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disadvantages of teleworking and solutions

Disadvantages of Teleworking (and solutions)

Digital Transformation

Teleworking is one of the most important legacies left by the pandemic at the labor level and, in general, one of the most valued elements by workers when it comes to choosing one job offer or another. And yes, there are drawbacks to telecommuting despite the extreme convenience of working from home. What happens is that there are certain aspects that are not usually taken into account until they start to weigh on your day-to-day life. It may seem strange to read such statements, considering that teleworking has made such a big, and for many, such a positive change in work routine and preference. However, it doesn’t take much digging to detect a series of shortcomings at both the individual and company level and, therefore, a list of teleworking disadvantages that you may not have noticed. It should be noted that each item on the list acts separately and that each worker, team or company is affected in a different way for each of them. With this, we can now move on to the most common work inconveniences: Disadvantages of teleworking At the individual level: The feeling of loneliness and exclusion end up weighing on all those who consider human contact to be fundamental. Loss of relationships and work environment. The relationship with your colleagues, the bonding and the team feeling is something that is almost entirely lost when applying total teleworking. This also means that the essence of the company is practically lost. Decrease in productivity. Although in the long run it may become the ideal place, your home is not designed to be your workplace and that can end up being very noticeable. If there are more people or distractions at home (children, animals…), or if you simply have elements that can distract you from your functions, these are occasions when your productivity will be reduced. Difficulties to work in a team. It is not impossible to do so, but teleworking creates very obvious barriers to teamwork. There are many tools that facilitate communication, but personal contact is very difficult to replace in a solid way. Less learning. It is precisely personal contact that generates faster learning among team members. Decrease in motivation linked to the lack of positive stimuli in day-to-day work from peers and leaders. Feeling of always being at work because you cannot differentiate your place of work from your place of leisure or rest. Meet TalentFY At the corporate level: Emotional disengagement with the company caused by this loss of close contact with the company (office) and colleagues (team). Loss of relationships and work environment. Having a good atmosphere in the office and a united team is a great asset for companies. This asset can be quite affected if the teleworking situation and the loss of contact with the worker and between workers is extended for a long time. Effort to adapt the company’s culture and organization . In order to face a new way of operating and communicating, the company must study and implement new methodologies to replace the previous ones. Investment of time and resources. Linked to the previous point, it is not only a planning effort, but also the time and resources that the company will have to allocate to the implementation of the new methodologies. With all the drawbacks that we have mentioned, it would only remain to mention some solutions that can put an end, if not all, to many of these problems. We have considered the following to be the most valuable: Solutions If you have an office: Hybrid Work Model. If you have an office and your team is interested in telecommuting, hybrid work is probably an option to consider. It is a combination of both modalities (teleworking and face-to-face work) and, in addition, it offers several possibilities. On the one hand, there is the possibility of having one part of the team in the office and the other teleworking permanently. On the other hand, there is the option for workers to rotate throughout the week (or month). For example, many companies are implementing the 3×2 weekly format (3 days in the office and 2 days teleworking). If you do not have an office: Coworking. The Coworking solution is ideal, especially for freelancers, freelancers, SMEs and startups. These are very economical collaborative spaces that also offer flexibility both in terms of prices and the use of their own facilities, creating an adaptability that is as evident as it is necessary for their users. They can make a workspace their own while sharing common spaces, meeting rooms, etc., thus facilitating respect for the work of others and the creation of relationships, links and synergies between different professionals. To learn more about the industry and the solution offered, we had the opportunity to speak directly with CREC Coworking. Present in Barcelona and Sabadell, with a large community and a very personalized treatment to its users, CREC Coworking has been able to adapt to the new situation to continue increasing its community and providing all the spaces and services that a professional needs. “Remote work has become increasingly common, but that’s not the best solution for everyone,” highlights one of its Community Builders. “It’s very important to have a place to work and just work, without the distractions of home and having the ability to separate your personal life from your work life.” In addition, “an important point is that you don’t have to worry about costs, supplies, cleaning…”. And finally, emphasizing freelancers and self-employed, they highlight the fact that “you will always give a better image if you have your own work area in case you have to hold meetings or events”. Yes, the convenience of working from home is undeniable, but to what extent? And you, are you already teleworking? Would you rather have your own workspace than work from home? Do you agree with the disadvantages of teleworking that we have mentioned? We are listening! Try TalentFY in a Live Demo Try our recruiting platform without compromise.

how to choose the employee of the month

How to choose the employee of the month?

