With the continuous growth of technology, more and more people can perform their jobs remotely. In fact, many prefer to do so. The numbers don’t lie — 3.7 million employees now work from home at least part time. When running a business or non-profit, it’s important to use all of your resources efficiently. Offering the business perk of a work-from-home position allows you to hire better workers. Let’s say you have a skilled applicant whose top priority is flexibility. They may be willing to sacrifice a higher salary if they have the option to telecommute because they can save money on gas and other travel expenses. While you should always compensate your employees fairly, this type of arrangement can help to get the most out of your tight budget. Once you make the jump and hire remote workers, these tips will help you make it a successful transition for your company or non-profit.
Make Expectations and Deadlines Clear
Managing employees who telecommute may be difficult for a manager who does not have experience with this type of business relationship. The best way to make sure things run smoothly is to find a candidate who is a self-starter. This type of employee doesn’t need to be micromanaged, is well organized, and respects strict timelines and deadlines. If you make expectations and deadlines clear and concise, you should have no problem managing your new telecommuting employees.
Have a Strong Voice and Data Plan
Communication is key when it comes to interacting with your employees. Since in-person communication is off the table when a worker is telecommuting, the next best option for is over the phone. Email and messaging suffices for the little things, but important conversations are easier to conduct over the phone. That’s why you need a strong voice and data plan. BetterWorld Telecom combines traditional and cutting-edge products with a triple bottom line commitment and personalized service. Our partner organizations experience an average savings of 23% over all mainstream providers.
Incorporating telecommuters into your workforce can be beneficial to you and your new hires. Making expectations and deadlines clear, along with having a strong voice and data plan will ensure the new business relationship is strong and successful. Have you hired telecommuters? Share your experiences with us!
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