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Seven Tips for Better Telework and Remote-Employee Engagement

Managing in the new normal

Credit: Ken Lane

Kate Zabriskie
Wed, 08/05/2020 - 12:01
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‘It was one thing to see her entire family during meetings when everyone first went into lockdown, but we’re months into this. Shouldn’t she have come up with some kind of work-at-home plan by now? I did. The situation is maddening! Her kids, dog, and husband do not mix well with work.”

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“At first, I was thrilled with my new commute and the idea of working from home. At this point, I’m a little lonely and disconnected. Worse still, there doesn’t seem to be much light at the end of the tunnel.”

“If I have to have another on-camera meeting, I may scream. Enough is enough. What happened to good-old email? It was working just fine. I don’t need to see his face or his kitchen to communicate basic information. I’m worn out.”

Sound familiar? It just might if you and your team members are participating in the new normal of remote work. For those of us not expecting it, the switch came fast and furious, and we did the best we could. Some parts of the transition went well, and others are prime examples of what not to do when working from home.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 21:50

How do managers evaluate

How do managers evaluate employees from afar? Does feedback provided with remote work stay the same as in brick and mortar settings? Get all your questions on conducting performance cycles with work from home answered in this blog! https://s.peoplehum.com/4ncfo

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