{"id":10163,"date":"2023-05-08T08:30:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T08:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/143.244.150.201\/?p=10163"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:22:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T11:22:37","slug":"how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best work from home policy you need for remote teams in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remote work is all the rave now. Teams prioritize working in remote and hybrid environments now with flexibility. So to ensure your team can deliver their best, you need the best work from home policy for remote teams.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And luckily for you, in this article, I&#8217;ll break down remote work policies and how to create the best one for your team. We&#8217;ll also explore the following tangents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a remote work policy?<\/li>\n<li>5 reasons your remote team needs a remote work policy.<\/li>\n<li>How to create a remote work policy (with a template!)<\/li>\n<li>And a secret weapon to win any remote work situation!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Let&#8217;s start!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67c5816b65deb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Why_does_your_remote_team_need_a_work_from_home_policy\" title=\"Why does your remote team need a work from home policy?\">Why does your remote team need a work from home policy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#How_to_create_a_remote_work_policy\" title=\"How to create a remote work policy?\">How to create a remote work policy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Step_1_Identify_the_primary_objectives_and_pillars_of_the_policy\" title=\"Step 1: Identify the primary objectives and pillars of the policy\">Step 1: Identify the primary objectives and pillars of the policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Step_2_Identify_the_eligibility_criteria_for_remote_work\" title=\"Step 2: Identify the eligibility criteria for remote work\">Step 2: Identify the eligibility criteria for remote work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Step_3_Set_clear_expectations_for_remote_workers\" title=\"Step 3: Set clear expectations for remote workers\">Step 3: Set clear expectations for remote workers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Step_4_Include_policies_on_setting_up_a_remote_work_environment\" title=\"Step 4: Include policies on setting up a remote work environment\">Step 4: Include policies on setting up a remote work environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Step_5_Consider_your_employees_legal_rights\" title=\"Step 5: Consider your employee&#8217;s legal rights\">Step 5: Consider your employee&#8217;s legal rights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Remote_work_policy_template\" title=\"Remote work policy template\">Remote work policy template<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Purpose_of_the_policy\" title=\"Purpose of the policy\">Purpose of the policy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Employment_eligibility_for_remote_work\" title=\"Employment eligibility for remote work\">Employment eligibility for remote work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Company_expectations_for_remote_work\" title=\"Company expectations for remote work\">Company expectations for remote work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Setting_up_a_remote_work_environment\" title=\"Setting up a remote work environment\">Setting up a remote work environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Legal_guidelines\" title=\"Legal guidelines\">Legal guidelines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-work-from-home-policy\/#Make_remote_working_even_easier_with_GoVisually\" title=\"Make remote working even easier with GoVisually\">Make remote working even easier with GoVisually<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_remote_work_policy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a remote work policy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A remote work policy is a documentation handbook outlining the general rules of working from home.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, it contains guidelines for a company&#8217;s remote workers. This policy is sometimes known as working from home or telecommuting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12764 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"What is a remote work policy_\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-remote-work-policy_-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This policy helps the workers and the business be on the same page. It also creates a standard of fairness and makes it possible for in-office and remote workers to receive fair treatment. A well-put-together remote policy also ensures professionalism without an office work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_your_remote_team_need_a_work_from_home_policy\"><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does your remote team need a work from home policy?<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work landscape is constantly changing, and a specific remote work policy ensures that your business is flexible. It also attracts a broader demographic of workers and potentially raises productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with the pandemic, remote work has continued to rise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/press\/releases\/third-annual-future-workforce-report#:~:text=Younger%20gen%20managers%20are%2028,teams%20will%20have%20remote%20workers.\">according to a survey conducted by Upwork<\/a>, it is estimated that by 2028, 73% of all departments will have remote workers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remote work policy is also essential to mitigate any risks affecting your business. In the event of any such circumstance, your policy will help your business avoid any interruptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12765 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Remote Work Stat\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Remote-Work-Stat-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_a_remote_work_policy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to create a remote work policy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these easy steps to ensure your business has a solid policy. You can use these steps as a checklist to see if you&#8217;re on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12766 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"5 steps to creating an effective work from home policy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-steps-to-creating-an-effective-work-from-home-policy-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Identify_the_primary_objectives_and_pillars_of_the_policy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Identify the primary objectives and pillars of the policy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is identifying the primary objective for why the work from home policy exists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself if it&#8217;s only temporary because of any operational reason.\u00a0Is it only for specific roles and teams or for everyone?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying the purpose of a remote work policy will make it easier to tailor the policy to your business&#8217;s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a discussion for the upper management. And for a startup, this would be between the founder and the CEO of the company. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your operations, budget, and team requirements while making this decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Identify_the_eligibility_criteria_for_remote_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Identify the eligibility criteria for remote work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to highlight who is eligible for remote work in your policy as it shows fair treatment to all your workers. In your policy, you can create eligibility criteria that make it easier to identify what sort of employee is eligible for a remote work opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some areas to consider include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your remote workers need to be in the same city and country where your business is located, or could they work remotely from anywhere?