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The workplace is changing. Businesses are increasingly shifting away from shared cubicle spaces to hybrid or remote work models. But with this shift comes a need to invest in advanced remote tools to maintain productivity, collaboration and security.
Studies indicate remote work can boost employee productivity by 13% due to reduced commute time and workplace distraction. So, investing in advanced remote tools to support your employees is essential to keep your business running smoothly — both in and out of the office — and ensure long-term success.
Communication and Collaboration Tools
Video Conferencing
Platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have become integral as they facilitate instant communication, allowing your employees to collaborate in real-time without delays. With 36% of employed Australians working from home often as of August 2024, it's important to have reliable video communication tools.
Asynchronous Communication
Tools like Slack enable instant messaging and organized channels ensuring your employees can work efficiently and communicate from any location.
Virtual Whiteboards
Applications like Miro and MURAL offer virtual whiteboards that support brainstorming and collaborative planning.
Project and Workflow Management Tools
Task Management
Platforms like Trello and Asana assist in tracking projects and deadlines. These tools are vital for coordinating tasks among your in-office and remote employees. These types of tools are becoming more commonly used among businesses with 69% of Australian employers offering hybrid work arrangements.
Cloud Document Collaboration
Services such as AI-powered Google Workspace enable real-time editing and knowledge sharing, which makes collaboration among your dispersed teams considerably easier and more accurate.
Time Tracking and Productivity
Applications like Toggl can help monitor work efficiency, which is a critical aspect if you are managing a remote workforce.
Cybersecurity and Other Remote Access Tools
VPNs and Secure Access
Solutions like NordVPN provide encrypted connections, which can safeguard any sensitive data that's stored and shared virtually.
Password Managers
Remote tools such as 1Password secure credentials are critical as remote work demands stronger security measures.
Endpoint Security
Services like CrowdStrike protect devices and ensure your remote work environments remain secure against potential virtual threats.
Automation and AI-Powered Tools
AI Virtual Assistants
Applications like Otter.ai offer meeting transcriptions which can make record-keeping and information sharing easier and more accessible for your entire business.
Workflow Automation
Platforms such as Zapier integrate apps and automate tasks, which can streamline your workflows and reduce manual efforts.
By investing in these advanced remote tools to build and support a hybrid and remote workforce, you can reduce overhead costs — like large office spaces — and promote scalability by supporting expansion without large investments into infrastructure. While you invest in tools to future-proof your hybrid and remote operations, let WMC Accounting help manage your business by providing advice tailored to you. Contact us today to get support for your business, from any remote location you happen to be in.
