Making a Success of Managing and Working Remotely

Cover
Title
Copyright
Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1: Benefits of remote working
	The rise in remote working
	More people are working remotely
	Skills shortage is driving remote working
	The number of self-employed people is on the rise
	Employees choose to work more flexibly
	Benefits to the employee
	Benefits to the manager
	Benefits to the organisation
Chapter 2: The challenges of managing and working remotely
	Challenges for the manager
	Challenges for the individual
	Challenges for the organisation
Chapter 3: Technology as an enabler for remote working
	What IT is needed?
	Information security elements of IT and remote working
	Remote worker surveillance tools
	Tips and hints on effective use of IT when working remotely
Chapter 4: Top tips for managing remotely
	The right to flexible working
	The role of HR
	The needs of the customer must come first
	Managing by outcomes
	Feedback skills
	Connecting with team members
	Empowerment and trust
	Highlight the importance of well-being
	What to cover in one-to-ones with remote workers
Chapter 5: Top tips for working remotely
	Balancing work and home life
	Tips on effective time management
	Communicating effectively and being accessible
	Hot-desking
	Isolation factors
	Well-being
Chapter 6: Preparing to work remotely
	Anticipating the future
	Creating a team charter
	Preparation actions
Chapter 7: Managing change
	The stages of change
	Reactions to change
Chapter 8: Is remote working right for everyone?
	Keeping people in productive work for as long as possible
	Where remote working is not appropriate
	A culture of remote working
Conclusion
Further reading