present.
• Focus on outcomes, not activity. Everyone is adjusting to the new normal. Avoid judging others if they must attend to their personal needs during working hours.
• Shower and wear pants. It’s certainly okay to dress a bit cozier and more casual when working from home, but maintaining a consistent routine is a good way to keep you motivated for work.

As helpful as these tips may be, it is key that your company provides the technology to support its remote workforce. That’s why many companies have adopted Microsoft Teams. Alitek can help you quickly roll out Teams, train your employees to use it effectively, and establish rules-of-the-road to ensure proper governance of the platform.

To learn more about how Alitek can help you and your company use Teams to support remote work and enhance your remote capabilities, please visit our website at www.alitek.com.

About Alitek

Alitek is a leader in information based digital transformations. We help organizations improve business outcomes, increase efficiency, and reduce risk, through better management of information. Our experienced team works with you to build a unique strategic plan based on your specific needs, no matter the size of your company.