Working remotely might have been a trend or even a perk BUT now it is a necessity. Stay-at-home orders prompted by COVID-19 and local governments are creating a challenge for managers (including HR) at a time when many organizations are implementing telework policies for the first time. According to recent research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) nearly three-fourths (71%) of employers are finding the adjustment challenging as a new way of doing business.  As many of are experiencing, the new policies leave many employees — and their managers — working out of the office and separated from each other for the first time.

To start, managers need to understand factors that can make remote work especially demanding. Otherwise high-performing employees may experience declines in job performance and engagement when they begin working remotely, especially in the absence of preparation and training. This program will cover:

• The challenges inherent in remote work
• Understand the challenges your employees are facing
• Ideas for reinforcing performance partnerships and accountability
• Tips for motivating remote teams
• How managers can support remote employees

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