OCTOBER 2021191) Technology is the key: Technology can play a key role, use the right tools to maintain efficiency and co-ordination. Major businesses are dependent on automa-tion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc. These can help not just with communication, but also with project management and document management. For example, Dropbox, Zoom, google docs, cloud storage, Slack, Hangouts, among other tools could be utilized to keep businesses and employees working remotely on the same page in the communications ecosystem. These tools offer quick communication without any limitation and can help run the daily operations smoothly.2) Frequent communication: A distributed work-force may be the only way for some businesses but the primary problem for many employees and employers getting accustomed to remote working is smooth co-ordination. In normal times, people could be called in a conference room for meetings and discussions but they are all happening virtually now, thanks to platforms such as Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, among others.In everyday work, it gets tough to maintain fine co-ordination among team members and there can be many reasons for that. Hence, businesses will have to establish strategies that are suitable in the present circumstanc-es. Businesses will have to connect with their scattered workforce in a different way. Frequent communications can resolve many issues organizations face these days and it's essential for them to maintain face-to-face in-teractions with employees so that directions can be passed easily and are not misinterpreted.3) Mitigate tech challenges: Both businesses and their employees are heavily dependent on the latest tech of the day to stay connected so that daily operations can be managed fluidly. However, not all employees are versed with the latest technology or may not have the tech ecosystem at their homes. It becomes important for businesses to ensure that the employees have the right tools to work remotely.4) Defined working hours: Organizations should chalk out plans to have defined working hours for em-ployees so that they are not asked to work at unusual timings. This has been one of the primary challenges for employees as they are expected to be available any time of day, which eventually results in disappointment and demotivation for the workforce.5) Space for feedback: Managing communication can be challenging when workers are scattered. Set up a feedback system where employers can assess participa-tion and productivity and provide feedback to the em-ployees. This will prevent any decline in efficiency and productivity, at the same time, help employees share any concerns they may be facing.
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