Making a success of managing and working remotely

Making a success of managing and working remotely

This book will help managers and team members alike who are about to or have already started working remotely. It will enable managers to comprehend the challenges of managing remote workers and put strategies in place to overcome these, and will advise employees how to approach their work when doin...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cook, Sarah, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ely, England : IT Governance Publishing [2019]
Subjects:
Telecommuting.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009644276206719
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Benefits of remote working
  • The rise in remote working
  • More people are working remotely
  • Skills shortage is driving remote working
  • The number of self-employed people is on the rise
  • Employees choose to work more flexibly
  • Benefits to the employee
  • Benefits to the manager
  • Benefits to the organisation
  • Chapter 2: The challenges of managing and working remotely
  • Challenges for the manager
  • Challenges for the individual
  • Challenges for the organisation
  • Chapter 3: Technology as an enabler for remote working
  • What IT is needed?
  • Information security elements of IT and remote working
  • Remote worker surveillance tools
  • Tips and hints on effective use of IT when working remotely
  • Chapter 4: Top tips for managing remotely
  • The right to flexible working
  • The role of HR
  • The needs of the customer must come first
  • Managing by outcomes
  • Feedback skills
  • Connecting with team members
  • Empowerment and trust
  • Highlight the importance of well-being
  • What to cover in one-to-ones with remote workers
  • Chapter 5: Top tips for working remotely
  • Balancing work and home life
  • Tips on effective time management
  • Communicating effectively and being accessible
  • Hot-desking
  • Isolation factors
  • Well-being
  • Chapter 6: Preparing to work remotely
  • Anticipating the future
  • Creating a team charter
  • Preparation actions
  • Chapter 7: Managing change
  • The stages of change
  • Reactions to change
  • Chapter 8: Is remote working right for everyone?
  • Keeping people in productive work for as long as possible
  • Where remote working is not appropriate
  • A culture of remote working
  • Conclusion
  • Further reading.

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