Well, nobody expected this. Who can expect the need to work from home for such a long time?
The two sentences that almost all working professionals use in this pandemic are:
- Can you see my screen?
- Am I Audible?
The very need to sustain business continuity and collaborate with the team is forcing the market to look for new avenues.
Changes come when we least expect them.
Remote work is the most discussed topic now and today, I will tell you about a fantastic tool that will allow you to
- host virtual meetings
- edit presentations, documents and spreadsheets
- hold group chats
- organise files in shared drive.
Can you guess the name of the tool?
Yes, G Suite allows you to remain connected and be productive if you are working remotely.
Now, let us find out how G Suite helps us to work effectively from home, ensuring maximum productivity and team collaboration.
Stay Connected
Do you work with a global team?
If your team members are spread across the globe, you can use Google Meet.
Google Meet allows to remain connected regardless of the time and place you are located in. You just need a computer or a mobile device to remain connected.
You can also join a video meeting using Meet for a brainstorming session or to hold virtual events.
Stick to Office Hours
Do not procrastinate while working from home. This will not just lead to missing the deadline but will also increase the work pressure substantially.
Moreover, working after hours can overwhelm you.
You can use Calendar to set the working hours. You can also use it to track meetings, trainings and even leaves. This will not just help you to remain motivated but will also allow your colleagues to check your availability.
Edit Documents
Do you need to edit a few documents but the very thought of sending mails back and forth or dealing with multiple attachments dissuade you?
Try using Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
You and your co-workers can edit the documents real time. Moreover, the changes made are also saved automatically, allowing you to access the updated version always.
Set up Internal Website
Webpages are one of the best ways to share information with a large group of audience. You can consider using Sites to create an engaging and high quality website for your team or if you are organising an event.
You need not learn designing, programming or take the headache of creating a responsive website either, if you use Sites.
You need not recreate any document or resources. If you have already uploaded them in Google Drive, they will be updated on your website.
Adjusting to this new work environment will take some time and this is applicable to all. It may seem impossible to work remotely in the beginning, but you can increase productivity and collaborate with your colleagues if you use the right tools. Stay positive and let us wait for the time when we can have our occasional coffee chit-chats again.
