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Remote work is a reality for most companies these days. While the initial days of remote working brought hiccups, technology has advanced to a point where remote workers can now enjoy a seamless work experience. Undoubtedly, changes in business practices and expectations have fueled this trend’s rise too.
As the number of remote workers increases worldwide, companies have to rethink the tools they use to execute processes. Here are 6 companies that are powering the rise of remote work in different ways.
Papaya Global
Remote work has erased borders worldwide. Companies are waking up to the fact that talented workers reside in all corners of the globe. Hiring workers internationally enables companies to sell to customers anywhere and eliminates costly expenses such as office space in prime locations.
However, governments and regulations have not kept pace with these trends. Red tape and tax compliance are still major headaches for companies looking to expand and hire workers in foreign jurisdictions. Innovative payroll and HR solutions providers such as Papaya Global are eliminating these challenges.
For instance, companies can now use these platforms as employers of record and hire workers locally. This process eliminates any need to establish a local presence or worry about tax compliance. Service providers like Papaya have deep expertise in local tax laws and simplify other tax reporting tasks such as VAT reimbursement, growing remote teams, payroll execution, and local compliance reporting.
Thus, as far as remote-first companies are concerned, the world is truly borderless.
Unito
Remote work causes companies to rely on tools extensively. A side-effect of this reliance is complicated workflows. For instance, a conversation that begins on Slack (instant messaging) might spawn a task on Monday.com (project management,) and might require follow-ups on Dropbox (document management.)
Managing cross-tool workflows is complex, and companies risk losing a ton of efficiency. However, innovative workflow management tools like Unito are removing the boundaries between various tools. Unito integrates with every app a company uses and presents tasks and workflows in a single window.
Teams can collaborate within local apps or work across tools on a single dashboard. Other cross-platform tools such as Zapier allow teams to automate cross-tool tasks. For instance, teams can initiate a social media post on one tool and follow up via an email campaign on another.
Cross-tool functionality is rising and allows companies to build flexible processes and work only with best-of-breed tools for every task.
NordVPN
Remote work brings immense cybersecurity challenges. Workers who used to rely on secure company networks are now logging in using personal devices on home networks that are not built to handle sensitive data. Enterprise cybersecurity has now become personal.
VPNs are the most commonly used tool that companies are relying on. Service providers like NordVPN secure home connections and provide deep security. They also allow remote employees to connect to company networks seamlessly.
As a result tasks like data encryption and secure communication are simplified. Companies can relax in the knowledge that their employees are operating on secure networks that are not compromising sensitive company data.
Cybersecurity is also innovating by adapting to the remote environment. From primarily defensive security postures, companies are now actively examining their networks and testing them for vulnerabilities. Solutions such as continuous security validation, constant risk monitoring, and endpoint security have emerged.
Together these solutions secure networks and allow a remote workforce to operate confidently.
Miro, TeamViewer, and Extensio
Zoom is a popular remote working tool, but it has some limitations. While the app is perfect for meetings and catching up on weekly conference calls, it doesn’t facilitate collaboration. For instance, if a team wishes to illustrate its designs in real-time, Zoom doesn’t offer a native solution.
This is where apps like Miro enter the picture. On the surface, Miro is a simple whiteboard app, but its power lies in its ability to facilitate collaboration. Whether it’s group brainstorming sessions or wireframing new design ideas, Miro allows team members to collaborate and add their ideas in real-time.
Other apps such as TeamViewer help colleagues connect to each other’s computers and execute tasks seamlessly. For instance, if a worker is having issues logging into an app, tech support can use TeamViewer to instantly log into their machine and solve the issue. This saves the need for endless back and forth emails that cost time and money.
Creating documents with a consistent brand image is also simplified by tools such as Xtensio. The tool allows multiple team members to log in and create content while maintaining a consistent brand presence. Thanks to SSL encryption, documents can be shared, updated, and finalized remotely, without the need for constant messaging.
Technology Enables Remote Work
As technology improves by leaps and bounds, remote work is set to become more efficient than ever before. The tools highlighted in this article are facilitating some of the most critical business functions. The future will undoubtedly bring even more sophistication in this regard.
