In this post, we\u2019re going to look at some practical ways to do that. Let\u2019s dig in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Case Study: TRGT Digital <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Patrick Nancarrow<\/a>, who spoke at the EU Business School earlier this year, is the founder and CEO of TRGT Digital<\/a>, a marketing agency that manages over 50 million euros in ad spend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TRGT is a remote company and relies on a diverse team of digital marketers scattered across the globe, including in Europe, the US, and Australia. And judging from the staff turnover rate, the team at TRGT is definitely doing something right – only four full-time employees have left in the last four years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TRGT has identified three general priorities to overcoming\u00a0the challenges associated with remote work<\/strong> and to ensure employee wellbeing.\u00a0\u00a0They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these practices, tested and tweaked over many years, come together to create an online environment that\u2019s extremely conducive to remote work. And TRGT has the revenue to prove it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While your company might not be as remote-centric as TRGT, there\u2019s still a lot you can still learn from its success and practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are four tips you can implement to ensure you\u2019re productive, healthy, and happy when working from home: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Working alone comes with several health challenges, and failure to account for these can affect mental and physical wellbeing in the long-term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For remote workers, it\u2019s particularly important to look after work-life balance. Research shows that this is one of the basic requirements for happiness<\/a> when spending large amounts of time at home constantly plugged in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Making time for friends, exercising outside regularly, using communal spaces<\/strong> – all are simple ways of fostering optimal mental health. TRGT, for example, offers employees a \u201ccoworking allowance\u201d to encourage them to get out of the house.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s much easier to fritter away time when you don\u2019t have the usual constraints of office hours. If you have flexibility over your time, designate a distraction-free portion of the day that\u2019s\u00a0exclusively\u00a0<\/em>for work. Research shows that \u201cstable scheduling practices\u201d lead to\u00a0increased performance and productivity<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also use goals in the same way that TRGT uses performance reviews. By attaching desired outcomes to tasks, it\u2019s possible to review your performance and pinpoint any inefficiencies or workflow problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re on your own, collaboration understandably becomes a lot more difficult. And the overall quality of ideas suffers. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to\u00a0prioritize\u00a0<\/em>brainstorming time. If you have to choose between time spent with colleagues or solitary tasks, opt for the former option<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a manager or team leader, put in place the infrastructure for colleagues to connect via video wherever possible, create digital \u201csocial spaces\u201d like Facebook groups, and use a single project management and collaboration platform to keep everyone up to speed and working together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remote working is a skill that requires practice and continual learning. In the same way that TRGT provides its employees with training materials, you should seek out resources that will help you become more effective over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Books, videos, and courses are all inexpensive ways of keeping up to date<\/strong> with the latest research and practices related to remote working.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The world of work is changing. Freelancing and remote work is on the rise. If you\u2019re interested in a career in business, then it\u2019s important to master new skills that will enable you to work effectively remotely. It\u2019s equally important\u00a0to understand the priciples behind the methods, particularly if you are considering starting your own remote company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Courses at EU Business School are designed with\u00a0both\u00a0business fundamentals and\u00a0these industry-spanning shifts in mind. In particular, you might be interested in the\u00a0Bachelor of Arts in Digital Business, Design & Innovation<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0MBA in Digital Business<\/a>.\u00a0But whichever program you choose, your education at EU will prepare you with the skills to function\u00a0effectively in, or lead, a remote team and will\u00a0prepare\u00a0you\u00a0for a career that evolves with the ever changing\u00a0global\u00a0working landscape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you usually work in a corporate environment, you\u2019re likely reading this post from the comfort of your own home. You\u2019re probably in your pyjamas too, but we won\u2019t mention that. Coronavirus has dramatically affected the way we work. The changes will last for at least the next several weeks, and possibly beyond. Perhaps the widespread shift to remote working due to coronavirus is simply temporary. Or\u00a0perhaps\u00a0it\u00a0will\u00a0remain,\u00a0symptomatic of a broader change in the employment landscape. Indeed, the number of people working remotely has increased year-on-year, with a\u00a0150% rise from 2005 to 2017. In either case, it\u2019s vital for everybody to\u00a0be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28074,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1771,1777],"tags":[887,1195,1657],"class_list":["post-28059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-trends","category-eu-business-school-guest-speakers","tag-guest-speakers","tag-online-learning","tag-remote-working","post--single"],"yoast_head":"\r\n4 Practical Tips for Productive Remote Working <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Look After Your Mental and Physical Health <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Set a Clear Working Schedule With Clear Goals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Prioritize Team and Brainstorming Time <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Eager to Pursue a Career in Business <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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