Since the pandemic, working from home or hybrid working has become more popular than ever and offers a range of benefits to both employers and employees. However, one downside of remote work is that it can be more difficult to communicate within your team. If you find yourself struggling with this, you’re in luck as we’ve pulled together our top tips on how to make team communication a breeze when working from home!

Invest in good tools or apps

Investing in tools that help your team communicate is crucial when working from home. Sometimes emails aren’t enough and a more instant chat or a video call is required. There are a number of free and paid options, so you can find the best solution that works for your specific team.

Hold regular meetings

It sounds like an obvious one, but it can be easy to forget the importance of meetings when working remotely! A video call gives your whole team a great opportunity to touch base on new and ongoing projects, as well as enjoy some casual non work talk which is important for building those team bonds. Try to schedule a meeting at least once a week.

Make sure you have a quality phone system

A phone system that you can rely on is essential for remote working. Rather than using traditional phone lines, a VoIP system can offer better value for money. It also offers more flexibility and a better-quality experience. If you’d like to learn more about VoIP systems and the benefits of using one, take a look at our everything you need to know about VoIP blog!

The three C’s

Remember the three C’s – clear, consistent and concise. It is easy for things to be lost in translation when working online, so when you’re communicating with your employees or colleagues, aim to be straight to the point and ensure they have all the information they need. You should also make sure that you’re readily available at the times you’re supposed to be and that everyone is aware of when you’re ‘out of office’.

Get in touch

Need a new phone system to help your team communicate better? Give the Equations team a call today on 01237 420010 to discuss your upgrade options or to book a free review of your current system.

At Equations, we’re specialists in helping you find the right phone system for your business. We understand that each business is unique, so all of our advice is tailored specifically to you.