[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”sheetgo-post” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
\u201cDistributed teams\u201d, \u201clocation-flexible\u201d, \u201ctelecommuting\u201d, \u201cWFH\u201d (working from home). A whole new language for a whole new way of working. Many of us had never even heard of these terms until a few years ago, but it seems that working remotely is here to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you like it or not, it is hard to deny that this trend has had a profound impact on the workplace. Working remotely has changed employees’ behavior, corporate culture, and company policies.<\/span><\/p>\n However, not everyone is sold on this idea. While some employees have fully embraced this new era of remote work, others have cheerfully jumped off the telecommuting bandwagon and returned to the office.<\/span><\/p>\n Regardless of where you stand on the issue, there are reasons to believe that remote work is the way forward. So let’s take a look at some background information before we give some tips on how to keep your team connected and productive when working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Working remotely has become the norm for many office workers worldwide. While remote work has been around for quite some time and gained a lot of traction in the digital age, the number of people working from home skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a><\/p>\n Although millions have returned to the office, many office workers can still work from home. In fact, companies are much more adept at offering remote work on a full-time basis or at least some sort of hybrid work.<\/p>\n As a result, this shift to remote work will likely keep reshaping the workplace. Some of its changes have already occurred, but it’s still hard to measure the full impact of this transition to more flexible work arrangements.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Many companies have already embraced these changes and have switched to permanent remote work<\/span><\/a>. On the other hand, other corporations are still reluctant to let their employees work remotely.<\/p>\n When companies weigh the pros and cons of working remotely, there are some good arguments on both sides. Corporate leaders who resist remote work argue that keeping employees under the same roof can foster team collaboration, increase productivity, and maintain a strong corporate culture.<\/p>\n Conversely, remote work advocates claim companies can recruit talent globally and reduce overhead costs. What’s more, proponents of teleworking also argue that working from home can boost productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n Either way, being prepared to work remotely and make the most of it is essential. So check out these tips on keeping your team connected and productive when working remotely.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Email can already be a very \u201cdistant\u201d form of communication; think of all those long-winded threads and cc’s dating back months. While email has its place (formal and important communications, conversations with external stakeholders), if your team is working remotely, you must make them feel like they\u2019re working side-by-side. Use the phone, video call, or messaging system instead.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already use one, get your team using a decent instant messaging system like Slack<\/a> or Microsoft Teams<\/a> instead of email. With integrated video calls, these online services allow colleagues to communicate 1-1 or in groups. Separate channels function as organized spaces to discuss certain topics or projects.<\/p>\n To keep track of key points and action items during discussions, you can integrate an AI note taker for teams<\/a> with Microsoft Teams, which automatically records and summarizes meetings for easy reference.\u00a0Compared with email, they offer a more immediate, sociable, and collaborative forum for communication, creating an experience closer to working together in person.<\/p>\n Slack also integrates with third-party tools and can be used for project management<\/a>, file sharing, video conferencing, and other purposes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Think of the weekly team meeting, where everyone is expected to attend, present what they\u2019re working on, and update others on their progress. When your team works remotely, schedule fixed meeting times with a formal agenda (keep to it!) and make sure everyone is present. Be as strict as you would be in the office, as high expectations boost morale and a sense of professionalism.<\/p>\n Dressing for work creates a physical, visual, and psychological distinction between personal and work time, according to experts, including HR consultant Mason Donovan<\/a>. There’s no need to wear a suit and tie, but swapping into work attire helps you make that mental switch.<\/p>\n Sticking to fixed (or at least semi-organized) working hours also helps foster healthy boundaries. Plan your timetable and share your schedule with colleagues via Google Calendar<\/a>. Google Calendar is one of the most helpful collaboration tools in G Suite for remote working. You might think of a calendar as something for self-organization, something private, but Google Calendar is also an incredibly intuitive coordination tool for distributed teams.<\/p>\n Remote workers miss out on water-cooler conversations and informal chats that bind a team, create trust, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Our team works worldwide in multiple locations, so we introduced a Friday \u201ccoffee break.