The best tools for the remote job in the times of the remote work tide are often invisible. After all, you can’t see the strength of an internet connection. You can’t see the effectiveness of a Video Conference API, just as you can’t look over your employee’s shoulder to make sure they aren’t looking up old flames on Facebook. Nonetheless, you know that there’s a vast disparity between the tools that you can send your employees home with, just as you know a steel axe blade will function better than a plastic one.
With remote work becoming an increasingly popular aspect of traditionally office-bound workers, effective tools for remote work are more important than ever. Lucky for you, the options are also more expensive than ever, and choosing the best tools for you is as simple as looking for the bit that fits the screw.
Project management systems should keep employees on-task easily, without spending unnecessary time syncing various software or applications to complete quotidian tasks. It’s helpful when tools are appropriate for an employee’s role and aren’t overly complicated or distracting. Reliable cloud-based storage is a must, and accessing and using the tool should be a seamless experience. Finally, with workers collaborating from separate locations, communication technologies are key. Video conferencing and messaging systems should be clean and straightforward. Packet loss should be avoided while audio quality and speedy connections should be prioritized.
The rise of remote working will most certainly continue, and as the tools change along with it, you should too.
