Hey, I hear you’re a boss who wants to control remote employees? Well, then you’ve found the right person. I’m the master of remote employee control! However, I have to make it clear that my “control” here is not the “control” of the domineering president, but the “warm and humorous” control way.
First, you have to learn the trick of beating a cow from a mountain. How do you beat a cow across a mountain? Your remote employees need to feel your presence without feeling tied down. You can send them a little emoji from time to time, such as a thumbs up, or a little red flag that says “Come on, I’m watching you.” That way, they can feel you care without feeling like you’re spying on them.
Then you have to learn how to “fit in”. For remote workers, the biggest concern is miscommunication. So, you have to find the right time, when they are not busy, to talk to them and ask them how they are. This will not only enhance the relationship, but also identify and solve problems in time.
Of course, that’s not enough. You also need to learn how to “magnify” — that is, give them enough trust and respect. Remote employees choose to work remotely in large part because they desire freedom and independence. So, you have to trust their abilities and respect their choices. Only then will they work harder for you.
Finally, a word of warning: Controlling remote employees is not something that can be done overnight. You have to be patient, wise, and loving. Only in this way can you truly become the Master of remote employee control!
Well, that’s my “How to control remote employees” humor creation. Hope it helps you!