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The complexities of maintaining productivity in a remote work setting can be formidable. However, Apliteni, a forward-thinking tech company, has successfully cracked the code to master this challenge. Let’s explore Apliteni’s top five strategies that foster productivity and teamwork.
- Adopting Agile Work Practices
Apliteni’s effectiveness in remote work can be primarily attributed to our commitment to agile work practices. This approach, focused on iterative progress, teamwork, and customer-centricity, allows Apliteni to fragment larger tasks into manageable ‘sprints.’ This results in teams having clear and achievable targets, thereby boosting productivity and morale as consistent progress is recognized and appreciated.
- Incorporating Robust Project Management Tools
To manage tasks and deadlines effectively, Apliteni harnesses the power of top-tier project management tools like ClickUp and GitHub. These tools provide functionalities to delegate tasks, set timeframes, and track progress. This transparent and structured management approach contributes to productivity. Read more about how we use project management tools in the upcoming articles!
- Promoting Regular Communication and Team Updates
Assertive communication is a pillar of Apliteni’s work philosophy. Consistent check-ins are enforced to ensure all team members are aligned. The company accommodates its global team through asynchronous communication tools like Slack and Google Meet. Depending on the team’s size and the project’s intricacies, weekly meetings are held, a steady work rhythm is maintained, and problems are promptly resolved.
At Apliteni, we follow a tailored approach to enhance productivity by limiting daily meetings to specific topics on an if-needed basis. Our communication schedule begins with a Monday team call and concludes with an all-inclusive ‘All Hands’ call on Fridays. These structured calls offer a platform for everyone to pose questions and for team leads to share the week’s results. Moreover, we conduct quarterly calls to discuss plans for the upcoming quarter, which are open to everyone. Our meeting culture is inclusive and flexible, allowing anyone interested to join any call they feel drawn to.
- Fostering Continuous Learning and Skill Enhancement
A fundamental belief at Apliteni is that a learning team is productive. We facilitate continuous learning and skill improvement, allowing team members to upgrade their skills and stay updated with evolving technologies and practices. This is achieved by encouraging participation in educational courses and reading professional books, ensuring Apliteni’s team stays ahead in the industry.
- Adult Approach to Time-off
We recognize that our team is made up of mature, dependable adults. We show this by having an open-ended paid time-off policy. Got an unexpected issue to handle? Go ahead and take a day off. If you need several days to recharge, that’s fine too, and there’s no need to get it approved by a manager (though it’s customary to tell your team lead about it). Are health concerns demanding your attention? Take as much time as you require to get well. Should you sense that work-related stress is getting too much, it’s perfectly okay to step back and take a break. Our priority is to ensure our employees stay physically and mentally healthy. We firmly believe that offering this flexible approach can prevent overwork and burnout, ensuring a healthier and happier work environment for everyone.
Incorporating these practices has ramped up productivity at Apliteni and cultivated a positive work environment with high employee satisfaction levels. Apliteni’s strategies highlight how a company can optimally utilize technology, work practices, and continuous learning to excel in remote work.
The shift towards remote work, accelerated by the pandemic, is here to stay. Yet, productivity in a remote setup requires conscious planning, communication, structured processes, and a culture of perpetual learning. At Apliteni, we show that remote work can achieve the productivity levels of conventional office settings.
