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Managing Remote Teams Policy Template

This managing remote teams policy template outlines the way that remote teams are managed including teams that are working from home or in remote locations.

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    Managing Remote Teams Policy Template

    Australia and New Zealand

    “With a progressively spread workforce and flexible work arrangements, employees often find themselves liaising remotely. Global transitions, such as the outbreak of COVID-19, have instigated organisations to implement remote teams for larger segments of their workforce.”

    Did you know?

    Did you know these facts about Managing Remote Teams?

    • Managing a dispersed team needs effective tools to keep the remote teams in the loop.
    • Most of the virtual communicators are 53% men and 47% women.
    • Managing Remote Teams can be made easier by following a constant routine.
    • Organisations are thriving to provide Managing Remote Teams courses to their employees, especially with the current scenario;
    • and Sentrient provides the finest Managing Remote Teams course to maintain sustainability and productivity among employees.
    Course overview

    Managing Remote Teams Policy overview

    This Managing Remote Teams policy covers what Managing Remote Teams is and provides guidelines for the professional standards required within your organisation. It deals with the effective process of handling and managing remote teams, how to make the workspace meet the required criteria, how to manage mental space while working remotely, and the responsibilities of the management to support their employees.

    This Managing Remote Teams policy template can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your organisation. You can change as little or as much of the content as you like. It is important that you seek your HR or legal advice, maintain this policy as legislation changes and adjust it to meet your requirements.

    Target audience

    Target audience

    This Managing Remote Teams workplace policy template is suitable for all your employees, contractors and volunteers. Once you have adjusted the Managing Remote Teams policy template to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, you can deliver it to new starters at induction and as refresher training on a regular basis.

    Topics covered

    Topics covered

    The following topics are covered in this Managing Remote Teams policy:

    • Responsibilities of the employer – managing remote teams
    • Responsibilities of employee – working remotely
    • Provide information and training on how to work and manage remote teams efficiently.
    Course duration

    Duration

    This Managing Remote Teams policy will take approximately five minutes to complete.

    Learner experience

    Learning outcomes

    The following learning outcomes will be achieved on completion of this Managing Remote Teams policy:

    • Understand the importance of following guidelines provided by the organisation.
    • Confirm that the appropriate technology is in place to back the workflow.
    • Assist your employees in staying on track and on target by consecutively conducting regular morning discussions through a virtual meeting.
    • Encourage members of the team to interact with each other regularly and learn how to work efficiently in a functional workspace.
    • How to follow a schedule, keep a to-do list, and eliminate distractions.
    • Acknowledge that the Managing Remote Teams policy does not cover every possible event or action and that caution and common sense are required.
    Business outcomes

    Business outcomes

    Once all employees, contractors, and volunteers have completed your Managing Remote Teams policy, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

    • Identify opportunities to improve the business and collaborate in virtual space.
    • Reduce the incidents of WHS risks while working remotely.
    • Delegation of quicker and wiser decisions among the workforce while working autonomously.
    • Introduce innovative and flexible ways of increasing productivity among employees.
    • Use modern technology efficiently to liaise with clients.

    How to use this Managing Remote Teams policy template

    This Managing Remote Teams policy can be uploaded and assigned to your staff via the Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Staffwise by Sentrient human resource management platform. It is best to accompany your Managing Remote Teams policy with workplace relations and safety training, such as the Sentrient online workplace compliance courses on work-from-home.

    To get a free demonstration of the Safeguard by Sentrient online workplace compliance system or Staffwise by Sentrient human resource management platform, please get in touch with us today!

    Ready to create a safe & compliant workplace?

    Our comprehensive Managing Remote Teams Policy Template is designed to help you establish clear guidelines and protect your organisation.

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