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People are increasingly favoring home-based and freelance jobs than regular jobs that entail going to an office with a fixed daily schedule. Most of them desired the scheduling freedom for the pursuit of passions, along with the reason on saving on gas and fare. Some want to work for a company based outside the country without leaving their own country and families. This job trend has its advantages and disadvantages but managing remote employees is a handful task for most employers, who would to be sure that their employees are doing their jobs. To do so, here are tips for employers in managing remote employees. Establish explicit work specifications that will achieve the organization’s targets -- definite requirements, not intrusive, such as setting deadlines and regular reviews. Request for day-to-day or weekly work updates or reports. Let your employees know that they are responsible with the work they are expected to yield and tender. Managers should have implements and software systems to analyze and determine report information. Arrange regular online conferences with your team to stay connected and to confirm their important role in the team. Conducting video meetings is also recommended because the lack of face-to-face interaction can cause confusion and misunderstandings. To business owners, it is advantageous to employ remote workers since savings is huge in terms of office space, equipment, utilities, and basic essentials including toilet paper. To employees, working at the comfort of their homes or elsewhere is an advantage, without the hassle of travelling to and from the office. They are more content because their employers trust them. Moreover, remote employees especially mothers are able to maintain their jobs and family. Not to mention the friendly effect of one less automobile driving along the expressway to the environment. It’s no wonder that working-from-home trend is progressively becoming prevalent in businesses. However, it is crucial that there should be regular contact with remote team members, knowing your specific requirements and updating with them at a certain time.
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