According to a recent South African BusinessTech article, companies are moving closer to formally recognising remote work in labour legislation, reflecting the reality that hybrid and work-from-home models are here to stay.
As organisations embrace greater flexibility, employers will need to balance employee wellbeing with productivity, accountability and compliance. But here’s the question every employer should be asking: Is every employee suited to working remotely?
Successful remote work requires far more than a laptop and an internet connection. It demands self-discipline, time management, accountability, resilience, effective communication and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
At iFacts, our Remote Worker Assessment Tool helps organisations identify whether candidates and existing employees have the behavioural attributes and competencies required to thrive in a remote or hybrid working environment.
Our assessment provides valuable insight into factors such as:
- Self-motivation and accountability
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Organisational ability
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Ability to work independently
Whether you are recruiting for remote positions or transitioning existing employees to hybrid work, making informed decisions reduces organisational risk and helps build high-performing remote teams.
As the future of work continues to evolve, organisations that assess for remote work readiness, not just technical skills, will have a significant competitive advantage.
Read the BusinessTech article:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/866931/big-work-from-home-shift-in-south-africa-2/
Learn more about the iFacts Remote Worker Assessment Tool:
https://www.ifacts.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WOT-Remote-Worker-Assessment-Document.pdf
