Remote Work Essentials

In the past, working from home was available sparingly as a special arrangement to accommodate specific cases. However, technological advancements and the Covid pandemic have made remote working an acceptable practice in many offices globally, to the point where some businesses thrive completely on remote teams.

Every year a large number of recruits join the workforce. In the dynamic and competitive world of work, better preparation can tip the balance to your advantage. And though remote work has commonalities, it is definitely not the same as working from an office. It requires additional skills to facilitate the remote experience and stand out with a competitive edge. In the future model of work a large pool of workers will be available beyond borders, hence upskilling to be ahead is imperative.

This course is conceptualized in the post-Covid era to help you manage yourself and the current challenges of being a remote employee. It will systematically equip you with prevalent essential practices, tips, and tools to become a valuable part of a remote/hybrid workforce.

Module 1: Zooming in on Remote Readiness

• Gauging Remote readiness
• Status check for reorientation
• Gearing up for Remote work - Examining apprehensions ****

Module 2: Demystifying Remote Work

• Appreciating the concept of Remote work
• Key Differences in Remote work
• Different scenarios of Remote work
• Working in the ‘Phygital’ workspace
• Future of Remote work ****

Module 3: Mitigating Challenges to Remote Work

• Decoding obstacles of Remote work
• Overcoming Personal Challenges of Remote work
• Overcoming Interpersonal Challenges of Remote work
• Negotiating Digital stress

Module 4:Gearing up for Effective Remote Work

• Fortifying the Essential Tool kit for Remote work
• Key Remote working Skills
• Digital Infrastructure Checklist
• Creating a productive ‘remote office’

Module 5: Standing out as a Remote Professional

• Creating an impressive Remote Image
• Facing a Remote interview
• Acing Online presentations
• Identifying your Time Stealers

Module 6: Staying ahead as a Remote Team Member

• Trust in the remote workplace
• Remote reporting
• Running remote meetings
• Remote Collaboration