COVID-19 and the need to suddenly adapt to working from home has created an unprecedented challenge for work environments around the world. Those coworkers who could once stop by someone’s desk or pop into an office for a quick discussion are faced with what feels like significant gaps in the workforce. However, just because we are all farther apart in distance doesn’t mean we have to be more distant in our connections.
You’re Being Challenged Without the Time for Preparation
It might feel like we’re all being forced to take a test where no one had time to study. Shifting to a remote workforce has become a necessity, and not everyone was ready for the change. It created confusion, frustration, and the loss of your productivity across multiple markets and industries. Everyone has been pushed onto their back foot a little bit while they figure out the best solutions for their workforce.
You likely have employees who have never worked from home or who are unfamiliar with the technology required to work remotely at a professional level. The time it takes to train them is time you’ll lose in productivity.
The Tools You Need Already Exist
The good news is that all the applications and software you need to connect to your coworkers dynamically and productively are already available. The Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications, and particularly Microsoft Teams, offers the teamwork tools your organization needs. Teams offers the ability to meet with your workforce in a seamless fashion that you can depend on to provide a clear and consistent connection. It includes features like screen sharing, large group chat capability, and accessibility on multiple devices.
Eliminate the Clutter, Focus on Connections
Another benefit of Office 365 and Teams is everything you won’t be doing. You won’t have to keep sending emails or spend time managing your inbox. All your communications can be run through a single source. Simplify your communications, and you’ll see productivity start to climb back up. Teams also comes with direct access to OneDrive and SharePoint, making your file sharing a simple click process.
Track Information and the Flow of Conversation
Have you ever gotten stuck in a loop of searching for the right email chain or where you missed the last message in a group chat? You won’t have to worry about these factors any longer with Teams. The search function offers you the ability to find relevant information quickly. And conversation threads are simple to track across multiple chat rooms and company channels. These tools are as practical as they are advanced.
It can be difficult to know the all the tools you’re going to need when transitioning to working remotely. The team at Tridius is here to make those decisions simple and straightforward.
Allow Us to Help Your Company Transition
As our client, it’s our objective to be at your side with you during the good times and the bad. The Tridius consulting team is ready to train you on the best ways to optimize your remote workforce and make the most of the technology available. We can give you practical guidance on how to integrate Microsoft Teams into your workflow and day-to-day operations. Contact us today to learn more!
