How to Effectively Manage Remote Employees

COVID-19 has scattered employees far and wide across each employer’s respective area. People you were used to seeing on a daily basis are now seldom seen in person or if at all. There's an old saying that "seeing is believing". Many managers tend to believe that if an employee cannot be seen then they cannot be managed. That may have been the case then, but those thoughts are a thing of the past.

Read on to learn a few, impactful ways for you to manage your remote employees effectively.

Set Daily/Weekly Goals

Setting daily/weekly goals helps employees know what they’ve accomplished, where they’ve exceeded, and where there is room for improvement. Managers can establish metrics as a way to track employee successes and failures on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Make Meetings Short and Informative

With Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and various video conferencing platforms for employers to use, collaboration efforts can be maximized and time spent spinning wheels should be minimized. As a manager, keeping meetings between 10-20 minutes can help outline work schedules and tasks for employees, and also leaves plenty of time for employers to provide a summary of work completed.

Resist Micromanaging

Whether it's in the office or remotely, you shouldn't have to constantly look over an employee's shoulder. Avoid micromanaging by placing  a premium on communication. This will maximize your opportunities to ensure that goals are being met and employees are handling their jobs effectively.