Highlights from New Zealand Tech week21

During Techweek2020, we explored the new challenge of enforced remote working.  Today, nearly everyone is working remotely, at least some the time. However, there is no one-size-fits-all remote working checklist!  

Remote working will remain for many organisations says RemotAbility’s co-founder Deepak Selvaratnam. However, the challenges (and opportunities) vary for individuals and organisations. Remote workers need specific capabilities, but it is a combined effort, alongside organisations. Regardless of capability, a targeted approach is required to support remote workers.  

Continuing individual remote work challenges include reduced supervision, communication issues, home office hazards and interruptions (like family, pets, doorbells and neighbours!), self-management, the blurred line between work and home, social isolation, motivation and wellbeing. 

Meanwhile, organisations are now managing hundreds of workplaces, instead of one. This requires remote working policies and procedures, plus work tools and communications. New global remote work standards for individuals includes workspace, environmental conditions, technology, insurances/taxation, personal productivity, mental health and wellbeing.  

Source: Techweek2021 highlights