\u201d The format is simple: everyone is paired up with someone at random, then you meet for 30 minutes on Google Meet<\/a> and you chat over a coffee! It might sound a bit artificial, but it works well once you get used to the idea. It functions as a slight \u201cbreather\u201d from work, a chance to get to know colleagues from other departments, and it helps build a sense of warmth and solidarity in a geographically disconnected team.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you currently use on-premise software like Microsoft Office, migrating to a cloud-based package of tools (such as Google Workspace<\/a>) will make it easier for you to transition to remote working. Google Workspace applications are hosted online, so anyone can log in to a file from anywhere, and multiple people can collaborate in the same file, in real time. You will never have to email a file as an attachment, phone a colleague to ask for a figure, or ask someone to send you an updated file \u2014 ever again. You will always have the latest version (the only version!) at your fingertips.<\/p>\n Google Docs<\/a>\u00a0allows multiple users to read, edit, and communicate (via comments) inside the same text document in real time. So, unless you’re a technical writer who needs advanced word processing features, Google Docs is a far better option for remote teams than Microsoft Word. Everything is updated automatically. Remember the days when forgetting to hit “save” could wipe out an entire day’s work? Working in cloud software means that it will never happen again.<\/p>\n Google’s answer to Excel, Google Sheets<\/a>, works on the same basis. The entire team can access the same, up-to-date spreadsheet via their browser. All they need is the link.<\/p>\n To prepare for the Microsoft to Google migration, learn about the key differences and invest in expert training and advice to get it right. Check out Ben Collin\u2019s Excel to Google Sheets<\/a> workshops, online courses, and how-to guides. As one of the world\u2019s leading Google Sheets experts, his courses have helped over 20,000 people understand how to work with Google Sheets and make the transition smoothly.<\/p>\n Make sure your entire team can access every file they need by saving them to a shared folder, such as the company\u2019s Google Drive or Dropbox<\/a>. Remind colleagues to check that they have enabled sharing permissions correctly, allowing collaborators to view or edit files as necessary.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Creating an authentic \u201cface-to-face\u201d experience is easier if your colleagues can see your face. Video conferencing can be almost as authentic and natural as sitting together. Still, it helps if you take a few steps to ensure the quality is better than when you\u2019re FaceTiming your mom. Remember to:<\/p>\n What happens to conferences and events when your team works remotely and your customers or clients are spread far and wide? Events can also continue \u2014 with a little creativity. Online event platforms like Hopin<\/a> promise to \u201cmake distance irrelevant\u201d by hosting events via live streams and videos. From workshops and networking events to trade shows, Hopin\u2019s impressive software replicates real-life events with designated areas like a \u201cstage\u201d and \u201cexpo booths.\u201d Our team has used Hopin for online conferences, and we found it worked brilliantly for participating in expert talks, interacting with attendees, and networking with partners.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In an automated workflow, the data flows automatically, and you decide where (and to whom) you want that data to go. This can eliminate the need for communication. Imagine that you regularly share certain figures with a colleague in another department. Instead of holding a meeting, sending an email, or discussing it over a call, you can create a workflow to share that specific data with them. Google Sheets\u2019 collaboration function is powerful, but sometimes you don\u2019t want to share an entire spreadsheet. Sheetgo<\/a> enables you to create custom workflows, moving and filtering the precise data you want, from sheet to sheet.<\/p>\n Instead of discussing the work you have done or will do, try to do it together, in real time. This means working in shared, online files like Google Docs or Google Slides. If you\u2019re working on a project requiring hundreds of messages back and forth, schedule a video work session instead. Talking to each other live whilst working on the file, you can often complete a task in half the time it would take otherwise.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a big team all working on G Suite, connect and integrate everyone and everything with a platform like Happeo<\/a>. It connects all the G Suite tools to create an intranet, portal, and HR directory in one.<\/p>\n If colleagues know and understand each other better personally, there is less chance of confusion or misunderstanding on a professional level. Working with a diverse team of 10 nationalities and speakers of multiple languages, we try to foster a sense of cross-cultural friendship and understanding with online gaming nights, a “Random” Slack channel to post non-work stuff and regular video conferences and co-working for the entire company including Town Hall meetings and monthly hackathons.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Imagine a typical team meeting around a table, with post-it notes, a whiteboard, and everyone contributing ideas to the brainstorming session. Well-functioning remote teams find a way to replicate that experience \u2014 but online.<\/p>\n Use a project management tool.<\/strong> There\u2019s some great project management software out there, such as Basecamp<\/a>, that gives you a virtual space to collaborate on projects as a team. Think to-do lists, file storage, project schedules, and messaging systems, all in one.