As a remote worker, talking with your team and letting them know what’s going on is really important. There are tools like WhatsApp, email, and project apps that can help. Let’s talk about why it’s important to use them and some tips on when to use each one.
WhatsApp: Quick Chatting
WhatsApp is like texting but for work. It’s good for fast messages, like quick updates or asking questions. You can use it to talk to your team and get quick answers. Make sure to never leave a message on read – give at least a thumbs up so they know you saw it.
Make a Call: When an Answer is Urgent
Afraid of bothering your boss? It will be even more frustrating if you do not complete an assigned task on time because you need information or authorization. When it’s urgent, pick up the phone and call.
Email: Formal Talk
Yes, you have to check your email! It is an essential part of working with a US company. Check it various times throughout the day and make sure to respond to your supervisor within hours if not minutes. Email is like writing letters. It’s good for more official stuff, like sending reports or scheduling meetings. When you write an email, make sure it’s clear and professional.
Project Apps: Keeping Everything Together
Project apps like Asana or Trello help you and your team organize tasks and talk about them. They’re good for keeping track of what everyone’s doing and what needs to get done next. Plus, when you mark a task complete your supervisor will know that you are getting things done.
Weekly Reports: Sharing What You Did
Every week, it’s a good idea to send a report to your supervisor. This report can tell them what you finished, what you’re still working on, and if you need any help. It helps everyone know what’s going on. But please, no paragraphs. Keep it short and simple in bullet points.
Tips for Better Communication:
- Pick the Right Way to Talk: Ask your supervisor if he/she has a preferred way of communicating with you. Choose the best tool depending on what you need to say. Use WhatsApp for quick stuff, email for official things, and project apps for work tasks.
- Be Clear and Simple: Make sure your messages are easy to understand. Keep them short and to the point.
- Know What to Expect: Include helpful details like dates, amounts, data and important information to reduce the number of messages you need to send to get the task done.
In short, effectively communicating and reporting will ease the flow of work between you and your supervisor. Whether it’s WhatsApp, email, or project apps, each tool has its place in making teamwork easier. And sending weekly reports helps keep everyone in the loop. Follow these tips to make sure you and your team communicate well and get things done.
