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Introduction
Technological strides have changed the landscape
of work dramatically. Empowered by improved
connectivity and a better understanding of workers’
needs, more organizations than ever are oering
flexible working conditions, including job shares,
home-working, and part-time hours. These all present
new challenges for managers. You can now cast your
hiring net all over the world, giving recruits the
freedom to choose where they live while accessing the
professional opportunities they want. Tools such as
video conferencing reduce the need to travel, help to
avoid the need for a daily commute, and free up oce
space for sta whose jobs cannot be done remotely.
As the Covid-19 pandemic taught managers the world
over, remote working is not just possible, but highly
eective when organized well. Research shows that
employee productivity is often higher and stress
levels lower. As a manager looking to nurture
contented, productive employees, you will need to
understand the trickier aspects of remote working,
as well as the specific needs of your sta. Most
importantly, you and any of your employees based
in their own living spaces must learn how to strike
a balance that ensures working from home doesn’t
feel like living at work.
Flexible Working is a clear guide for managers
working remotely, managing distributed colleagues,
coordinating hybrid teams, or transitioning to remote
work from a shared oce. Oering expert advice,
tips, and case studies, this book will help you tackle
the challenges and reap the benefits of remote
working. You will learn how to set up yourself and
others for success, choosing the right tools for online
collaboration, adopting virtual etiquette, and developing
the leadership skills you need to get the best out of
sta who don’t share a physical work space.
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