HighProductivity.ca

Get your office online.
We often ask people to think outside of the box. Why not work outside of the box?

work from anywhere.
never lose track of key information.
real-time collaboration.
real-time feeback
real-time oversight
reduce distractions from email and paper clutter.
save on internal printing and photocopying costs.
reduce IT costs and infrastructure requirements.
smooth workflows and improve turnaround times.

For knowledge workers who spend a lot of time in a small office or cubicle, being able to work "outside" conveys huge benefits for health and productivity. Whether it is by choice or by necessity, companies are looking for, and finding, better and better tools to facilitate working from anywhere.

What tools are companies using?

company intranets (secured "employees only" websites)
VOIP for free calling.
project management software to automate workflows.
wikis for structured and unstructured collaboration.
video calling
integrated instant messaging and conference calls.
decision support software for "speedmeetings"
online shared calendars and todo lists.

Why are they using it?

Real Estate is expensive.
Servers are cheap.
Sunlight is healthy.
More "personal space" for comfort and uninterrupted concentration.
Less commuting.
Onsite service for clients.
Bandwidth is less expensive than gasoline.

By enabling employees to work virtually, you're allowing them to save and money.

Keys to a successful office "outside the box"

Have a specific Telecommuting Agreement which includes:
the floorplan of their remote workspace - is the space appropriate?
equipment and tools: should companies provide a computer and phone line only for work?
conditions of work - are employees able to work without interruptions?
times of work: when are remote workers, on duty, available (for consultation and questions), and off duty (not responding).
Have a Company Communication Standards: - what is the expected turnaround time for a message?
Choose the right Supervision and Reporting Structure - workers can be supervised remotely too, choose the right monitoring software for the job.
Plan Unstructured Interaction Times (socializing) to replace day to day personal contact in the office.

	HighProductivity.ca Get your office online. We often ask people to think outside of the box. Why not work outside of the box? work from anywhere. never lose track of key information. real-time collaboration. real-time feeback real-time oversight reduce distractions from email and paper clutter. save on internal printing and photocopying costs. reduce IT costs and infrastructure requirements. smooth workflows and improve turnaround times. For knowledge workers who spend a lot of time in a small office or cubicle, being able to work "outside" conveys huge benefits for health and productivity. Whether it is by choice or by necessity, companies are looking for, and finding, better and better tools to facilitate working from anywhere. What tools are companies using? company intranets (secured "employees only" websites) VOIP for free calling. project management software to automate workflows. wikis for structured and unstructured collaboration. video calling integrated instant messaging and conference calls. decision support software for "speedmeetings" online shared calendars and todo lists. Why are they using it? Real Estate is expensive. Servers are cheap. Sunlight is healthy. More "personal space" for comfort and uninterrupted concentration. Less commuting. Onsite service for clients. Bandwidth is less expensive than gasoline. By enabling employees to work virtually, you're allowing them to save and money. Keys to a successful office "outside the box" Have a specific Telecommuting Agreement which includes: the floorplan of their remote workspace - is the space appropriate? equipment and tools: should companies provide a computer and phone line only for work? conditions of work - are employees able to work without interruptions? times of work: when are remote workers, on duty, available (for consultation and questions), and off duty (not responding). Have a Company Communication Standards: - what is the expected turnaround time for a message? Choose the right Supervision and Reporting Structure - workers can be supervised remotely too, choose the right monitoring software for the job. Plan Unstructured Interaction Times (socializing) to replace day to day personal contact in the office.