5 Steps To Staying Visible When Working Remotely

In today's world, more and more people are working remotely. While there are many benefits to it, it can also be challenging to stay visible to your team mates and manager. Here are some steps I’ve learned to use to stay visible when working remotely:

?? Communicate Regularly ??

Make sure to keep in touch with your team mates and manager through Email, Instant Messaging (IM), Video Calls or the vast ways of asynchronous communications (threads in Slack, comments in Google docs, sharing and commenting on Loom recordings etc). This will ensure that everyone is on the same page and that you are not forgotten.

?? Be Proactive ??

Take the initiative to reach out to your manager or team mates when you have updates or progress on your work, and don’t forget to ask for feedback! This will not only help you stay connected to your team, but also shows that you are engaged and committed to your work, even though you are not physically in an office.

??Use Technology To Your Advantage??

Utilise tools like project management software (Trello, Asana, Miro) or collaboration platforms (Slack, Google Docs) to stay connected with your team. This will help you contribute to the teams’ work in real time.

?? Attend Virtual Meetings ??

Make sure to attend virtual meetings even if they are not specifically related to your work, simple things like donut meetings, coffee chat hangouts or remote company activities. This will give you an opportunity to connect with people that you might otherwise not have an opportunity to chat with. These events also help you stay informed about what is happening around the business and shows your ongoing commitment and engagement.

?? Be Available ??

While this may sound obvious, make sure to be available during your regular work hours. This will help ensure that your team mates and manager can reach you if they need to. There will be times when you need focused work, so ensure you highlight that in your calendar or on your status on your IM platform so your team know when you will be available should they need your support with something.

Remember that staying visible when working remotely requires effort and intentionality. By following these steps, I’m able to maintain strong relationships with my team and manager and demonstrate my value. I hope you find some of these useful too.