<\/p>\n Use simple spreadsheets.<\/strong> Don\u2019t want to spend more on expensive software? No problem. You can use your everyday office software as an effective project management tool for a remote team. Check out our free Google Sheets-based templates for planning and tracking company OKRs<\/a> and project management<\/a>. With a spreadsheet-based workflow, you can plan projects, set deadlines and goals with colleagues, update progress, and report information in dashboards across your team, without sending any messages back and forth. For more help and guidance on setting up a spreadsheet-based workflow, talk to a Sheetgo expert<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve never done it before or have to make the switch suddenly, working remotely can be a challenge. But thanks to new online technology, it\u2019s improving all the time. Look after yourself and stay healthy with breaks for exercise. Don\u2019t forget to reach out to others if you\u2019re feeling isolated or lonely, look after yourself and your colleagues \u2014 schedule a daily video check-in to support each other, boost morale, and maintain a cohesive team structure.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cDistributed teams\u201d, \u201clocation-flexible\u201d, \u201ctelecommuting\u201d, \u201cWFH\u201d (working from home). A whole new language for a whole new way of working. Many of us had never even heard of these terms until a few years ago, but it seems that working remotely is here to stay. Whether you like it or not, it is hard to deny […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":24142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" global_module=\"20245\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" collapsed=\"off\"][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title categories=\"off\" comments=\"off\" featured_placement=\"background\" text_color=\"light\" _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" background_enable_color=\"off\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_start=\"rgba(7,22,35,0.4)\" background_color_gradient_end=\"rgba(7,22,35,0.4)\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"150px||150px||true|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"\" custom_padding_phone=\"50px||50px||true|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\"][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"sheetgo-post\" _builder_version=\"4.3.4\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.3.4\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.3.4\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\"]\n\n\"Distributed teams\", \"location-flexible\", \"telecommuting\", \"WFH\" (working from home<\/em>). A whole new language for a whole new way of working. Many of us had never even heard of these terms until a few weeks ago and now thousands of teams around the world are scrambling to switch from working together in an office to working remotely. How can we do that, and do it well?\n\nRemote working has already been on the rise for some time. In the US, between 2005-2017 there was a 159% increase in the number of people working away from the office. 50% of millennials<\/a> in the US now work freelance and IWG\u2019s Global Workspace Survey<\/a> found that 70% of professionals work remotely at least one day per week. As companies recruit more talent globally and cut back on office overheads (as well as face global risks like conflict, climate change and travel restrictions) remote working is rapidly becoming a necessity rather than a choice for huge swathes of the population.\nThe rise of remote work<\/h2>\n
How can companies benefit from remote work?<\/h2>\n
1. Ditch the emails<\/h3>\n
2. Use a workplace collaboration tool<\/h3>\n
3. Continue with fixed meetings at allotted times<\/h3>\n
4. Set boundaries<\/h3>\n
5. Introduce an online coffee break<\/h3>\n
6. Use collaborative tools<\/h3>\n
7. Do some training<\/h3>\n
8. Store files in shared spaces<\/h3>\n
9. Improve the quality of your video calls<\/h3>\n
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10. Move physical events online<\/h3>\n
11. Automate<\/h3>\n
12. Use live work sessions<\/h3>\n
13. Use a collaboration platform<\/h3>\n
14. Create a community culture<\/h3>\n
15. Track tasks and productivity<\/h3>\n
Keep your team connected when working remotely<\/h2>\n
Combat isolation and encourage interaction<\/h3>\nWhile the idea of working in your pajamas and avoiding the daily subway commute may be appealing at first (one study<\/a> found that 24% of workers would be willing to take a pay cut in exchange for the privilege) many people who\u2019ve tried home working are less than enthusiastic. From poor internet connection to demotivation and disconnection from colleagues, employees don\u2019t always respond positively.\n\nIt doesn\u2019t always work perfectly for employers either. Several prominent firms who rolled out remote working initiatives later backtracked on the idea. IBM once boasted that 40% of their workforce were remote, but later hit the headlines when they reversed their working from home policy. Yahoo famously ended its remote work policy<\/a> with the announcement that \u201cWe need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together.\u201d The head of HR explained it was because \u201csome of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions.\u201d\n\nIt's clear that remote work poses challenges. A productive, happy and effective remote team requires coordination, creativity and the right tools. We need to try to replace those valuable \"hallway and cafeteria discussions\" in a virtual way.\n\nSince its very inception our company has operated remotely so we\u2019ve had a few years to try things out and make some mistakes along the way. Read on for our top tips on how to keep your team connected and productive when working remotely.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
