Remote jobs are becoming the trendy aspect of
business operations, and this is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Business owners have begun to realise the advantages of running a virtual-based enterprise, some of which includes, the lesser cost of operation and increased comfort in the discharge of tasks.
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Irrespective of convenience in working anywhere away from an official workplace, remote staff members are still required to work within the standard business hours. Other companies are a little sceptical about the relevance of remote jobs to productivity, thus, this article will help change the perception that jobs from home can still be managed. This is because efficient digital
tools that help monitor the progress of employees abound.
Clockify is a time-tracker application that allows business owners and remote workers to time responses and results to a given task. It helps managers track the time a team exhausts performance in the form of timesheets, billable hours, project completion, and schedules. Clockify is a free application, however, users can choose its other bundle packages to enjoy additional features at a cost.
ProofHub is one of the most reliable remote team management tools that help to create a closely knitted online presence by bringing work elements to one place. Team members are granted the chance to have smooth interactions with fellow teammates and clients. The management tool includes features such as online proofing, discussions, chat to share feedback, and remote project management.
Asana is a great Human Resource tool that could help to improve team collaboration and work management. With Asana, remote teams can create projects, assign work to teammates, set official deadlines and communicate tasks information seamlessly, and directly. It also includes reporting tools, file attachments, calendars, as well as an integrative interface that allows the use of plug-ins.
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Just as it is for other applications mentioned, Slack is a remote work communication tool where teammates within a digital space can interact, share ideas, and make necessary comments in real-time, irrespective of location or time zones. Slack is adaptive application software that can support an upload and run fully through native apps for iOS and Android to give you complete functionality.
Dropbox is a great option to share files that are too large to go through emails and other official communication platforms. Asides from this advantage, Dropbox is a modern workspace that provides needed features to manage remote employees. Through Dropbox, teammates can share, collaborate, and sync on official documents comfortably. Dropbox is a cloud storage system with a simple interface such that file upload, storage and retrieval is no hassle. Big files that include PowerPoint, Photoshop and sketch formats can be conveniently shared with anyone within the workspace.
Google Drive takes up similar tasks as those of Dropbox. Each serving as an alternative to the other. Google Drive also has cloud storage that ensures the security of files stored at a centralised location. Remote workers can draft, store, share, and retrieve documents, spreadsheets, and slide presentations. The management tool offers additional features for reporting on weekly metrics.
Irrespective of the number of tools listed here, it is still best to hire the services of a product manager with adequate knowledge and experience in overseeing workforce report. This is especially for medium and large-scale firms with large size of employees. A reliable software tool and responsive project management is a formidable combination for the success of a remotely run venture.
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