Virtually every industry has been impacted by the public health risk posed by COVID-19, and as a result, the realities of the traditional work environment have changed, possibly permanently. Conversations about disrupting technology have been forced to address the coronavirus, an external, uncontrollable and unpredictable factor that is now causing the disruption. In response to this threat, remote work policies have been enforced, helping ensure the safety of employees and the resilience of the business. At the core of this newfound adoption of remote work are telecommunication technologies such as video conferencing.
Remote technologies are not foolproof, but under current emergency circumstances they have proven to be fairly reliable. Teleconferencing and remote document sharing are not a new concept to many enterprises, but the shift to using them exclusively can hinder employee morale and performance. “If you’re in a remote environment, employees are much more isolated,” explains Edward Morse on the ISACA® Podcast. “It’s a ‘human factor’ problem for the individual that may be having other struggles or issues, emotional concerns or well-being concerns. All those things can affect performance.”
Virtual communication lacks the depth of in-person professional connections, which serve as a motivating factor for employees across industries of all kinds. Vasant Raval and Edward Morse explore this topic in the “Finding the Human Factor in Work From Home” episode of the ISACA Podcast, in which they discuss how employees can have a productive, secure and personally fulfilling experience while working from home.
To listen to this podcast, visit the “Finding the Human Factor in Work From Home" page of the ISACA website or stream it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podbean, Spotify or Stitcher.