{"id":1753,"date":"2021-02-24T15:40:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T14:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1753"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:40:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:40:43","slug":"working-remotely-with-an-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/working-remotely-with-an-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Guide: How to work well with an agency when working remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"

For years we have heard that the future of business is working remotely.\u00a0 We are in 2021, and this has already become our reality.\u00a0 For a year now, we have all been working in different offices, shared working spaces, cafes, at home, or even sheds in the backyard. Due to COVID-19, things may have accelerated a little faster than we expected, and working from home has become the norm.\u00a0 At Sortlist<\/a>, we have asked the question: But how do you best work from home with an agency?\u00a0 We decided to answer this question by offering you some tips in this mini-guide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is ‘remote working\u2019 and what impact does it have on us?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Remote working is when an employee can work outside of the typical office environment.\u00a0 It is based on the idea that it is not necessary to work in one place in order to perform tasks effectively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ability to work remotely allows you to perform your tasks from anywhere. Also, you no longer have to waste hours each day commuting to and from the office.\u00a0 You have more freedom to plan your days yourself, which helps with your work-life balance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For whom is this guide useful?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This guide is for anyone who wants to improve their remote working with an agency and wants to get some quick ideas.\u00a0 It will help you to turn remote working with an agency to your advantage.\u00a0 Finally, this guide is also meant for those who are new to remote working.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What kind of experience does an agency have with working remotely and clients?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Agencies are the perfect example to lead the way in remote working.\u00a0 Since everything happens online, there is no reason why agencies cannot work towards this form of work and encourage other departments to follow suit.\u00a0 This can be a decisive cultural change that makes people and families happier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, this may be a transition period for other organizations that are used to working face-to-face.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5 tips for a good relationship with your agency<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Communicate with the agency<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Communication between the client and the agency is important when working remotely.\u00a0 Communicating can help resolve misunderstandings and prevent problems in the absence of face-to-face communication.\u00a0 It is therefore important to communicate your location (time zone) and working hours in order to be available for calls and instant messaging.\u00a0 Google Chat and Slack are excellent live messaging tools that show which relevant persons are online.\u00a0 These tools also allow you to get in touch with the customer.\u00a0 This makes for a smooth and easy collaboration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you do this in a consistent way?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n