HBR IdeaCast

Adjusting to Remote Work During the Coronavirus Crisis

Mar 24, 2020

Tsedal Neeley, a Harvard Business School professor and founder of Global Matters, dives into the intricacies of remote work during the pandemic. She emphasizes the vital role of technology and consistent communication in keeping employees engaged. Neeley suggests leaders should conduct a formal remote-work launch and carefully plan virtual meetings to enhance productivity. For individual contributors, maintaining a routine while staying flexible is key, especially with family at home. She also discusses the challenges of isolation and the importance of empathy in this new work landscape.

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Tsedal Neeley

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Remote Work Challenges

11min

Navigating Productivity Challenges in Remote Work

4min

Navigating Virtual Meetings

6min

Bridging the Remote-Office Divide

6min

Tsedal Neeley, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that there are simple ways leaders can help their employees stay productive, focused, and psychologically healthy as they work from home during the current global pandemic. The right technology tools and clear and constant communication are more important than ever. She recommends that managers do an official remote-work launch, carefully plan and facilitate virtual meetings, and pay extra attention to workers' behavior. For individual contributors, it's critical to maintain a routine but also embrace flexibility, especially if you're in the house with family.

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