Opportunities and obstacles of monitoring a remote team
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever revolutionized team and business dynamics.
A Mckinsey survey has found that managers expect around 36% increase in work time outside the office. This means that businesses will be experiencing a paradigm shift in how they manage the workforce.
While remote working brings many advantages, it also provides some tough challenges.
Advantages
Saves traveling budget and time
Working from home saves expenses on commuting, as well as the frustration of facing traffic on the way to the office and back.
Higher productivity rate
Working from home offers convenience and flexibility. Being in their own environment helps employees to deal better with workload and pressure, making them more productive.
Better work-life balance
Working from home gives employees the opportunity to establish their own work-life balance and enjoy both sides of the equation in a more fulfilling way.
Healthier Lifestyle
When the stress of reaching the office in time gets replaced by log-in and log-out timings, employees are happier and more productive. Additionally, a healthier mind leads to a healthier body, which means less sick time.
Fix Schedules
Remote workers tend to find more stability and flexibility than anyone else. This makes it easier for them to juggle back-to-back meetings and getting tasks done.
Challenges
Communication gaps
The isolation created by the work-from-home model can make employees more productive, but can also be confusing due to decreased interaction with colleagues.
Discipline issues
Not everyone is trustworthy and responsible. Some people will take advantage of the remoteness offered by the work-from-home model, resulting in a marked drop in productivity.
Technology dependency
In the work-from-home model, people tend to rely on technology and use it to avoid certain tasks. If left uncontrolled, this trend can quickly spiral out of control.
Lack of social interactions
Some people thrive in social environments. Working from home and being away from their colleagues will negatively affect their morale, and eventually their productivity.
Team collaboration issues
Sometimes, the absence of social interactions and insufficient communications leads to misunderstandings and confusion within the team. This friction can kill team-wide productivity.
Strategies for winning at remote team management
Track Productivity - Identify workflow issues and resolve them quickly
Monitor your team’s productivity closely. Take note of which workflows are failing so that you can tweak them and make them more efficient. Also pay attention to super-productive team members. Learn more about what they’re doing, and then share their knowledge with the rest of the team.
EmpMonitor can help you overcome these challenges
When first hearing about “employee monitoring software”, most employers feel uncomfortable. Some are concerned that it’s an invasion of privacy. Others feel like they’re breaking the bond of trust that they have with their employees.
So let’s put things into perspective.
Monitoring employees
- is NOT the same as spying on them
- does NOT mean you don’t trust them
- is important for keeping your team working at optimum performance
Additionally, as an employer, you have the right AND the obligation to know how every one of your employees is utilizing company resources. This includes their working/idle time, as well as their use of company communication channels and devices.
In a company with ten thousand employees, it only takes one bad apple to destroy all the hard work you and your team have been doing for years.
- One lazy employee could easily destroy the morale of an entire department if left unchecked.
- One malicious employee could easily leak sensitive data, costing the company millions, and resulting in the job loss of many of your faithful employees.
- One careless employee could easily jeopardize your security systems, endangering the reputation and integrity of your company, and costing many employees their job.
We all find remote working undemanding and comfortable
Monitoring helps employees to accelerate the rate of productivity within their comfort zone. Plus, they can pull their own records and know what areas they need to have more effort.
Additionally, remote workers find themselves an advantage of working from any location they feel comfortable. It derives a concept of destination office, which means; employees can work from tourist spots during working hours. After that, they are free to enjoy their outings.
Monitoring technology is an incredible yet crucial tool that can either overwhelm the employees or motivate them to have better productivity. So, it’s vital to opt for advanced tools that help employees do their best.
EmpMonitor
EmpMonitor is a cloud-based employee monitor software that is available with advanced features at a flexible price. We deliver upgraded surveillance and real-time reports on the employee productivity matrix for a customized period.
Save time and excel on your employee productivity with these ultra-modern features available just for you
High-end surveillance
Get utmost visibility to the user screen through real-time screenshots and detailed reports of time consumption on web pages
Clock in clock out tracking
Get a real-time log-in and log-out employee matrix and track productive hours of the working period
Stealth mode
Monitor the device without appearing anywhere on the user screen
Employee alerts
Get reminded by an alarm system on delays
Graphical observations
Have a thorough insight on employee productivity matrix plus avail for the complete analytic report
Data security
Access your data from the cloud storage even if it gets deleted from the device
Attendance logs
Get the clock-in and clock-out details of employees of the last seven days
Device integrations
We operate on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Fact
You have the right AND the obligation to know how every one of your employees is utilizing company resources. This includes their working/idle time, as well as their use of company communication channels and devices.
Remember
Monitoring employees
- is NOT the same as spying on them
- does NOT mean you don’t trust them
- is important for keeping your team working at optimum performance
Trusted by more than a thousand companies all over the world
FAQ’s
Is EmpMonitor invisible?
Yes, it is completely invisible. It neither appears in the Programs List nor the Control Panel and is not recognizable by Task Manager.
How do I track my employees?
Sign up to EmpMonitor, add employees and users to your dashboard, and start tracking your employees using the various tracking features.
How does EmpMonitor track clock-in and clock-out times?
EmpMonitor automatically records the exact time when an employee logs into their company-issued device and when they shut it down. The app is invisible and cannot be tampered with.
Is it legal to use an employee time tracking software?
EmpMonitor only tracks the usage of company-related systems. It does not collect any data about a user’s personal drive or apps.
Is it ethical to use an employee time tracking software?
Not only is it ethical, it is also your right as a business owner and your obligation towards your business to know exactly how your employees are utilizing company time and devices. Tracking your employees’ performance and attendance is not a sign of distrust. It is an important metric that will help keep the business lean, efficient and profitable, which in turn provides your valued employees with a secure and stable job.
Does EmpMonitor have GDPR Compliance?
Yes. It gets enabled by deploying the services in the same geography using on-premises deployments.
How does EmpMonitor deal with information security?
EmpMonitor captures real-time device screenshots, has email monitoring provision, alert facility for reporting any suspicious activity, and personalized dashboard convenience that enables the administrator to restrict employees’ access to certain databases. There are also plans for document tracking.
Documents transferred to emails
USB
Network folders
Cloud drives
Printed Documents, etc.
Can EmpMonitor track the route of third-party information breaches?
EmpMonitor can track the source and the timeline of data breaches by using a predefined alert system for suspicious activity. This system is only accessible by the administrator, who can also set up filters for specific notifications.
Can EmpMonitor be used to protect company servers?
Yes, EmpMonitor can be installed on a server, and the administrator can set up which activities should be tracked and blocked.
Is EmpMonitor a viable solution for minimizing threats such as payment card data leakage, health information data breach, and health care billing fraud within the health care and e-commerce sectors?
Yes. EmpMonitor includes advanced keylogging and automated screen capture features, allowing you to track and record any sensitive data transfer.
Can EmpMonitor detect and prevent third-party access?
EmpMonitor provides a wide range of options for monitoring and detecting suspicious activity.
For instance, the administrator can set rules to trigger an alert in cases where:
someone has accessed a specified URL/application
someone accessed a URL/application for longer than a specified time interval
What are the hardware and software requirements?
EmpMonitor is compatible with MAC OS, most Linux OS versions, and all Windows computers. Additionally, dedicated apps make it possible for you and your administrators to access the dashboard from your favorite devices, including mobile.
What are the pricing plans?
You can explore our pricing plans on the pricing page.