Managing a Team Working from Home

by | May 23, 2020 | CRM, Marketing, NextAgency

Working from home is the new normal. And will be for some time. Yes, most states are re-opening after strict lock downs in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. But your staff may be worried about returning to the office full time. And the experts may be right: a second wave of the virus in the Fall could send us all back home.Besides, working from home can make your team more productive. Even when you don’t have to, you may want to have your team work remotely, at least part-time.

Managing remote workers can be a challenge. There are best practices, however. The folks at Staples, through Staples Connect, have gathered a number of helpful articles on remote work. One is aptly titled, Lessons Learned in Remote Team Management.  The key takeaways include:

  • Keep your team aligned.
  • Show the work.
  • Maintain the sense of team.
  • Make quick decisions with clear directions.
  • Look after your employees.
  • Celebrate wins.

The full article is well worth your time.

One thing the article does not mention, but I would be remiss to ignore, is to provide your team with the right tools they need. For insurance agencies, that means the right software. You know, software like, NextAgency. NextAgency is an agency management system for life and health agents. We help you and your team stay aligned and organized. We also provide CRM, marketing and commission management tools.

Implementing best practices and using NextAgency can help your agency thrive no matter what the future holds.