Managing Remote Employees

Language: English

Short Description: More and more businesses are turning to technology to handle both internal and external communications. Making the idea of a centralized workforce that meets face-to-face daily less common. Many companies are embracing the idea of remote workers who can provide a diverse range of skills and viewpoints without being bound by location. There is an abundance of advantages to remote work, both for the employer and employee, but without being aware of the challenges that can arise when managing remote workers, managers can find it difficult to successfully supervisor their remote employees. As the working environment changes, it is important for managers and supervisors to stay up to date on the current technologies, skills, and trends available. In this course, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely and give managers tips for helping their remote workers stay connected and motivated.

Instructor Description: This course is completely self-paced. Learners are provided access to the learner support helpdesk where they can ask any questions relating to the experience or curriculum.

Certification: Intuit

Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader