The global COVID-19 pandemic has completely shackled our way of living. It has become the biggest challenge for companies to manage their business in newfound ways. The deadly virus has forced workforces to stay home and left companies with no choice but to implement the ‘Work from Home’ strategy.
The unprecedented scenario has pushed organizations to make this transition comfortable for their employees, clients, and consultants all over the world. To alleviate the ambiguity around workplace services, businesses should prioritize providing effective guidelines to employees on the company’s technology and communication tools.
The pandemic does not seem to be going away soon in near future; hence business owners need to focus on familiarising employees with the existing or tools that will be used for collaboration while working from home.
Important Questions to Consider Before Preparing Employees to Embrace the Change
Companies should first brainstorm on these questions and understand the bigger picture:
- What’s the current state of the company’s technology efficiency?
- Will existing technology meet the employee needs, or you need to invest in new technology to make work from home possible?
- Do employees need any kind of training to get accustomed to the company’s technology while they work from home?