Amid the COVID-19 crisis, companies across Asia have been adapting to a work from home system to avoid close contact with others. Key Asian markets including Singapore, Hong Kong (SAR), and Chinese Mainland are the ones driving this trend. Right now, some companies in the Philippines have begun implementing this, too.
With most employers and employees suddenly thrust into this new realm, people are adjusting how to work and manage tasks remotely. While organizations prioritize the health and safety of their employees and encourage more people to work from home, there are intrinsic challenges to be addressed for remote working to be implemented at a larger scale.
Remote working, or work flexibility, used to be a distinctive perk. Today, it is increasingly an expectation in a modern and multi-generational workforce. As more employees search for flexible work environments and more employers try to win the war for talent by offering what entices employees, this particular topic is one that we think will only grow in popularity. Trending courses such as ‘Working remotely” and ‘Leading at a distance’ offered on LinkedIn Learning teaches skills such as setting up home offices, virtual collaboration and virtual leadership to help learners ace remote work.
As an employee, a key to staying productive when working at home is to still follow your regular work hours. Take breaks when needed but do it like you would when you’re at the office. No five hour naps, people. On the flipside, if you’re the type who never leaves the office, don’t let that habit move home with you. Set aside time for yourself and your loved ones, too.
Ensuring the success of a remote work arrangement also has to be a collective effort. While team members act on time management and productivity tips, team leaders have to understand how to manage virtual teams and ensure that team members are engaged.
