Someone has very well quote “In life, Change is inevitable, in business Change is Vital”.

With the sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become mainstream overnight. We saw a sudden shift in the way the Business Transformed and the companies around the world started encouraging their employees to work from home focusing on the health and safety of the workforce.

COVID-19 has caused Business Leaders to rethink their game plans.

Let’s focus on some insights from the transition of business around the world to remote working.

• Communication is the key : Remote work brings new communication and coordination challenges. Increasing efficiency and productivity is of utmost importance. With several challenges in these times due to remote work, it’s important to keep the people in the loop and they feel involved at all times. A baseline requirement is for senior leaders to consistently communicate the shift and what that means to the organization with clear, concise and consistent messaging.
• Going for Digital lifestyle : In a short period of time, society has rapidly advanced to become completely digital. Today Working in the digital spaces is about more than just applying digital tools and technology. It goes beyond thinking of the new behaviours and make sure everyone has the best ability to accept and use any tech tools seamlessly.
• Being purpose-driven business & Authentic : Pandemic has made the situation grave at the business front. New dynamics are being created, remote working demands a new level of individual leaders to be authentic, to openly address uncertainties and to be open with their vulnerabilities.
• Right Technology Infrastructure : This is one of the crucial aspects to be in place so that the employees can access the information they need to complete work and serve customers. Basic hardware connections along with high speed Internet connection would help employees to remain productive at home.
• Future of work is remote : In the current scenario to address the increasing complexity for business , embracing remote work and virtual collaboration is one of the most impactful thing employers need to do . Moving forward, workplaces will become increasingly digitally focused and globally connected in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technology.

Communication and collaboration are essential when working remotely, and they can quickly be disrupted when transitioning from office work to remote locations. Interestingly together we can find ways to make the most out of virtual work experiences, navigating immediate disruptions like the coronavirus outbreak and simultaneously focusing on the longer term, systemic transitions taking place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It will be vital for working professionals to regularly embrace new techniques and acquire additional skills in order to adjust to the current scenario and be Future –Ready.