{"id":1647,"date":"2021-09-19T10:20:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T15:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/?p=1647"},"modified":"2024-03-26T00:52:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T05:52:17","slug":"set-up-remote-work-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Successfully Set-Up Remote Work Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1647\" class=\"elementor elementor-1647\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f25455c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f25455c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e61464b\" data-id=\"e61464b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98269f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98269f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The shift from fully in-office work to remote working options is occurring across nearly all industries and for businesses of all sizes. Remote working provides a variety of benefits for business owners and employees alike, including a new level of flexibility, a renewed work-life balance, and lower overhead costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59599e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"59599e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/remote-work-setup-help.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1653\" alt=\"Remote Work Setup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/remote-work-setup-help.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/remote-work-setup-help-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/remote-work-setup-help-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30eaf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b30eaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#Transitioning_to_Remote_Work\" >Transitioning to Remote Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#1Inform_Team_Members_of_Remote_Transition\" >1.\tInform Team Members of Remote Transition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#2Establish_Remote_Work_Policies_Procedures\" >2.\tEstablish Remote Work Policies &amp; Procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#3Choose_Remote_Work_Solutions\" >3.\tChoose Remote Work Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#4Set_Communication_Preferences_Protocols\" >4.\tSet Communication Preferences &amp; Protocols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#5Determine_Workspace_Equipment_Setup\" >5.\tDetermine Workspace Equipment &amp; Setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#6Establish_Onboarding_Processes\" >6.\tEstablish Onboarding Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#7Establish_Support_Line_For_Managers_Employees\" >7.\tEstablish Support Line For Managers &amp; Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#8_Focus_on_Remote_Team_Building\" >8. Focus on Remote Team Building<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/set-up-remote-work-solutions\/#9_Find_an_Experienced_IT_Provider\" >9. Find an Experienced IT Provider<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transitioning_to_Remote_Work\"><\/span>Transitioning to Remote Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf84712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf84712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether your business is transitioning fully to remote operations or is adopting a hybrid of in-office and remote work, taking the right steps when setting up your remote work setup is key to success. Here, we\u2019ll discuss the nine most important factors to consider when launching a remote working solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7f5f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca7f5f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Inform_Team_Members_of_Remote_Transition\"><\/span>1.\tInform Team Members of Remote Transition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f83363 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f83363\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being upfront with your team about the company\u2019s switch to remote work is essential to having a successful transition. Understand that not all employees or upper-level management team members will feel the same about the decision but having all the information at their disposal can help eliminate questions. Set a date for the transition and explain remote-work policies, goals, solutions, and parameters clearly. Transparency will help ease the transition and allow employees to adjust accordingly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-718d2fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"718d2fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Establish_Remote_Work_Policies_Procedures\"><\/span>2.\tEstablish Remote Work Policies &amp; Procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dd8a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dd8a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just as you likely have in-office policies in place, remote working should include specific policies that outline the rules and guidelines for employees who are working remotely. This helps to establish expectations and set up employees for success. Typically, remote working policies include:<\/p><ul><li>Working hours and how employees will track their progress and productivity<\/li><li>Preferred method of communications between team members<\/li><li>Protocols for using and accessing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/design\/cloud-application-development\">cloud applications <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/security-measures-to-take-when-working-remotely\/\">remote work solutions<\/a><\/li><li>How projects, communications, file sharing, and meetings will be managed<\/li><li>How time off such as sick time, vacations, and daily breaks will be monitored, if at all<\/li><li>Tips on privacy, security, and backing up work<\/li><\/ul><p>Workplace policies for remote work will vary for each business, but should be extremely in-depth and easily accessible for employees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc1afc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bc1afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Choose_Remote_Work_Solutions\"><\/span>3.\tChoose Remote Work Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a62c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5a62c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many excellent cloud-based solutions available to help businesses thrive in the remote workspace. Solutions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/microsoft-office-365\">Microsoft Office 365<\/a>, Zoom, Slack, and more offer essential tools and functions for businesses to communicate, collaborate, and connect online as easily as they could in person. Some of the different types of solutions available include:<\/p><ul><li>Project Management Software (<a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trello<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basecamp<\/a>)<\/li><li>Cloud Storage (<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a>)<\/li><li>Communication Tools (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slack<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skype.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skype<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teams<\/a>)<\/li><li>HR Software<\/li><li>VPN (Virtual Private Network)<\/li><\/ul><p>Finding the solution or combination of solutions that is right for your team is key to running a successful remote business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc237e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1fc237e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/best-remote-work-setup.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1652\" alt=\"Home Remote Work Space\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/best-remote-work-setup.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/best-remote-work-setup-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/best-remote-work-setup-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89fd034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89fd034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Set_Communication_Preferences_Protocols\"><\/span>4.\tSet Communication Preferences &amp; Protocols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c04d2bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c04d2bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before going remote, be sure that all employees are aware of the business\u2019s expectations regarding communications and check-ins. How are employees supposed to communicate during the day? What is the preferred method of communication for managers? Will emails, chats, video calls, or phone calls be the standard? Answering these questions will be important in guiding employees appropriately. In addition to how your staff should communicate, create guidelines for things such as response times and frequency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1933c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab1933c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Determine_Workspace_Equipment_Setup\"><\/span>5.\tDetermine Workspace Equipment &amp; Setup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee041c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ee041c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most IT experts will tell you that providing the equipment and software on which your employees will do their job is a key part of having a secure and safe working experience. This is because remote work opens up many opportunities for cybercriminals to access your business\u2019s systems. So, by providing and monitoring the equipment your employees will use, you retain much needed control on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.is-t.net\/managed-it-services-houston-tx\/network-security\">cybersecurity <\/a>of your team. However, not all businesses choose to do so. Establish with your team whether or not the company will be providing workspace equipment, cell phones, tablets, and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81c14f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81c14f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Establish_Onboarding_Processes\"><\/span>6.\tEstablish Onboarding Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f81befe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f81befe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether your existing employees are shifting from in-office to remote or you are hiring new remote employees, you\u2019ll need to have an established onboarding process to help employees learn the remote tools in use, understand expectations, and have the opportunity to ask questions. The onboarding process is the best time to go over remote work policies and procedures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b65cb59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b65cb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7Establish_Support_Line_For_Managers_Employees\"><\/span>7.\tEstablish Support Line For Managers &amp; Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f27b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9f27b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Remote work can make managing teams more difficult. Be sure to provide managers and employees clear lines of communications for support, resources, and training. By having an established support system, your team members are more likely to succeed while working remotely.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-841bcdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"841bcdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Focus_on_Remote_Team_Building\"><\/span>8. Focus on Remote Team Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4431583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4431583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the biggest criticisms of remote work is that the experience can be isolating. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for businesses to establish and prioritize remote team building activities. From online happy hours to online group chats, anything your business can do to help strengthen and support your team will be helpful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ead5125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ead5125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Find_an_Experienced_IT_Provider\"><\/span>9. Find an Experienced IT Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17e6537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17e6537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Remote work poses a variety of unique challenges for businesses. From how to track employees\u2019 activity to how to secure business files and systems, there are many technical concerns that business owners may have when it comes to going remote. 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