Flexible work has become part of our ‘new normal’ The changes created during COVID-19 have become a catalyst for teams to consider long-term improvements to their working arrangements. We created unprecedented support systems for team members to productively work from home. Now that many of the constraints caused by COVID-19 are subsiding, team leaders are
A colleague with a software business told me recently there is a strong theme in what his clients are concerned about right now. The question keeping them awake at night is “Should I introduce remote work?” Perhaps that sounds familiar. After working from home en masse, many a business executive has begun to notice that
Distractions are unavoidable for remote teams. 54% of respondents from Udemy’s Workplace Distraction Report acknowledge that distractions prevent them from performing to the best of their ability. An even higher number of employees – 70% of team members – believe proper training is key to blocking out distractions and staying focused. But distractions can be the
One of the most uncomfortable realities of remote work is the feeling of speaking to thin air. You send an email and then wonder, is there an echo in here? Two days pass and still no response. And you’re not sure why – is your team member off work and did they forget to put
Remote teams are filled with diverse personalities, which can be a huge asset. At the same time, collisions and roadblocks can lead to collaboration issues. Imagine this example… A meeting starts out as normal, but you quickly realise that you’ve heard a lot more of one particular person’s voice than almost everyone else combined. Meet
As the COVID-19 crisis dissipates, business leaders around the world are adapting to a new normal. Team members have grown more accustomed to choosing how, where, and when they work best – and in many cases, they have been more productive. Leaders are starting to consider shifting towards a more flexible week. We want to
Reliable, cohesive teams are built on trust and strong communication. Fast Company warns that uncertainty about accountability in remote work leads to two common problems: managers micromanaging and employees overworking to prove themselves. But through developing a strong team culture, both of these difficulties can be avoided. Let’s break down ways some ways trust and
Leading a remote team comes with its fair share of challenges – issues can creep into your team culture if you don’t address them directly. In this blog post, we explore some moments in your day to which you may relate, if you lead a remote team. Steve and his team have their daily meeting
https://youtu.be/8LBkTvmGcGc 2020 has been a lesson in how to build an effective remote team, and almost all industries have been impacted. Interestingly, Forbes predicted even before the pandemic: “Remote work is no longer a privilege. It’s become the standard operating mode…” Remote teams are the new normal, and as leaders, it helps to be ready for
Up until now, remote work has been unconvincing. How could it actually become a viable, sustainable way of working? Now a large number of people have shown they can sustain their productivity while working from home, during stressful times. It seems that working away from the office could be worth thinking about. What if you
Have you ever calculated exactly what a meeting costs your business? For those of you that haven’t, the results may be shocking. Even if you’re a business owner with a relatively small sized team, your average weekly ‘catch up’ could be costing you $500 per hour. And, now with working from home becoming ‘the new
Technology isn’t the only ingredient to a successful work from home team. Yes, it is hugely significant to the way you will communicate, share and collaborate with one another but there is obviously a human element in this equation. We’ve been through the different technological options, which are your tools for remote work but now
With Working From Home (WFH) becoming the ‘new normal’, many businesses and employees are having to transition into ways of working that are completely unfamiliar. This can be a challenging and intimidating time – especially for those of us who aren’t tech savvy. Transformed Teams’ main objective is helping businesses implement remote work. We thought
Transformed Teams’ Workplace Strategist Nina Fountain has written a blog post about surviving working remotely during this time of unprecedented stress and upheaval. Over the past three weeks the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way employers work, whether they were prepared or not. Remote working can have significant benefits when managed effectively, including the potential
Expert workplace culture consultant Nina Fountain is here to help with advice so your business stays connected when employees are working from home. This was a customised webinar to specifically help with your questions. Helping you make working from home, work.
Technology is rapidly changing who we trust and how we get to that point, and in a world where teams are working remotely, leaders need to understand how trust is built even when time spent face-to-face is minimal. A team without trust isn’t a team: it’s just a group of people, working together, often making
At Transformed Teams, we reshape ways of working and workspaces around what businesses and people really need. Flexible work, greater mobility and a global pandemic have brought strain and new challenges. These are not new for us – we have been creating flexible workplaces since 2013.
Clients who work with us expect to halve the time it will take to increase teamwork, productivity and workplace satisfaction. We create remarkable, flexible workplaces, quickly.
