3 things that reduce the productivity of mobile workers

| August 2022 |.

Although the concept of a mobile workforce may seem relatively new, it dates back to 1972 when Jack Nilles, a former rocket scientist, invented telecommuting by conducting a complex NASA communications project entirely remotely. Exactly 50 years later, "offsite" work has become the new norm: about 80% of workers around the world are called deskless workers.

The workers who make up the "deskilled" workforce tend to work in industries such as construction, transportation, retail, health care and other areas.

Specially built digital solutions

If you've already wondered about productivity when you have to manage a team remotely, it's good to know that today, outlining calendars on whiteboards, managing schedules on spreadsheets and sending mobile workers into the field with stacks of paper forms no longer works adequately. There is simply a much more efficient way: New purpose-built digital telematics solutions make it easier to solve different types of problems, communicate with team members, update work schedules and keep track of work in progress. We help you further with a tips to avoid unwanted situations when managing employees working from home or on job sites.

1. Lack of visibility

When it comes to achieving your business goals, a motivated team is the most valuable asset you can have. However, companies often have to deal with employees who are not 100 percent invested in their jobs. Whether it's an unfortunate habit of taking too long lunch breaks, being late or just generally a declining work ethic, having a "half glass empty" approach never really works for anyone. Some people, on the other hand, struggle with being constantly overworked, eventually leading to burnout.

To avoid these cases, managers can use a simple work time tracker that replaces paper time sheets and provides an accurate record of each employee's attendance and hours worked. Employees then know perfectly well how long they worked, and HR managers can also use this solution to facilitate the payroll management process.

Equally important, it is not always easy to balance multiple responsibilities on a daily basis. While organizing a schedule is practical, there are exceptional situations when appointments are postponed because employees are stuck in traffic or call in sick. Similarly, clients tend to cancel meetings unexpectedly, requiring you to find replacements on short notice. With All-Connects' FLEET.CONNECTS solution for effective workload management, you can assess tasks and distribute them among employees as fairly and productively as possible.

2. Mountains of paperwork

Performing routine tasks, especially paperwork, is a tough job when you're on the road and is often handled further in the evening. Paperwork can then quickly grow into a cluttered pile. How can you stop using paper in daily activities?

No paper, no ink and no need to print - by going digital, your company can reduce operational costs and also provide a better and more organized workflow.

Moving your form processes to a digital environment means your team can always easily access and quickly manage data. Create custom forms or use ready-made templates. The digital forms solution is a new and improved way to make information and documents available anytime, anywhere.

3. Poor communication

Communicating openly with everyone in your company can be a challenge, especially when managing a mobile workforce. No one likes to be left out, and since remote employees don't get the chance to chat in the office and usually have limited access to computers, it's vital to keep them informed of everything that's going on.

Today, mobile workforce management relies 100 percent on using digital technology to communicate and collaborate, so having the right tools can make all the difference. Field staff can use instant messaging to stay in touch with the back office and avoid errors or loss of information. Our solution provides quick and easy connectivity and improves overall business productivity.‍

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Also read our other blogs on GPS tracking:

• What makes GPS trackers different? A simple guide.
• GPS tracking of vehicles and machines
• 5 considerations for purchasing a GPS tracking system
• Key GPS tracker features for a fleet management system
• Smaller companies also benefit from GPS tracking

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