These tips were published by Management Issues.
Set up clear rules and expectations
First of all, you must make it clear what you expect from your subordinates and what their obligations are. In order for employees to work independently and efficiently, they must know what they are supposed to achieve and precisely what is expected of them.
Focus on results
When managing people remotely, you cannot watch their every step or every minute spent away from the computer. This is not even the point of remote work. You should start focusing more on the results and performance of employees instead of keeping track of whether they are really available from 9 to 5.
Maintain informal communication with your subordinates
The fact a team is working remotely does not mean informal relations and socialising should be ignored. You should still maintain informal communication with subordinates and support people's socialising with one another.
Set up internal communication rules
At what times will all team members be available? And when will the "quiet hours" be, during which nobody is to be disturbed? What communication platform will you use as primary, and what will be the other rules of internal communication?
Trust subordinates
It may be difficult but as your subordinates do have the opportunity to work from home, you as the manager will need to start trusting them more. Suppress any tendencies to micromanage; instead, allow them more space for their own working style and initiative.
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