HHRR

Human talent is undoubtedly one of the most valuable resources of companies, and as such it must be valued and cared for. Hence the importance of generating dynamics such as employee of the month to motivate the team and fill with pride who is worthy of receiving it. But do you know how to choose the employee of the month correctly? Sometimes we can be naive, and it is common for such initiatives to end up being viewed negatively by employees because some organizations do not manage them properly. Keep in mind that this is a tool that will allow you to improve the productivity of your company as well as strengthen the organizational culture and the spirit of your team as long as you do it well. Today you will learn how to choose the employee of the month in 4 simple steps and what benefits it will bring. Steps for choosing the employee of the month 1. Explore This will always be the first step for everything to go well. We recommend asking questions such as: What do I want employees to do better? If you know what they need to work on a little more you can have it as one of the goals to achieve to be the employee of the month. What are the goals of the month of the organization? These will also be within the employee performance measurement of the month. What are the motivations of my collaborators? By knowing what motivates them, what they like to work in your company you can have more clear what is the best prize for them. What channels do I count on to communicate the initiative? If all your employees don’t know about the dynamics you will have a big problem that will affect your organizational culture. What’s my prize budget? This is very important, remember that the prize should be proportional to what you choose to win it and clearly also according to your budget. 2. Plan ahead After having the clear information you must create the bases of the contest and for this, the most important is to make clear the goals that must be achieved to become the employee of the month, as well as the methodology, the period to be evaluated, the awards (this can be surprising too) and the Publication schedule of the winners. Keep in mind that the whole process must be carried out with transparency and objectivity. For this, the clearer the terms and conditions are, the easier it will be to communicate. Perhaps setting the goals to be achieved can be the most complicated. We help you with some examples, but not the only ones: Objective-based Each post has its objectives and is generally easy to quantify/measure. It’s a way to keep employees motivated to achieve and exceed their monthly goals and avoid making them a routine. In sales this is very clear. By tasks performed. This is another data very easily quantifiable and for which you can even use variousonline tools that will help you to measure them very accurately. Of course, you must decide whether to reward the quantity or the quality of the tasks performed. For punctuality:In this case, punctuality not only referred to the time of arrival at the office, but also in compliance with the established deadlines. It is a way to reward and maintain the discipline and good habits of employees. There are other more subjective variants such as teamwork and professional development, these could be subcategories for other awards that you could consider. For example, your collaborators might vote to give the teamwork award for the person who makes the team improve every day. Remember that the most important thing at this stage is to make it very clear what the evaluation process will be, what will be evaluated and the timeline of the initiative. 3. Take the time to choose a good prize Being the employee of the month means having worked very hard to achieve the objectives and goals proposed so the award must be special, and it is not something extremely expensive, but something well thought out. One of the questions at the beginning was about the motivations of your team, well there is the key. With this information you can provide a prize that motivates and fills with pride not only the winner but all the collaborators. It is said that the details are what is best and if so, if your collaborators see that you have taken the time to understand their motivations they will value all activities much more for their well-being. Any ideas? Well, it’ll depend on your team, but it could be an experience, couple hotel nights, extra vacation days, an increase in salary that month, a gift certificate. The best way to get to know your employees is to talk to them, do surveys and listen to them. 4. Evaluate and give continuous feedback It is very valuable that your collaborators participate in the process by giving ideas on how to improve this type of initiative. This is not a static process but a dynamic one, so we will have to constantly review whether all the points in the plan are right, if they are clear, if they are achievable. Something that you must take care is that if in the process you must modify some criteria you communicate it very clearly to the collaborators and the argument of the change must be very strong, which does not lead to misunderstandings. Bonus: Employee of the month in group The choice of the best employee of the month does not have to be always individual. If your company has a strong departmental culture, very cohesive teams and healthy competitiveness among them, this can allow you to create activities that also reward the “team of the month” instead of a single worker. In case this is not the situation of your company, it may be a good idea to encourage teamwork and improve

