{"id":29156,"date":"2020-09-09T18:11:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T16:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=29156"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:53:06","slug":"tools-remote-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/tools-remote-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Unusual Yet Highly Effective Tools for Remote Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home isn\u2019t always easy. Sure, there\u2019s no commute and you\u2019re saving a small fortune without those lunches out&#8211; but you may also feel <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/coping-mechanisms-for-stress-and-anxiety-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stressed and isolated<\/a>. We\u2019ve already tackled some of the best home office tools for staying connected, productive, and keeping in touch with colleagues. Here, we\u2019re rounding up some more unusual tools for remote workers. We\u2019ll tackle the most common problems affecting home office workers and offer <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/working-from-home\/\">solutions<\/a> that help work-from-homers to do their best.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#health\">Health Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#deepwork\">Deep Work Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#focus\">Focus Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#communication\">Communication Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#security\">Security Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#upskill\">Tools to UpSkill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/remote-work-software\"><strong>\u2705<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Boost Productivity w\/ Remote Work Software<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Problem-Solving Tools for Remote Workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first step to having a productive workforce is ensuring that they have access to appropriate remote working equipment. Do they have the screens, keyboards, routers, and thumb drives they need? Some businesses are creating budgets to help employees get the stand-up desks, ergonomic chairs, and soft lighting that they need. It turns out that back support is just as important as tech support.<\/p>\n<p>Even workers who are completely decked out may find themselves struggling to adjust to the work-from-home lifestyle. What are some problems currently demotivating remote workers?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You may feel <strong>isolated<\/strong> without workplace interactions or <strong>stressed<\/strong> by the competing demands of your work and home lives. These are difficult times and it is more important than ever for managers to prioritise employee mental health.<\/li>\n<li>Remote workers may also need support to meet the changing demands of the workplace. Tools for monitoring remote workers may leave you feeling <strong>untrusted<\/strong> and unsure of expectations.<\/li>\n<li>We know that communication is key for remote work. Though there are many video chat, text chat, and live chat platforms to choose from, you may still feel <strong>disconnected<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>While studies show that home workers are often more productive than office workers, you are probably worried about productivity. How can you stay <strong>focused<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore how policy tweaks and technology tools can help remote workers to adjust, and excel\u2026 from home.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/checklists\/remote-work-policy-checklist\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-70692\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-70692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04130447\/Group-34143.png\" alt=\"remote work policy\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04130447\/Group-34143.png 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04130447\/Group-34143-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04130447\/Group-34143-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Tools for Your Remote Working Tool Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What is the best technology for working remotely? To be included in our roundup, home office and remote collaboration tools need to be intuitive, easy to use, and relevant.<\/p>\n<p>With everything from mental health support to security precautions, our tools for remote workers will help your business to keep growing.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"health\"><\/a><strong>Mental Health Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most important tools for remote workers will help to support <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/8-ways-to-promote-mental-health-awareness-month-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mental health<\/a> in these difficult times. Working from home can leave you feeling disconnected and stressed out. If you want to be more effective in the workplace, remember that you cannot pour from an empty cup. Make sure you are taking care of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses can support employee mental health by circulating resource cheat sheets, informing workers which local counselors and therapists are covered by the company\u2019s benefits. Some businesses may subsidise subscriptions to online mental health services, and many are free and funded by the UK government, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samaritans<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sane.org.uk\/what_we_do\/support\/helpline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SANE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mind<\/a>. Telehealth services will be key to stress management.<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to check out meditation apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beejameditation.com\/beeja-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beeja<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calm<\/a>. Meditation is a great way to clear your mind and gain focus. With ten minutes in the morning or at night, you may find yourself a little more at ease.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"deepwork\"><\/a><strong>Deep Work Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Supervisors managing remote workers for the first time may feel a little uneasy. How to measure productivity when workers are out of sight? Instead of using tools for monitoring remote workers, it may be better for managers to create an atmosphere of trust. Monitoring remote workers will only keep them glued to superficial busywork that won\u2019t show results.