(Newswire.net — January 27, 2021) —
Remote working is becoming the norm, whether with full-time staff working remotely, on a hybrid schedule, or hiring a range of freelancers and contractors. If your business isn’t protected and prepared for a remote setup, you might find that your 2021 work isn’t as profitable as it could be.
There are many technology options that can benefit a business that is still pivoting to support a remote working team.
Communication
If communications aren’t clear and effective, then it can be disastrous for a business. Having a simple and effective communications platform can help your team remain productive and in sync.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is fast and intuitive. You can set up meetings and more using the calendar. Audio calling, integration with other Microsoft tools, chat messaging, and more are available. If you need a single quick, streamlined option, this is it.
Slack
Incredibly popular for all business sizes. It has an instant chat messaging space, many different integration options, file-sharing, and separate channels. The app integration makes Slack more useful than a simple chat.
Zoom
In 2020, Zoom saw a huge influx of businesses using the platform. You can record and store the meetings, which is great for those who need to make notes or go back over what was said. It offers screen-sharing, call recording, video conferencing, and a chat option too.
Administration and Human Resources
Timesheet management, payroll, recruitment, and policies become more challenging to manage when you are no longer in the physical environment. HR plays one of the most vital roles within a company, and their software is essential to manage the day-to-day functions of the business.
Sage
One of the most popular HR options for many businesses, regardless of size. Sage can help remote HR manage payroll, CRM, payments, resource planning, and accounting. Its HR solution, Sage Business Cloud People, is a leading HR software for people management.
15Five
A people management software that has a range of exciting options. 15Five has the option to have weekly meetings, check on employee performance, objective tracking, 360 reviews and is a highly-rated performance tracking software.
PDS
One of the most popular software across the US, PDS provides an end-to-end HCM solution. Recruiting, benefits, payroll, human resources, and even attendance software can be managed with PDS.
Cloud Computing and Storage
IT cloud storage can be a tricky topic because there are so many options, and they often come with extra offers and things you don’t need. To get a clear idea of what you need, it is best to work with an MSP who understands IT cloud solutions.
pCloud
pCloud offers lifetime access for a single fee. This is perfect for those who don’t want to keep on top of monthly costs but need a cloud storage solution. It has 10 million users of individuals and businesses, including Uber, Coca-Cola, and Nike.
Sync
Specifically for HIPAA, PIPEDA, GDPA compliance, Sync is ideal. It offers eliminated third-party tracking, granular user permissions, two-factor authentication, remote device lockout, and end-to-end encryption. You will pay $5 per user per month.
Google Drive
Google Drive offers a great 15 GB for free, so long as you have a Google account. It has integration across almost all of the devices and works with Slack, DocuSign, Salesforce, and Adobe products. As a business, you’ll need GSuite for more storage, though.
Project Management and Collaboration
Managing projects correctly can be more difficult when people are working remotely. Yet, there are many different software to help keep projects on track with ease.
Asana
Asana works for companies of all sizes and is very simple to use too. You are able to assign deadlines, comment on threads, add links, and prioritize tasks too. One of the best things you can see is a snapshot of your team’s capacity.
Trello
Trello’s goal is to make your teamwork easier. It allows you to track tasks quickly, assign cards to projects and team members, label things, track work, and a range of power-ups. A number of integrations make it even easier to use.
Monday.com
One of the most intuitive interfaces of all of the project management. There are a range of templates that you can use if you want to set up projects quickly. It is customizable and has a mobile app that can help keep you on track too.
Employee hiring and training
Hiring and training might seem impossible remotely. However, with the right tools, you can train, support, and hire the right people all the time.
ProProfs Knowledge Base
Onboarding is an essential part of the employee experience. You can ceating a handbook, a pool of resources, and explain the role that they will be playing within the company. It creates a safe spec for new employees to read and absorb as much as possible about your company.
BambooHR
A super simple platform that allows for self-onboarding. You’ll need to set up welcome emails, intros for the rest of the staff, and a new hire packet. Once that is set up, a new employee will work themselves through the process.
eSkill
Reduce the cost of hiring and time to hire by giving candidates pre-employment assessments. eSkill offers skills assessments for a variety of industries including banking, construction, IT, HR, sales, administration, and many more. Pre-hire assessments will give you confidence that you’re hiring the right candidate for the job.
YouTube
One of the easiest ways to provide detailed training for your staff is to create a range of informative videos. When you are thinking about where to host them, YouTube is the perfect solution. You can make your link private and only accessible by those who have the link. Simple and effective.