Remote Work and Technology: What the Coronavirus Has Changed

Encouraging remote work, the government and many business leaders have helped limit the spread of the Coronavirus. Following the health crisis, this mode of work has become widespread globally and promises to revolutionize the way we work. However, the widespread adoption of remote work requires efficient management tools! Remote work and technology inevitably go hand in hand for employees to continue performing their jobs as if they were in the office.

Are you looking to provide your employees with all the necessary resources for optimal task execution outside of the company? Are you searching for a comprehensive and efficient tool that allows you to maintain control over all remote activities? Let's explore a reliable CRM-BPM solution that meets your needs!

A lasting trend revolutionizing our way of working

A cultural revolution in the world of work
The lockdown has led to the widespread adoption of remote work around the world and has familiarized the French with a concept that was far from being embraced before the crisis. In fact, according to a 2019 study conducted by Dares,, the statistical service of the Ministry of Labor, prior to the pandemic, only 3% of private sector employees regularly worked remotely. But during the lockdown, as many as four out of ten private sector employees continued working through remote work. A first in France!

Millions of employers and employees who were previously reluctant had no choice but to take the leap. However, this forced experience of remote work seems to have ultimately won over a large majority, as many of them continue to practice this approach at least part-time since the lifting of the lockdown. The benefits of remote work are numerous, including reduced absenteeism and delays, decreased expenses for office space and transportation, time savings, reduced stress, increased comfort, autonomy, and flexibility for employees. There are many advantages to working remotely!

A trend widely followed internationally
Internationally as well, the COVID-19 pandemic has convinced many companies to extensively adopt remote work. The digital giant Google, for example, has implemented widespread remote work until summer 2021 in Europe, the US, Brazil, and India. In May 2020, the social media king Facebook also announced its intention to have half of its employees working from home permanently within the next five to ten years.

While this change in working mode allows many companies to navigate through the crisis, it nevertheless requires equipping employees accordingly with suitable computers and software.

Télétravail et technologie : un logiciel CRM-BPM qui facilite le travail à distance

The physical absence of employees from their workplace will in no way hinder them from accomplishing their daily tasks, given that the company is equipped with a powerful solution. If you also wish to enable your employees to work efficiently from remote locations while maintaining oversight of the activities performed by your remote teams, a reliable CRM-BPM tool is indispensable.

Continuous, Easy, and Fast Remote Information Sharing
Remote work entails a new working environment for your employees. No more informal exchanges at the office or around the coffee machine! You will need to find an effective way to facilitate sharing so that your team members are kept informed about project progress and don't feel isolated at home. They will also need constant access to all the information they usually have at the office in order to perform their tasks just as productively.

With a reliable CRM-BPM software, your employees will have access to a platform for sharing essential information related to their work, no matter where they are located. This will enable them to work efficiently and autonomously.

Improved Data Organization and Project Tracking
This forced experience of telework has highlighted certain deficiencies in the information systems of many companies. However, it is precisely these gaps that can hinder your employees from working efficiently outside their usual workplace.

For instance, a disorganized database can lead to confusion, which in turn results in decreased productivity. This is especially true when your employees are working from home with numerous potential distractions. With a comprehensive CRM-BPM solution, information related to ongoing projects becomes easier to organize, locate, and utilize.

Some companies still use separate systems to manage their customer data on one hand and their internal business functions on the other. A two-in-one system that can centralize information and distribute it in a timely manner to remote workers will simplify your life during periods of remote work.

Improved Organization and Task Coordination
The centralization of stored information and the use of workflow tools will allow your teams to clearly define responsibilities and tasks for each individual within a process.

A rigorous and intelligent organization facilitated within your company will enable you to achieve your objectives and reach results more quickly, even in remote work conditions. If your teams are not physically together, they will still have the impression of truly working together thanks to GeoProd's CRM-BPM solution.

This tool will also assist each remote worker in developing personal work methodologies. With a clear overview of the set goals and the means available to achieve them, everyone can organize themselves effectively without wasting time.

Efficient Control of Activities, in Any Circumstances
The CRM-BPM solution provides you with functionalities that ensure productivity and control of your remote teams. The tasks performed, ongoing activities, and information entering, exiting, and circulating within your company will hold no secrets for you. Managers can easily monitor the progress of missions dedicated to their teams remotely and ensure the continuity of their business effectiveness.

As you may have understood, telework and technology are inseparable. GeoProd's unique and intuitive platform offers you a virtual workspace that is accessible and functional around the clock, enabling your employees to remain motivated and high-performing in any circumstances! Our solution, which facilitates remote work, has already ensured the business continuity of numerous companies during the lockdown. So why not adopt it for your own organization?