How IFAs Can Benefit From Remote Working
Remote working has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks to advancements in technology and growing pressure on employers to make their workplaces more flexible. If you’re wondering how this modern way of working can help your business, read on to learn more.
Boost productivity
One of the primary perks of remote working is that it can help productivity surge. You’ll be able to eliminate unnecessary commutes, work from locations that help you focus, and stamp out distractions. You’ll be able to get more work done in less time and race ahead of your competitors.
Improve your work/life balance
Remote working can allow you to spend more time with your family and friends, give you the freedom to travel, and the chance to mould your life around your work. You’ll be able to work at times and locations that suit you. If you want to go to the gym in the middle of the day or pick your kids up from school at 3pm, remote working will allow you to do just that, without sacrificing your clients’ needs.
Help your clients too
Remote working can have numerous benefits for your clients too. If your clients have busy lives and hectic schedules, they’re likely to appreciate a financial advisor who is flexible and open to answering their questions during untraditional working hours.
When adopting remote working, be sure to emphasise the benefits that your clients will experience. But remember that adopting a remote working policy and offering clients flexibility doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your own time. Make your working hours clear and put your out-of-office on when you need to.
Where to start…
Lay out your terms
One of the first steps when embracing a remote way of working involves thinking about what this will involve. If you work alone, it may be a case of working from more diverse locations. If you have a team of IFAs, perhaps you’ll abandon the shared office environment and allow everyone to work from home. You don’t need to jump straight in at the deep end from the outset. You could try flexible hours or the occasional remote day to begin with.
Embrace the right tech
Technology plays a crucial role in remote working. By embracing the right tools you can communicate with colleagues and clients from anywhere in the world. If you’re used to working in a traditional office environment, tech can make the transition effortless and straightforward.
If you’re unsure where to start, why not get in touch with the team at Prism? We work with IFAs across the country, helping them to harness the benefits of remote working. We’ll provide you with the tools you need to access and share real time data and communicate with whoever you need to.