<\/p>\n<p>In order to do meaningful and valuable work, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calnewport.com\/books\/deep-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cal Newport calls \u201cdeep work,\u201d<\/a> you need the opportunity to think deeply about problems. This means staying away from your inbox and focused on the task at hand.<\/p>\n<p>Mindmapping tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmeister.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MindMeister<\/a>, can help with virtual brainstorming whether you are solo or working with a team. Visualise ideas and then easily turn your thoughts into actions by organizing to-do lists directly from your map. List-making systems like old favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/workflowy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Workflowy<\/a> can also help you to explore thoughts deeply and organise your process.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"focus\"><\/a><strong>Focus Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to tools for remote workers, many workers are concerned about staying focused. One of the best productivity tools for remote workers is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulbrowsing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mindful Browsing<\/a>, an extension that will politely keep you from wandering to sites you don\u2019t really want to visit. When you navigate to one of your blocked sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, Mindful Browsing will show a peaceful image such as mountains or a lake. \u201cAre you sure you want to spend time on this website?\u201d It will ask. \u201cNo,\u201d you will click, and head back to the serious stuff.<\/p>\n<p>Also be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestapp.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forest<\/a>, an app that lets you grow adorable trees as long as you don\u2019t touch your phone. The beautiful graphics will keep you motivated! After all, you don\u2019t want to kill a tree\u2026 do you?<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"communication\"><\/a><strong>Communication Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remote work has been on the rise for a while now, so you probably already know about essential tools like Zoom and Slack. Let\u2019s talk about how to upgrade your communication game so that you\u2019re excited to get online.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been on that call with someone\u2019s incessantly barking dog just off-camera. With <a href=\"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Krisp<\/a>, noise cancellation software that works for all communication apps, your meetings will be disturbed no more. You won\u2019t have to worry about muting or unmuting team members (or begging them to mute themselves) and you\u2019ll have better audio quality. Concentrate on what is being said instead of straining to hear.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve heard of the notorious meeting that should have been an email. But what about the email that could have been an audio message? Sometimes, typing every detail of a complex idea can be less effective than explaining it out loud. But, equally, scheduling a whole meeting over it can seem like a little much. When it comes to collaboration tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yac.com\/\">Yac<\/a> presents a happy medium, allowing users to send each other voice notes.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"security\"><\/a><strong>Security Tools for Remote Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The most important tools for remote working are arguably those which protect the security of the business. With remote workers, companies face more opportunities for sensitive security breaches. Which two tools increase security for remote workers?<\/p>\n<p>We recommend a password manager, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/1password.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1password<\/a>. This useful app prevents one of the most common security issues: using the same password across multiple sites. With 1password, you will be given a unique, uncrackable password for each site you use but all you will have to remember is the master password.<\/p>\n<p>For any remote home workers who sometimes work in public, such as in a library or a cafe, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is indispensable. This will protect your information from third parties which could pick it up from foreign servers. <a href=\"https:\/\/mullvad.net\/en\/\">Mullvad<\/a>, meets the highest security standards and will protect all your data.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"upskill\"><\/a><strong>UpSkill Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Massive changes have been underfoot since the start of the pandemic. Companies that were managed completely offline a year ago are now totally digital. As the situation continues to evolve, the demands of the marketplace are rapidly shifting. Now is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/organization\/our-insights\/to-emerge-stronger-from-the-covid-19-crisis-companies-should-start-reskilling-their-workforces-now#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vital time to reskill the workforce<\/a>, preparing employees to take on new roles and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Employers should invest in training employees, wherever they see skill gaps. What skills will be relevant in the distance economy? This can start with more comprehensive performance reviews and conversations. What skills do employees want to learn? Helping employees with career development will also help them feel more engaged in their day-to-day work.<\/p>\n<p>Employer-led learning programs may be the most specific to your business\u2019s needs, but there are many tools that offer training and development opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coursera<\/a> draws classes from the world\u2019s best universities to help with IT learning, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Linkedin Learning<\/a> can help you to develop the skills you need to further your career.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Future of Remote Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As the business landscape changes, remote work may stay the norm for many. Tools for remote workers will continue to advance. But with these <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/remote-work-en-gb\/\">tools for remote working<\/a> in their toolkits, many workers will be off to a great start.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The best way to lead a remote team in 2022\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IwFmALYr_xM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Work Smarter with Remote Work Software Solutions. Try our 14 day free trial today!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home isn\u2019t always easy. 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