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your company offer remote work opportunities for all in-office workers, or is remote work only available for specific departments and new employees?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself if an employee needs to work at your company for a specific time to be eligible for remote work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your company only provide remote work for a specific time, such as twice a week?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering these questions removes any grey areas in your policy and identifies your company&#8217;s needs. At the end of the eligibility criteria, you can also provide information on how eligible employees can apply for the remote work opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could include sending in a written request or contacting your HR department. A clear-cut outline will make it easier for your employees to understand your remote work policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Set_clear_expectations_for_remote_workers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Set clear expectations for remote workers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Presenting your work expectations upfront will prevent confusion and set your employees up for success.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas for what to expect:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time do you want your employees to be available for remote work? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are your remote work timings similar to the in-office employees, or are timings more flexible for remote workers?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do remote work employees need to work longer hours? What time frame should your remote workers be available, e.g., between 9 am and 6 pm? Make sure to consider time zones if you&#8217;re employing overseas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give guidelines on how to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/collaborative-working\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaborate with remote employees efficiently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explain how quickly you want your remote employees to respond to emails and calls. Include how often remote workers are required to check in with their managers. This will help everyone be on the same page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must mention the type of equipment required in your remote work policy. This could also include any needed particular software. Be sure to note if your company will provide any equipment or software for remote workers in your policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Include_policies_on_setting_up_a_remote_work_environment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Include policies on setting up a remote work environment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your remote work policy should mention methods for remote employees to create the most suitable work environment. This environment will be important in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/creative-productivity-among-remote-teams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintaining high productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing detailed guidelines on this matter will also benefit your employees&#8217; well-being and strengthen the relationship between you and your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should provide details on creating the perfect work environment and allot break times as you would in an office. It is essential to highlight any cyber security issues your remote employees might face in your remote work policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since most remote workers will be using Wi-Fi that may not have the same protection as your company&#8217;s Wi-Fi, you should mention how your remote employees can secure their networks. This will not only help your employees but will also protect any work that might be confidential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also identify the tools and applications the team will use for communication and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>For example, at GoVisually, we use Slack for company-wide communication and Asana to manage the content team&#8217;s work. This makes it easy to hold ourselves and each other accountable for work, progress, and deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>Even though we are 100% remote and work without borders, we have a daily standup to sync with everyone. In this call, we discuss plans for the day and check on each other, too (which is extremely important for small teams to build trust!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12769\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12769 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"work from home policy daily standup\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_4233-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of our founders is taking the daily standup with the dev team.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Consider_your_employees_legal_rights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Consider your employee&#8217;s legal rights<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, but most importantly, your remote work policy should address how your company will protect the rights of your remote employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal employment rights are fundamental as they protect your employees and your company. The legal rights in your policy should be written clearly and should address any potential concerns that may arise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your legal statement should outline how to calculate employee hours and ensure that remote and in-office workers can access the same benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_work_policy_template\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work policy template<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have all these steps let&#8217;s put them together in a sample remote work policy template to see how you can present your policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_the_policy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of the policy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Reasons as to why the remote work policy is being put in place]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_eligibility_for_remote_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment eligibility for remote work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[a bulleted list detailing how employees can be eligible for remote work]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_expectations_for_remote_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company expectations for remote work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Mention the times of availability and any managers or supervisors the employers should be in contact with]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_up_a_remote_work_environment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a remote work environment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Clear guidelines on how to set up the best possible work environment]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_guidelines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal guidelines<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Mention ways in which your employee&#8217;s legal rights are being met]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_remote_working_even_easier_with_GoVisually\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make remote working even easier with GoVisually<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Want to take your remote team to the next level of productivity?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Use GoVisually for faster feedback collection and approvals on creative assets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GoVisually<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the #1 online proofing software that makes remote collaboration simple and easy. 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