Being a company that makes software helping businesses around the world to run their operations and sales more effectively, we never offer our clients something that we haven’t tried ourselves. That was the case with the recent coronavirus outbreak and the ensuing pandemic threat officially announced by the WHO. Much like other companies and organizations around the world, we decided to switch to working from home (WFH) and did so within just two days.

Is it possible to retain the high level of productivity (we hope) you had while working in the office? We say “yes” and if you have already sanitized your hands, scroll down to find out how. What a time to be (still) alive! The deadly coronavirus is sweeping through the planet, stock markets are going sideways, and countries are closing their borders - those post-apocalyptic movies don’t seem so funny now, huh?

With COVID-19 in full swing, today’s businesses must adapt faster than ever. Travel restrictions, quarantines, and business closures are all having a detrimental effect on our economy, way of life, and livelihoods. As product managers, we are the linchpins governing the decision-making process, requiring constant communication with our stakeholders. On a good day, this comes with many difficulties, but during a pandemic, when everyone is working remotely, these challenges multiply exponentially.

Transitioning your office to remote working conditions can be a challenge – in this article, we've rounded up 9 steps to help you make the move as quick and easy as possible.

For a lot of people, remote work is the norm. For those that are accustomed to it, working remotely can give you time to focus on specific tasks or catch up on things without the interruptions that can happen in a shared office space. But if you’re not used to it, suddenly being asked to work remotely can feel a bit strange — and bring its own set of challenges. At Teamwork, we believe that it’s so important to empower workers to keep work going, wherever you are.