Description

How to manage challenges of working from home for business success

Working from home was promised to improve employee productivity and workplace satisfaction.

Yet, the latest research suggests working from home may have the opposite effect.

Why have so many large companies from around the world asked their employees to return to the office?

Studies and real-world examples suggest challenges of working from home can include:

• Substantial reduction in productivity
• Loss of situational awareness and empathy from staff
• Significant increase in customer complaints

This webinar will examine the challenges of managing a remote workforce, with ideas on how to navigate these challenges.

Find out how to manage issues and concerns relating to staff performance, productivity, communication, career development, and use of technology.

Explore practical solutions to manage staff when you or your team who work from home. Consider when a return to work is beneficial.

Create systems and policies so that your staff can work successfully from home within your organisation.

We will consider case studies from professional services firms and government organisations.

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

22 February 2024

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This practical webinar will give practical guidance for attendees to:

• Consider the latest research on efficacy of working from home arrangements
• Identify challenges of working from home arrangements including staff performance, productivity, supervision, and career and development
• Explore how to manage challenges of working from home including effective supervision
• Consider when a return to work is the best option
• Manage requests for permanent working from home arrangements so you comply with the law
• Develop policies and guidelines for staff based on learnings from industry
• Case studies on how to support staff working from home and maximise productivity

SUITED TO

This webinar is useful for all employers, human resources, people managers and business owners, seeking practical guidance on working from home arrangements for staff. This is aimed at managers in offices, including professional services and government organisations.

PRESENTERS

Julia Shallcrass, Director and Lawyer, KiwiBoss Limited.

Michael Hempseed, Director, Frontiers of Hope.