#AccountexUSA: Making remote work... work!

Oct 21, 2019

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00:35 – If you're moving to remote work, here are some key things to consider
01:35 – Let's get digital, digital ... When going remote, all your company's data , and processes need to be digitized
02:31 -- Having the right software and tools in place, along with digitized date ensures that you and your employees can work any place, any time
03:01 – As we discussed in Ep. 121, security is a crucial component of setting up your remote workforce
06:03 – Roman says most accountants favor Microsoft's collection of collaboration tools, especially for remote work
06:42 – Team chat or collab tools make it very easy to see who's available when
11:19 – Removing the guesswork - collaboration tools, such as Teams, keep all the information from every conversation in one place, eliminating the wasted time of searching email threads for just one thing | Microsoft.com
12:46 – First things first - what's the first thing firm owners should consider about going remote?
13:32 – The key ingredient for a successful remote-work situation is to use the right systems and tools for the situation!
13:41 – The best candidates for remote opportunities are those with experience, and who need very little supervision
14:34 – It pays dividends to keep your top employees engaged, and happy, even if that means letting them go remote
16:25 – Letting employees work when and where they want means more productivity and less wasted time
18:09 – You can accomplish more, and still have those watercooler convos, all from the comfort of home

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