Businesses are encouraged to let their employees work at home, when possible. UK Government, Guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19), 18th March 2020. As you’ll be aware, the latest coronavirus advice from the government is to stop non-essential contact with others. That includes avoiding the office if you’re able to work from home.
Remote working is here to stay - for a while at least
The Department of Health has advised that the UK is likely to hit its peak number of coronavirus cases in about three months, between late May and late June. That doesn’t mean we’ll be out of the woods by autumn. As such, treating home working as a temporary measure will be to our detriment.
It is vital that you put the right systems and procedures in place for remote working as soon as possible. This comes at a time when your clients are going to need your support more than ever. So it’s crucial that your business continues to operate as usual - or even better.
How to prepare for home working: identify how each person will maintain ‘business as usual’ from home
Dig deeper than simply making sure each person has a workspace and access to their emails. Aim to deliver the same level of service to clients, and not compromise your offering.
How will your team:
Companies that allow for remote work already will have the necessary knowledge and infrastructure in place to transition more of their operations to teleworking.
Plan for the worst-case scenario
Make contingency plans for 100% remote working and covering absences. Have a test run and collect feedback. Plan a day where everyone at your company works from home. Getting your ‘practice day in early means you can resolve any issues in good time.
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