Remote Work
Every crisis brings with it some damage and also provides us with some opportunities. The biggest example of this is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has recently affected all the dynamics of life. This pandemic is challenging not only for individuals but also for businesses large and small. The biggest example that can show the crisis as turning into an opportunity is digital transformation. With the pandemic, the need for digitalization has reached the highest level. For example, the way companies do business has changed. Meetings are now held on online platforms to minimize contact, individuals place online orders in order not to create crowds, and both individual and social issues are more involved in digital. The pandemic process has included remote working, learning, and digital adaptation processes, especially for businesses, among opportunities and priorities.
ACCORDING TO RESEARCH BY INSTITUTIONS AND UNIVERSITIES SUCH AS GALLUP, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, AND GLOBAL WORKPLACE ANALYTICS, THE BENEFITS OF TELEWORKING ARE (FARRER, 2020):
Productivity: In teleworkers, 35-40% more productivity and at least a 4.4% increase in output were observed compared to office workers.
Work Performance: Regardless of location, remote workers are in production with less than 40% quality error.
Work Engagement: Remote workers show higher levels of performance and productivity and less than 41% work absenteeism.
Employee Retention: 54% of employees stated that they could change their jobs for a more flexible working environment.
ACCORDING TO T.R THE MINISTRY OF FAMILY, LABOR AND SOCIAL SERVICES GUIDE TO REMOTE WORKING IN THE COVID-19 PERIOD (2021), THE ADVANTAGES OF REMOTE WORKING ARE RANKED AS FOLLOWS:
Flexibility in Working Hours: Being able to stretch during working hours, taking short breaks at any time, and adjusting working hours according to the hours that feel productive.
Raising the Level of Focus: Working remotely brings with it a less distracting environment. Accordingly, many distracting factors such as less noise, office chat, and telephone conversations will be eliminated while working from home.
Reserving the Time Spent in Traffic for yourself: By working remotely, this time lost in traffic is up to the employees, and this time can be used by working, as well as allocating time for himself or his loved ones.
Less Stress: When working remotely, stress will begin to decrease as you will mostly be alone, there will be no traffic problems and you will encounter fewer negative situations during the day.
DIGITAL COMPETENCIES MAKE IT EASIER TO ADAPT TO THE ABILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS NEEDED IN THE DIGITAL AGE. WE HAVE TO BE PREPARED FOR BOTH THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE BY HAVING THESE COMPETENCIES THAT ARE OCCUPIED BY THE EXPANSION OF THE DIGITAL AGE.
Digital Rights
We should be aware that we have rights to every transaction and every piece of information given in the digital environment. We have many rights, such as the right to access, the right to privacy, and the protection of personal data. Our act of knowing these will play a key role in many points.
Information Analysis
It can be thought of as finding and analyzing the information on the Internet. The information in the digital environment has reached serious dimensions along with the information pollution. What information we need indicates this competence.
Communication
It can be defined as the ability to communicate using digital technologies. It can use technologies such as e-mail, mobile applications, and smart devices for communication.
Digital Security
Digital security is the ability to prevent risks and threats related to transactions made in the digital environment.
Digital Competencies and Human Resources
Digital competencies are an important part of the business world. These competencies are important for human resources professionals as well as employees and candidates.
References:
Farrer, L. (2020). 5 Proven benefits of remote work for companies. https://www.forbes.com/.
Nalbantoğlu, C. B. (2021). Covid 19 Sürecinin Dijital Dönüşüme Etkileri.
Dijital çağa Uyum Sağlama. HumanRate. (2021, March 15). https://humanrate.net/2343-2/.
COVID-19 DÖNEMİNDE UZAKTAN ÇALIŞMA REHBERİ. (n.d.). https://ailevecalisma.gov.tr/media/65289/covid-19-doneminde-uzaktan-calisma-rehberi-13012021.pdf.
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