The best tools for teleworking

The best tools for teleworking

Digital Transformation

Just as last week we looked at how to lead a remote team, this week we want to bring you some of the tools for teleworking that you should consider implementing in your day-to-day work. The current situation has taught us that the option of working from home is not a negative thing. In fact, by applying it with the right tools, it can even increase employee satisfaction and productivity. That is why we have prepared a list of the best tools for teleworking. We have also organized them according to their field of influence or the task they perform. In this sense, we have tools to improve Communication, Organization, File Storage, Password Management and Management. Teleworking tools Communication Slack. This is one of the best tools for teleworking, as far as communication is concerned. It allows you to maintain fluid communication between colleagues, departments, work teams… You have the option of opening different channels according to the subject of each one of them, create private groups with the colleagues you want and open direct chats. This way you can cover a large part of your internal communication. Another very good option, and very similar, is Microsoft Teams. Skype / Google Meet / Zoom. If you want to humanize, liven up and speed up communication, there is nothing better than seeing and listening to the other person. So, for occasions when those details are a must, these three options are three of the best solutions. Organization Trello. Undoubtedly, a very effective teleworking tool to organize and prioritize tasks and projects. In addition, it allows the participants of each project to see the status and progress of each one of them. Another very similar option is Asana. Toggl. Working from home can break the habit and work times that the office provides. However, Toggl allows us to mark the start and end of each of our daily tasks, allowing us to set routines and times for each of our responsibilities. Sesame. Unlike Toggl, which allows each employee to control his or her own schedule, Sesame is a telecommuting tool for managers. Allows to control the schedule and location of each worker. In this way, despite being teleworking, the employee must comply with his or her schedule and do it from where it is his or her turn (home). Time and attendance systems, overtime management, shift management… a blessing for controllers and the HR department. Storage Google drive / Dropbox. These two tools are great file sharing solutions. By sharing them in the cloud, they do not take up space on the devices and, in addition, they can be shared in a common space that can be accessed by all interested parties at the same time. In the case of Google drive, as long as the document is editable, users can modify it in real time and also at the same time. WeTransfer is also a very interesting option if you want to share very large files. Passwords Dashlane / Lastpass / Keeper. These 3 tools are the most prominent in terms of password management. Their differences are minimal, as they all focus on password security and password storage. We invite you to take a look at them so that, according to your needs, you can choose the one that best suits you. Do you need an IT profile? Management Loomio. It is a very useful teleworking tool for decision making. On this platform it is possible to create debates in which each invited user can give their point of view, vote or abstain without having to be present at the same time, as it allows flexible schedules to adapt to each one’s schedule. If you are trying to agree to plan an event or meeting, Doodle is a very good option. TINYpulse. It is also important to have team management tools, and that is why TINYpulse is presented, a software that helps to measure employee satisfaction through surveys that will allow you to know the state of your team at a time when labor relations have changed a lot in a very short time. Which of these tools do you use? Do you think there are any others that are even more useful? Let us know in the comments! Try TalentFY in a Live Demo Try our recruiting platform without compromise. And if it doesn’t work for you, YOU DON’T PAY No small print. Schedule Demo Join our News Subscribe and receive our most exclusive content and news every month directly in your inbox.

How to lead a remote team

How to lead a remote team

Digital Transformation

Very rapid changes, unpredictable situations, constantly new challenges, adapting to unfamiliar environments… 2020 started and ended like this, and 2021 is on the same path; but we are no longer caught so unprepared. It must be clear that the changes are not only at the corporate level. On a personal level, each employee has his or her own struggle and adaptation process, and even more so if overnight you have to learn to lead a remote team: not an easy task that we will try to help you with in this article. Faced with one of the greatest historical changes in the social and work environment, it is necessary to know how to deal with certain situations that may surprise you or, at least, make your day-to-day life difficult. So, we want to share with you some of the keys to lead a remote team. Complete your IT team! 6 points to lead a remote team Using technology. Undoubtedly, the basic point of your strategy is this. You must be open to new ways of communicating and working. Slack, Teams, Trello, Loomio, Toggl, Google Meet… you have plenty of options to optimize your team’s communication and organization. Facilitate feedback channels. Telecommuting is not the end of communication, far from it! There are many tools that can make life easier, even at a face-to-face level, to generate channels that allow employees to give feedback at any time and on any topic. This aspect is very important for leading a remote team. If you cannot deal with them or see them on a day-to-day basis, you must be aware of their needs and opinions. Clear and fluent communication. Linked to the previous point, this aspect consists of taking advantage of the spaces that have been provided, but also in generating constant and transparent communication with all the necessary tools. Depending on the type of formality or fluidity you are looking for in each case, you can use email, send messages via Slack or call a meeting with Google Meet. You decide, but do it! Find your IT team! Individual and collective spaces. It is important that there are channels to receive and share feedback in order to lead a remote team, but we must also make it clear that we are open to both group and individual communication channels. It will be important for the team to feel that they can count on us at a multichannel level according to the needs of each moment. Not only that, but they must feel comfortable to do so; in other words: create bonds with your team. Build trust and delegate. It is clear that we need to build trust with the team. Employees should know that they can talk to you openly without holding back any concerns. However, one aspect that is not always taken into account is the motivation it gives the employee to notice that trust is bidirectional. Delegating responsibilities is also a great confidence builder. You should not only tell them “you can count on me”, but also “I am counting on you”. This is the moment when you will start to consolidate your team. Empathy. As the person in charge of a work team, you must know how to put yourself in the shoes of each of your team members. The current situation is a direct cause of many emotional instabilities, frustrations and changes to which not everyone adapts at the same pace. That is why, in order to start leading a remote team, you must be clear that the emotional aspects are NOT outside the workday. And you, do you already apply these actions in your team? Do you think it is difficult to lead a remote team or are you not finding it as hard as you expected? We are listening! Try TalentFY in a Live Demo Try our recruiting platform without compromise. And if it doesn’t work for you, YOU DON’T PAY No small print. Schedule Demo Join our News Subscribe and receive our most exclusive content and news every month directly in your inbox.

