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Last updated on 12th June 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s no secret that remote work has become the new normal.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n <\/i>Statistic\n<\/div>\n
\n 82% of people work now from home<\/strong>, with the remaining 18% split between working in an office, a co-working space, or other (like a coffee shop or cafe). \n
\n Source: <\/strong>Buffer State of Remote Work<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

When asked what their biggest struggle about working remotely was, people gave a mixed bag of answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The one thing that all of these answers have in common – one way or another – is that they can directly impact productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productivity is the lifeblood of any successful business. Without it, your teams become disengaged, deadlines are missed, and customer satisfaction plummets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, when productivity suffers, everything<\/em> suffers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So let\u2019s fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to take a look at 10 remote work best practices to keep you productive (and sane!<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Talk to other human beings!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Loneliness took the number two spot in Buffer\u2019s study about remote working<\/a> struggles, and that\u2019s not surprising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human beings are social creatures that crave connection and interaction – even the most introverted among us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going from a busy open-plan office environment to working alone at home can be challenging. But there\u2019s an easy fix: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to each other! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talking to other people on your team can reduce loneliness, and also improve productivity because it\u2019s a clearer way to communicate (than email or messaging) and so wires are less likely to become crossed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Meet<\/a> is an effective and free way to book in some face time with your team. You can start an instant meeting from the site\u2019s homepage: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And add others by sharing the link with them. You can also create a meeting directly from your Gmail account by clicking \u201cnew meeting\u201d on the left-hand side of the screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n <\/i>Expert Tip\n<\/div>\n
\n It\u2019s a good idea to book in these meetings as recurring events so that your team benefits from regular interaction.\u00a0\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

At Project.co, our teams meet every morning for a quick 10 – 15 minute chat. This is a great way for managers to check in on workloads, but also for everyone to share how they\u2019re feeling and benefit from just having someone to talk to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can book a recurring Google Meet event with Google calendar. All you need to do is double-click on any date and follow these steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Use tools that can help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Going from working in an office to working remotely<\/a> is a big change. Fortunately, there are many great tools out there that can help you manage that change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, Google Meet is a great tool for booking in some face-to-face time with your team. But it\u2019s not ideal for when you have a quick question and require an instant answer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the main benefits of working in an office is the ability to walk over to a colleague\u2019s desk and ask a quick question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working from home makes this impossible, but Slack is a useful substitute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slack<\/a> is an instant messaging software designed especially for workplaces. Teams can download the app and leave it running in the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you receive a message from a team member, you\u2019ll be notified instantly. And you can even see team members typing in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This instant connection with team members makes Slack a must-have for remote working!  <\/p>\n\n\n

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28 Tips for Managing Remote Teams in 2023<\/a><\/div>\n
Managing remote teams can be a challenge. So we’ve compiled a list of 28 useful tips to help make things easier!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Another tool that is key to remaining productive is a solid project management system<\/a>. Keeping track of your projects, making sure they\u2019re progressing smoothly and that everyone is able to handle their workload is especially important for remote workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project.co<\/a> is an all-encompassing tool that allows you to manage projects, communicate with your teams and clients, track time, share files, and more, all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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