Ways to work from home successfully

Want to work from home? More and more employees (and their companies) are learning how to do it successfully and you can too. 

A recent study from Polycom shows that almost a third of employees regularly work remotely, and almost two-thirds have a flexible work schedule. Clearly the concept of the workplace is changing rapidly and dramatically. The new challenge then becomes: how to stay connected and engaged as part of a cohesive team? 

This graphic shares solutions to stay connected in a work-from-home world.

With almost 80% of employees working on a team with someone in a different office, developing inclusive communication strategies and workflows is key to ensuring everyone on your team is up-to-date. Chat apps like Slack or Skype can help teammates keep in touch whether employees work remotely or not. 

Many companies also use online collaboration apps like Google’s G Suite or Basecamp to increase productivity and coordinate document organization. 

Hardware can also help. Installing something like a Nucleus home intercom system in conference rooms can keep home workers connected and engaged through face-to-face communication.

If your company is looking to draw a younger workforce as part of your recruiting process, suggest to them that a flexible work schedule is a key benefit. Over two-thirds of millennials reported a work-from-home benefit would “substantially increase their interest in an employer.” 

The final thought: If you're seeking to work from home, suggest to your current or potential employer the tools mentioned above as a way for you to work remotely. It might just be the way for you to do the job you love without having to leave home! 

Infographic provided by Nucleus.

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