HR Tips & Tricks for Managing Remote Employees

TIP #5:  Encourage Work/Life Balance

Remote employees may have difficulty establishing a healthy work/life balance right now. Because there may not be a physical separation between their workspace and their personal space, employees may feel like they need to be available for work 24/7, which can lead to unnecessary stress and, eventually, burnout.

Supervisors should communicate the importance of creating boundaries. Remind employees that they should work their normal hours and then step away from the computer until it’s time to start working the next day. Remind employees that they can use their accrued personal and annual leave to relax and take time away from work.