Trial run
I recommend you enter into a trial to iron out any bugs and establish the process you'll need to meet your employer's needs.
New ways
As a remote worker, you will have to be accountable in different ways and have a means of measuring your output, like the app Toggl. From the outset, ensure your employer spells out their expectations and you agree upon the metrics that will be used. Where possible, generate regular reports and store them electronically.
Agent for change
You are now in a great position to sniff out system inefficiencies in the organisation, such as problems with processes or communication. Alerting your employer to these inefficiencies can prompt imporvements and make you an indispensable member of the team.
Make some noise
Your employer should be inclusive, even though you are no longer in the office, but remember that communication is a two-way street. Make use of remote communication channels like Slack, Google chats and Trello, and keep all team members in the loop about your projects.
Know your worth
A remote workforce requires a change in perspective. You don't need to be "seen" to "succeed" and you are still important to the organisation. Keep engaged, participate in team conversations and propose new initiatives. And when it comes to salary review time, know your worth in the organisation.
Emma is studying a Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice with UNE. She also recently launched her business, The Remote Expert, a law firm specialising in remote and flexible work arrangements, which helps businesses hire team members remotely and flexibly without risk.