Simulate real-life interaction<\/h3>\n
1. Ditch the emails<\/strong><\/h5>\nEmail can already be a very \u201cdistant\u201d form of communication; just think of all those long-winded threads and ccs dating back months. While email has its place (formal and important communications, conversations with external stakeholders) if your team is working remotely, you need to try to make them feel like they\u2019re working side-by-side. Use the phone, video call or a messaging system instead.\n
2. Use a workplace collaboration tool<\/strong><\/h5>\nIf you don\u2019t already use one, get your team using a decent instant messaging system like Slack<\/a> or Microsoft Teams<\/a> instead of email. With integrated video calls, these online services allow colleagues to communicate 1-1 or in groups. Separate channels function as organized spaces to discuss certain topics or projects. Compared with email, they offer a more immediate, sociable and collaborative forum for communication, which creates an experience that\u2019s closer to working together in-person.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
Create an office-like environment with rules<\/h4>\nOne of the key problems cited by remote workers is a lack of motivation and productivity<\/a>. The physical act of going to work in another location provides us with structure, routine and a sense of transition between home- and work life. While video meetings on Zoom<\/a>, Skype or Google Meet might force you to get dressed in the morning, there\u2019s more to creating a \u201cvirtual office\u201d environment than just putting a pair of pants on (although that's also a key step).\n\nThink of the routines, activities, and structures that help you work effectively as a team inside the office, and try to replicate them online. It\u2019s not as impossible as it sounds.\n
3. Continue with fixed meetings at allotted times<\/strong><\/h5>\nThink of the weekly team meeting, where everyone is expected to attend and present what they\u2019re working on and update others on their progress. When your team is working remotely, schedule fixed meeting times with a formal agenda (keep to it!) and make sure everyone is present. Be as strict as you would be in the office as high expectations boost morale and a sense of professionalism.\n
4. Set boundaries<\/strong><\/h5>\nDress for work as it creates a physical, visual and psychological distinction between personal and work time, according to HR consultant Mason Donovan<\/a>. Stick to working hours and share your schedule with colleagues via Google Sheets or Google Calendar.\n
5. Introduce an online coffee break<\/strong><\/h5>\nRemote workers miss out on those water-cooler conversations and informal chats that bind a team, create trust and friendship and a sense of belonging. Our team works around the world in multiple different locations so we introduced a Friday \u201ccoffee break.\u201d The format is simple: everyone is paired up with someone at random, then you meet for 30 minutes on Google Meet<\/a> and you chat over a coffee! It might sound a bit artificial, but once you get used to the idea, it actually works really well. It functions as a small \u201cbreather\u201d from work, a chance to get to know colleagues from other departments and it really helps to build a sense of warmth and solidarity in a geographically disconnected team.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
Switch to online files and use the right tools<\/h3>\nRemember that working with anything physical<\/strong> is an impediment to effective remote working. Paper files and documentation are obviously a no-no. But this applies to software as well. On-premise software (applications you install and run on your computer\u2019s hard drive) is problematic for remote teams.\n
6. Use collaborative tools<\/strong><\/h5>\nIf you currently use on-premise software like Microsoft Office, migrating to a cloud-based package of tools (such as Google\u2019s G Suite<\/a>) will make it easier for you to transition to remote working. G Suite applications are hosted online, so anyone can log in to a file from anywhere, and multiple people can collaborate in the same file, in real-time. You will never have to email a file as an attachment, phone a colleague to ask for a figure or ask someone to send you an updated file \u2014 ever again. You will always have the latest version (the only version!) at your fingertips.\n
7. Do some training<\/strong><\/h5>\nTo prepare for Microsoft to Google migration, spend some time learning about the key differences and invest in expert training and advice to get it right. Check out Ben Collin\u2019s Excel to Google Sheets<\/a> workshops, online courses and how-to guides. As one of the world\u2019s leading Google Sheets experts, his courses have helped over 20,000 people understand how to work with Google Sheets and make the transition smoothly.\n
8. Store files in shared spaces<\/strong><\/h5>\nMake sure your entire team can access every file they need by saving them to a shared folder, such as the company\u2019s Google Drive or Dropbox<\/a>. Remind colleagues to check that they have enabled sharing permissions correctly, allowing collaborators to view or edit files as necessary.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
9. Improve the quality of your video calls<\/h5>\nIt might sound obvious but it\u2019s easier to create an authentic \u201cface-to-face\u201d experience if your colleagues can see your face. Video conferencing can be almost as authentic and natural as sitting in a room together, but it helps if you take a few steps to ensure the quality is a bit better than when you\u2019re FaceTiming your mom. Remember to:\n