Top KPIs in Human Resources

Main Human Resources KPIs

HHRR

KPIs will help you to measure and evaluate your actions, as well as to achieve your objectives. Find out today what are the main Human Resources KPIs!

All you need to know about R&D bonuses

All you need to know about R&D bonuses

Digital Transformation, HHRR

Today we are going to talk about one of the most immediate and powerful tax incentives that exist today: Social Security bonuses for research personnel. These bonuses in the contributions paid by the company to the Social Security allow a reduction of 40% in the contributions to the social security contributions for each subsidized worker. You must have been curious and want to know more. Don’t worry! In today’s article we explain everything you need to know about R&D bonuses. What are the requirements to qualify for this bonus? Unfortunately, not all workers can be rewarded in this type of incentive, but your employees must meet several conditions: To beincluded in groups 1, 2, 3 and 4and to contribute to the General Social Security System in Spain. Have a minimum of 85% of their work dedicated to R&D. Develop R&D activities as defined in Article 35 of the Corporation Tax Act. Advantages of the R&D bonus The company automatically decreases the expenditure of personnel dedicated to tasks of R&D, taking into account that turnkey developments, under order of clients and ICT projects developed to customers have rights to the bonus equally. This tax incentive is compatible with tax deductions for R&D, only in case of having the spanish “Innovative SME Seal” In other organizations that do not have this seal, both incentives may apply as long as they do not apply to the same developer staff. What is the procedure for applying this bonus? The application procedure varies mainly according to the number of persons and the duration of the bonus. As Upbizor explains, the options are the following: Up to 9 eligible workers you can apply them “internally” as long as you properly document the R&D tasks and activities carried out by each subsidized worker. 10 or more elegible workers and from the third bonus month in a current year, you must start a certification process with an entity accredited by ENAC to provide a binding reasoned report within 6 months of the fiscal year. What are the profiles of companies that best fit for this type of bonus? Industrial enterprises manufacturing capital goods. Companies dedicated to the development of software tailored to their customers. Companies with an engineering or R&D department that have personnel dedicated to developing solutions or improvements, either for their own products or processes or to obtain solutions or improvements tailored to their customers. Companies with technical staff, preferably industrial engineers, biologists, chemists, pharmacists and other types of qualifications related to science and technology. SMEs with the INNOVATIVE SME label as this bonus is also compatible with the tax deduction for R&D. Are you an Innovative SME? Find out what advantage you have with this incentive One of the great advantages of being an Innovative SME is that you do not have to choose the type of incentive associated with the worker who is engaged in R&D, that is, usually a company that does not have this seal, you have to choose whether you want to deduct yourself fiscally by a person who carries out R&D activities or to subsidise your social security contribution. This seal is a recognition given by the Spanish Ministry to those companies that opt for R&D. If you have the Innovative SME label, both incentives are fully compatible, so that, for the same worker, your company could perceive both incentives. But you will have other advantages, the main benefits that you will be able to get if you request this bonus are: Monthly savings thanks to its direct application. Reduction in operating costs thanks to lower personnel costs. Increasedcompany’s competitiveness Development of an efficient R&D savings strategy As you can see, opting for this spanish Social Security bonus for R&D can bring many economic benefits to your company. If you want to know more we recommend requesting information from companies specialized in grant issues such as UpBizor. In addition, we recommend that you watch the recording of the #TalkingAboutTalent 2 on Financing, where we talk about how to overcome the financing stages and investment rounds in a StartUp successfully. For this article we have had the collaboration of María Alejandra Vivas of the consultancy Upbizor. Tell us: Is your business dedicated to R&D? Have you ever applied for this bonus? Has it been positive for your business? Try TalentFY in a Live Demo Try our recruiting platform without compromise. And if it doesn’t work for you, YOU DON’T PAY No small print. Schedule Demo Join our News Subscribe and receive our most exclusive content and news every month directly in your inbox.