Establishing Work from Home Policies

Establishing Work from Home Policies

28mIntermediate2020-05-19

Authors

Mike Gutman

Mike Gutman

Remote Work and Sustainability Advocate, Marketing/Business Strategist

Course details

Learn how to establish policies to help your organization successfully work from home or any other remote location. As the former director of marketing at FlexJobs and a remote work educator and advocate, Michael Gutman connects people and companies with the value of flexible work. In this course, he helps managers create a continuity plan for uncertain times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy you create can have far-reaching impact beyond the crisis, by tapping into new markets, creating a culture of work flexibility, and creating employee loyalty and engagement. Discover how to create and communicate your policy, solicit feedback, and provide the training and leadership to make your policy a success. Mike also includes a chapter of tips for employees working from home.

Skills covered

HR StrategyHuman ResourcesOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Establishing work from home policies

Developing Your Work from Home Policy

  • Elements of a work from home policy
  • Work from home policy requirements
  • Communicating about your work from home policy
  • Solicit employee questions and feedback

Making Your Work from Home Policy a Success

  • Provide training for remote managers and employees
  • Consider a work from home pilot program
  • Foster company culture from a distance
  • Lead with flexibility and compassion

Tips for Working from Home

  • Be a proactive communicator
  • Identify alignment and accountability measures
  • Avoid distractions

Conclusion

  • Evolve your work from home policy