Tips for a Boss With Telecommuting Employees
So you’ve decided to let some of your employees telecommute but you want to make sure they don’t spend all day watching Direct TV at home? There are a few simple tricks for any telecommuting boss that won’t leave you feeling like the Grinch
Install Logging Software: Many companies employ a product that relies on the employee signing in and that signs them out after a specified period of time. If you-re worried about your employees leaving the house this is a good way to check how active they are online.
Spur of the Moment Calls: There’s nothing wrong with checking in unannounced. Call up your telecommuting employees to chat and check that they’re where they-re supposed to be and when.
Offer incentives: There’s no better motivator than money and you shouldn’t leave your telecommuters out of the loop. They more they earn the harder they’ll work no matter who’s watching so figure out a way to reward all of your employees for the work they put out. It’s the right thing to do.