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How To Improve Efficiency In Remote Staff

As we are in the middle of a pandemic, it’s becoming more and more common for companies to have their staff working remotely. This is going to be the new normal for a while, but prior to the pandemic there were plenty of different types of jobs that had field workers out there and getting their work done without an office. Think about postal workers, technicians who check your meters and field sales workers - they work without the pressure of an office. They also have to remain efficient while they are working - and that’s not always easy!


Many business owners worry that their employees will not be as efficient if they are out of sight, out of mind. When you consider the fact that there are plenty of people out there getting their work done without needing to be monitored, it should give you confidence in your staff. So, how can you improve their existing efficiency levels? Let’s take a look!

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Equip Them Well

One of the best ways to improve the productivity and efficiency of your staff is to equip them. If your staff need cars, provide them. If your employees need the best flow meters, then look into investing in flow meter hire. You need to ensure that people can actually work well, and knowing that they have the right equipment to do it all will help.

Communicate Properly

You are trying to work towards people working without you around, right? Well, that doesn't mean that you stop communicating. You need to get on board with software and other platforms that will facilitate excellent communication between you and your staff. You can then track your updates and keep your employees informed on the go.

Invest In Time-Tracking

While you won’t want to track your staff, it’s not about that! If you have people working at home, you need to know how much time is spent on working and not procrastinating. You won’t be too popular with this one, though. You should, instead, go on the rule that as long as tasks are done and deadlines are met, you are happy to let people dictate their own schedule.

Stop & Collaborate

Without jumping into MC Hammer lyrics, you should consider how you can collaborate with your team. You can use things like Skype for Business, Yammer, RingCentral VoIP and more. You need to build a good culture of trust, and it involves collaboration!

What Results Do You Need?

Lastly, you need to think about what you want from your remote employees. Are you looking to trust the people who work for you or do you want a way to watch what they’re doing? You need to offer your guidance and equipment to help your employees become better at their jobs. Otherwise, you will lose those who work well. Know what results you want from your people, and you will find it easier to communicate with people working for you. Efficiency is important, and now you know how to maximise it.

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