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Category: Workforce Mobility

Firms which utilise home working systems have been reminded of the need to maintain regular contact with remote workers.

Dawn Fay, a district president with financial recruitment consultancy Robert Half International, told the Burlington Free Press that communication with home-based staff is vital in order to ensure they remain engaged and productive.

She suggested that workers who are using remote access technology should be encouraged to remain in touch with colleagues via phone calls, instant messaging or Skype, ensuring they can continue to remain informed.

Ms Fay also highlighted the importance of making home workers feel like part of the team, which can be accomplished by including them in newsletters or intranet communications.

"A newsletter also can help workers share best practices, or allow the boss to recognise a remote worker's contributions," she added.

Earlier this month, Citrix released a survey showing that a majority of workers feel they are more productive when working outside the office.

Posted by Lara Ward