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Country France

Occupation Project manager/counsellor and trainer

0. Problematic "I’m currently working for a company that hire only people working
situation in my hybrid or remotely. The idea was to be able to hire people all over France
job/my organisation without forcing them to leave near by the city where the head office is
regarding flexible officially.
work However, it seems that the managers are not used to managing a remote
team, and there is a lack of communication and follow-up from their
part. Indeed, it is very difficult to get in contact with them, to discuss and
to get answers even when this is important for the follow up of our
intervention.
Long term objectives are not clearly defined and there no regular online
meetigng organized which cut us from bonding with each other. I even
have colleague that I don’t know about, I don’t know what they really do
and the sound of their voice. Additionally, there is an implicit expectation
of availability at all times which creates a precarious balance between
work and personal life. Without clear communication and effective
management from the managers, remote work can be very difficult and
stressful for employees.”
B. How do you « Improving communication and follow-up by managers in a remote
think the work environment is crucial to ensure that employees are properly
situation supported and aligned with company objectives.
could be The employees must have a clear idea of the team they are working with,
improved? who they are and what they do. It keeps everyone motivated and
increase productivity.
This is why establish regular check-ins to discuss the employees progress,
goals, and concerns is important. Even in remote work environment, the
contact exist between people. Managers should use the right
communication tools to facilitate communication with their remote
employees (video conferencing, instant messaging, or project
management software). It is important to choose tools that are user-
friendly and accessible to all team members and to set regular meeting.
Employees may need help or support and the connexion between
people must carry on even with the distance. This may include
responding to messages and emails promptly or scheduling a call to
discuss any issues. »

References ● https://hbr.org/2020/03/a-guide-to-managing-your-
on the topic newly-remote-workers

● https://www.business.com/articles/leadership-tips-for-
remote-teams/