Building and Supporting a Remote Workforce

Some benefits of remote work include greater scheduling flexibility, increased employee retention, and larger talent pools to draw from when filling positions or building a team. While organizations benefit in a variety of ways from fully remote work settings, remote work can also present unique challenges, such as breakdowns in communication, diminished company culture, and lower employee engagement. This course examines how organizations can leverage the benefits of remote work while mitigating the challenges. Topics covered include talent planning, performance management, organizational development, and employee engagement—examined in the context of a remote work setting. Through learning about remote work, HR professionals will be better equipped to propose hybrid solutions that align with organizational goals. Learning Outcomes Explain how remote work settings affect each stage of the employee life cycle Identify methods for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding remote employees List key elements of a benefits program best suited for a fully remote workforce Recognize strategies for leading remote teams and promoting employee engagement Implement effective communication when managing a remote workforce Determine successful approaches for resolving conflict in remote settings Apply methods for performance management in remote settings Identify the appropriate action steps for leading an organization's transition between in-person, hybrid, and remote work settings