HR Telecommuting: Solutions for the Human Side of Remote Work

Technology is for many organizations, the first step.  However; experience has shown that trying to tackle technology first only leads to a higher cost, lengthened learning curve, and confusion by employees and managers.  For most organizations, CURRRENT technology is capable of supporting a Remote Workforce if utilized correctly.  For instance, many remote employees may not need as extensive technology as others.  Some may need high cost software and hardware, whereas others just need access to email.  It’s important that the technology utilized match up to the needs and knowledge of employees.

A technology analysis evaluates the 5 critical areas to technology when it comes to Remote Work and Telecommuting.  Those 5 areas are:

1. Collaboration
2. Support/Troubleshooting/Help-Desk
3. Set-up/Connectivity Procedures
4. Peripheral Requirements
5. Security

HRTelecommuting has developed many comprehensive checklists that help organizations to see if there current technology can support Remote Work or not.  By analyzing the answers to these checklists, we can infer what may need to be invested or is adequate.

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