Managing Hybrid and Remote Teams

In this lecture we discuss terms like flexible working, telecommuting and hybrid workforce, and draw on original WorkFLEX research to identify some of the current trends and practices.

For hybrid or remote working to work well, managers must understand the specific wants and needs of their team members.

In this lesson, we have included an effective exercise you can run with your team members, which is guaranteed to help create a shared understanding of their individual needs.

An important first step in the development of a hybrid work plan is to consider the type of tasks that your team perform, and whether they work better remotely or in the office environment.

Managing employees when they are working remotely, requires very different thinking strategies and leadership compared to managing employees who are based full time in the office.

In this lesson we discuss a number of best practices that you can adopt, which will result in positive outcomes, for both yourself and your employees.

For a lot of managers, it can be challenging to lead, inspire, and direct a team of workers, when everybody is physically distant from each other.

However, today's leaders need to able to lead, inspire and energize their teams, regardless of where they may be located, by setting clear goals and direction, and communicating them effectively.

This lesson covers a number of steps you can take, to ensure your leadership style translates successfully.

Pulse surveys are a simple and effective tool that enable you to quickly gaining employees' opinions and perceptions on subjects related to your work environment.

Whilst some people may not regard virtual meetings as a direct replacement for face-to-face, they can still deliver some extremely positive outcomes, and are set to play a big part in the way companies operate in the post-COVID future.

Follow our list of 12 best practices, to ensure that your virtual meetings always hit the mark!

When it comes to hybrid meetings, the most popular solution that is emerging is - 'one online, all online'

When managing team members who are working remotely, it is extremely important that you have a detailed and up-to-date remote work policy in place, to cover both them and your organization.

In this lecture, we invite a range of experts from around the world to answer the following question - “What one piece of advice would you give to somebody who is facing the challenge of managing a hybrid workforce for the first time?”

In this lecture, we explore the challenges of creating the right kind of culture for your hybrid/remote workplace, by inviting a panel of global experts to answer the following question - "What is the No.1 tip you would give to managers who are attempting to improve work culture for their hybrid or remote teams?"

In order to take a holistic approach, it's important to first establish the 8 dimensions of wellness, as the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

One of the most important tips for anybody working remotely, is to always make a work schedule, and treat it as a priority.

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion, resulting from chronic workplace stress which has not been managed successfully.

In this lecture we will explore what burnout happens and recommend some steps you can take to avoid it.

In this lecture we are going to discuss the importance of relaxation, and why all remote workers should make time for it, as part of their everyday routine.

After completing this lecture, students will have a better understanding of the current technologies that facilitate productive, and secure, remote working.

Thank you so much for choosing WorkFLEX, and joining us on this course, now it's time to see how much you've learned!