Work from home checklist for managers

The purpose of this checklist

This checklist is for managers to prepare their employees to work from home. In the light of the COVID-19 outbreak, this will help ensure your employees’ smooth transformation into remote work. It includes questions for managers to answer, checklists for the equipment, tools, and technology, and tips for better communication and efficient collaboration.

Work from home checklist for managers

Preparation

{This section of the document helps make sure you and your employees are fully prepared for the transition into remote working}

Work from home preparation for HR

• Do you have a work from home guidelines? (If you don’t, here’s a template)
• Have you made sure your employees have access to this document and read it?
• Do the employees have access to their personal details on the HR management software when needed? 
• Do the employees know how & whom to ask for support when needed?

Work from home preparation for team leaders

• Have the employees requested for remote permission via the HR management software?
• Have you made sure that the employees are equipped with the necessary home office equipment (e.g company-issued laptops and phones)?
• Are the employees equipped with the necessary technology they need to work from home?

Work from home preparation for IT

• Has IT ensured that the company’s files and data are secured in the employees’ equipment?
• Have the VPN, Email Security & Encryption and Password Manager been taken care of?
• Has IT made sure employees have up-to-date versions of Operating Systems and Anti-Virus Software?
  

• Common challenges when working from home.
• Preparation checklist to ensure a smooth transition in remote work.
• Collaboration checklist to maintain team performance and productivity.
• Engagement checklist to keep team members connected and engaged.

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  The template is fair use for your own purposes. Feel free to copy or refer to the structure and guidelines inside
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  Keep in mind that this template is not a legal document and may not take into account all relevant local or national laws.
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  Print out for easier handling and communication with your team