Companies have a duty to look after their employees’ well-being, and one way to do so is to have a robust remote working strategy as part of your Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
In fact, remote work is even more critical today, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Authorities found that interaction between colleagues at workplaces was one of the key contributors to locally transmitted cases of COVID-191.
But how can SMBs ensure that remote working or telecommuting does not disrupt business operations? With the right tools, the team can get together, share ideas and collaborate – virtually.
With Microsoft Teams, formal meetings and staff interactions can continue even as team members are apart through video conferencing. Employees can participate in larger, team-wide meetings through the app or a phone number. They can also present their work from anywhere, get face time with their bosses to discuss pressing issues, and engage in smaller group discussions with colleagues – to name a few.
In this virtual workspace, employees can share and work on files securely in real-time on the cloud – whether it is an Excel spreadsheet containing key company financials or a PowerPoint presentation for the upcoming pitch with a potential client. When working away from their desks, they can also continue to make and receive calls through their desk lines, via the Teams app.
Your company can continue to operate, and employees can remain engaged and productive – even with everyone staying away from the office.