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Is remote working the future?

With the right tools, of course! The truth is that remote workers are people like any other who need to be motivated and managed just as local employees would. In the year 2020, when the pandemic of COVID-19 demanded work forces to work from home, remote working solutions had to be adapted without any planning and systemic approach.

Here we bring you the top 5 takeaways from remote working in 2020 and how you can boost productivity in 202 for your business organization.

#1 Remote Working Demands a Plan

Remote workers are remote employees and therefore, they need to be managed. This means that remote teams should have clear goals, a good communication strategy, no time zone restrictions for meetings or chat, a work task tracker and avoid burdening them with too many tasks at once. And not just that, you also need a well-planned and organized approach in managing the virtual desktop infrastructure as well.

#2 Adapt Flexible Virtual Desktop Solution

In 2020, remote workers don't have to use remote desktop software. VDI is a good option for remotely working employees as they are more productive and efficient when using it. It eliminate a ton of different hassles in working from home, such as desktop management, hardware management, graphics, and updates.

A VDI solution can be as cheap for a small remote office of 20 employees or less with the right setup in place. It is also easy to manage because they usually create their own operating system which means that it does not need Windows Updates but has its own security patches instead. The other option is DaaS, or Desktop as a Service, and it provides remote workers with the same advantages of VDI but without the need for them to invest in hardware infrastructure. This way, they can focus on their work rather than running an enterprise-grade virtual desktop that's costlier and more demanding than necessary.

#3 Cost-Effective Desktop Solutions

With VDI, remote employees need to invest in hardware infrastructure. DaaS is an alternative option that doesn't require this investment and it just as cost-effective.

A remote worker only needs to pay for the monthly subscription fee and they'll be able to use all of their software at any location. It's also easy to manage because they usually create their own operating system which means that it does not need Windows Updates but has its own security patches instead.

#4 Secure and Safe Remote Working Managed Desktop Services

Remote working can be a great way to boost productivity. But it's not without risks - the remote workers are still at risk of identity theft, for example. And so there needs to be an increased emphasis on security and safety if you're going down this route. Secure remote desktop services offer multiple layers of protection with encryption on all different levels. Make sure you choose the one which is simple to deploy but safe and effective.