7 Remote Work Tools for Productive Work from Home Arrangement
Many modern professionals nowadays prefer to work from home. Sure, there are a lot of pros on telecommuting but you also have to keep in mind that in order for it to be truly effective, you need web or mobile tools that can boost up your productivity even at home just like in an office set up.
So whether you are working in a business that has decided to temporarily adopt a remote work policy or a freelancer, it is important to have trusted and reliable tools or software on your laptop and phones that you can use for productive work from home arrangement.
With that, we rounded up some effective remote work tools that will help you get through a remote work set up.
HomyWorks
A web application developed by Westaction Inc. in Japan, HomyWorks is a remote work tool that enables all employees to see each other through a browser mimicking an intimate office atmosphere.
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This tool captures images of you periodically and automatically which is displayed on the dashboard along with your co-workers. It tracks every employee’s attendance through a timestamp.
HomyWorks also featured an easy-to-start video conference or voice call. It can be accessed easily via browser in PC or smartphone with camera.
Website: homyworks.com
Slack
Slack is an instant messaging platform developed to replace email as a primary method of communication for the whole company.
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This team collaboration software allows members to organize chat rooms for group discussions via channels where they can share information, updates, and files easily either within the channel or with other channels. Private messages are also allowed at Slack.
Website: slack.com
Application: Available for PC (Windows and Mac), and mobile (iOS App Store and Google Play)
Trello
A project management tool, Trello is an ideal Kanban-style list-making application that helps you list and organize your projects and tasks in movable boards.
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The dashboard presents custom boards and cards you can stack together based on your tasks and accomplishments. You can also add comments, attachments, due dates, and more to your cards. It is free to use online, plus your Trello account can be synced to your mobile application.
Website: trello.com
Application: Available at iOS App Store and Google Play
Zoom
Another real-time communication application, Zoom is a remote video conferencing service that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, and mobile collaboration in one tool.
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Users can record their sessions, collaborate on projects, and share on one another’s screens. With its quality video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing performance, Zoom can be accessed across Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android devices.
Website: zoom.us
Application: Available at Google Chrome Web Store, iOS App Store, and Google Play
Google Drive
Google Drive is a file storage system created by Google where users can store, edit, share, and synchronize files on their own servers.
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It also has an office suite that encompasses Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. These tools allow users to do collaborative editing of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets in one platform.
These files are also automatically saved in Google Drive so you wouldn’t have to worry about forgetting to save them.
Website: google.com/drive
Application: Available at iOS App Store and Google Play
TeamViewer
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Another useful tool for remote work is TeamViewer that enables users to access and control the desktop of your computers and servers at any place, whether on a 3G or better internet connection.
This ensures secure access to all your desktops workplace even from any modern smartphone. It also allows collaborative meetings and chats with others online.
Website: teamviewer.com
Application: Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Raspberry Pi, Android (Google Play), iOS (App Store), and Windows App
Asana
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Making sure that teams organize and manage their work, Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help users keep track of their tasks online.
This free online work management platform allows teams to set deadlines, share project details, and assign tasks in an organized manner. Through its mapping feature, users can easily see agendas in a timeline.
Website: asana.com
Also read: 7 Tips for Making a Productive Work from Home Environment
Which of these remote work tools did you enjoy using the most? Share it with us on the comments below!