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10. Move physical events online<\/h5>\nWondering what happens to conferences and events when your team is working remotely and your customers or clients are spread far and wide? Events can also continue \u2014 with a little creativity. Online event platforms like Hopin<\/a> promise to \u201cmake distance irrelevant\u201d by hosting events via live streams and videos. From workshops and networking events to trade shows, Hopin\u2019s impressive software replicates real-life events with designated areas like a \u201cstage\u201d and \u201cexpo booths.\u201d Our team has used Hopin for online conferences, and we found it worked brilliantly for participating in expert talks, interacting with attendees and networking with partners.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
Use software to share information in a better way<\/h3>\nEveryday frictions in the office are often due to mis- or non-communication. The risk of the message not getting across is amplified when you\u2019re working remotely. You can avoid this by reducing the need for back-and-forth communication about tedious things.\n
11. Automate<\/strong><\/h5>\nIn an automated workflow, the data flows automatically, and you decide where (and to whom) you want that data to go. This can completely eliminate the need for communication. Imagine that you regularly share certain figures with a colleague in another department. Instead of having to hold a meeting, send an email or discuss it over a call, you can create a workflow to share that specific data with them. Google Sheets\u2019 collaboration function is powerful, but sometimes you don\u2019t want to share an entire spreadsheet. Sheetgo<\/a> enables you to create custom workflows, moving and filtering the precise data you want, from sheet to sheet.\n
12. Use live work sessions<\/strong><\/h5>\nInstead of discussing the work you have done or will do, try to do it together, in real time. This means working in shared, online, files like Google Docs or Google Slides. If you\u2019re working on a project that will require hundreds of messages back and forth, schedule a video work session instead. Talking to each other live whilst working in the file, you can often get a task completed in half the time it would take otherwise.\n
13. Use a collaboration platform<\/strong><\/h5>\nIf you\u2019ve got a big team all working on G Suite, connect and integrate everyone and everything with a platform like happeo<\/a>. It connects all the G Suite tools to create a kind of intranet, portal and HR directory in one.\n
14. Create a community culture<\/strong><\/h5>\nIf colleagues know and understand each other better on a personal level, there is less chance of confusion or misunderstanding on a professional level. Working with a diverse team of 10 nationalities and speakers of multiple languages, we try to foster a sense of cross-cultural friendship and understanding with online gaming nights, a \"Random\" Slack channel to post non-work stuff and regular video conferences and co-working for the entire company including Town Hall meetings and monthly hackathons.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n
15. Track tasks and productivity<\/h5>\nImagine a typical team meeting around a table, with post-it notes, a whiteboard and everyone contributing ideas to the brainstorming session. Well-functioning remote teams find a way to replicate that experience \u2014 but online.\n\nUse a project management tool.<\/strong> There\u2019s some great software out there such as Basecamp<\/a> and Monday<\/a> that give you a virtual space to collaborate on projects as a team. Think to-do lists, file storage, project schedules and messaging systems, all in one.\n\nUse simple spreadsheets.<\/strong> Don\u2019t want to spend on more new software? No problem. You can use your everyday office software as an effective project management tool for a remote team. Check out our free Google Sheets-based templates for planning and tracking company OKRs<\/a> and project management<\/a>. With a spreadsheet-based workflow you can plan projects, set deadlines and goals with colleagues, update progress and report information in dashboards across your team, without having to send any messages back and forth. For more help and guidance on setting up a spreadsheet-based workflow, talk to one of our experts<\/a>.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.3.4\"]\n
Keep your team connected when working remotely<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019ve never done it before or you have to make the switch suddenly, working remotely can be a challenge at first. But thanks to new online technology, it\u2019s improving all the time. Look after yourself and stay healthy with breaks for exercise. Don\u2019t forget to reach out to others if you\u2019re feeling isolated or lonely, look after yourself and your colleagues \u2014 schedule a daily video check in to support each other, boost morale and maintain a cohesive team structure.\n\nLooking for more help using collaborative tools? Check out our posts on how to use G Suite for Finance<\/a> and G Suite for Education<\/a>.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","_et_gb_content_width":"2880","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[44],"class_list":["post-24061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-human-resources-processes","tag-human-resources"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24061"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24061\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}