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Writer's pictureSAMUEL CHIBUNNA
Jul 19, 20203 min read

7 Ways to Spot the Traits of Effective Remote Employees

Telecommuting is becoming a popular trend for many businesses as many tasks can now be done at home. Several studies have also shown that remote working for some employees is better because they are working in an environment they can easily relax and focus in.

However, there are instances where remote working doesn’t work for some people and it may cost businesses a lot of money to keep these workers in their employ. How can you tell which ones are committed to their tasks even if they will be working remotely?

Here are some of the traits you should look for in a remote employee who will be effective workers for your company:

1. Highly Driven

Remote working is not for everyone and if they are highly driven despite working from home, you can be reassured they will do their best in meeting your deadlines and present high quality work.

2. Great Communication Skills

A good and effective remote employee will not be absent online and will be able to pick up all the instructions they need to finish the tasks given to them. They must be able to respond to you perfectly and update you regularly.

3. Independent

Since you won’t be able to see their work regularly, it is important that the remote employee is capable of following your instructions to the letter.

They must also be able to make decisions for themselves and resolve any problems that may occur which are affecting their work. They should be able to think like a boss, overseeing a bigger picture and take initiatives to perfect their work.

4. Can Prioritise Perfectly

When a remote worker gets their assignments, they should be able to organise their time wisely to get everything done. Sometimes, doing this is difficult because every task they get is “urgent.”

When this happens, the ideal remote employee must be able to tell you if they will be able to handle the job at hand and stay focused if they are able to do so.

5. Pays Great Attention to Detail

The best remote worker will be able to pick every detail they need to know about the tasks and follow them perfectly with their finished product. Their finished product must be perfectly aligned to what you want them to do.

6. Reliable

Remote workers should always be available to you during their work hours, even if their deadlines are still far away. They should be able to meet their deadlines without excuses. They must also be there to help if one member of your team is unable to do their work for some reason. Compensate them correctly if they will be able to help the team.

7. Tech Savvy

It is important that remote workers are tech savvy and won’t require IT help to finish a task. They must be comfortable with all the latest apps for remote work and be able to work with them efficiently. You wouldn’t want to spend half a day just to walk them through how to install a new software every time it is needed.

Conclusion

Not all people are cut out to be remote workers and it will hurt your business if you assign the wrong worker for the job. If you are considering doing work remotely, pick the right employees who show the qualities we listed above for the job. When you do, you will be able to run your business efficiently even if your workers are scattered around the globe.

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