Thanks to advancements in technology (and certain pandemics), it's never been easier to run a remote accounting firm. Many firm leaders took 2020 as an opportunity to rethink their staffing model by adopting a remote or hybrid model.

These firms (and their employees) are benefiting from:

• Time saved by not commuting each day (or at all)

• The ability to work from anywhere in the world

• An expanded hiring pool

But, believe it or not, there are still those who aren't giving it serious consideration.

There are a host of arguments used by partners and managers who aren't open to the idea of implementing a remote work policy at their firm—almost all of which don't hold water. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are three of the most common excuses used against remote and hybrid work.

1. "People can't be trusted to be productive at home"

Managers worry that there are more distractions at home than in the office. How is an employee going to get their work done when they could just as easily surf the net or waste time on social media?

The simple solution is to make sure they find the work interesting and fulfilling. The truth is there is nothing stopping your staff from indulging in similar distractions at their desk as well—coming into the office does not guarantee productivity.

The other half of this argument is rooted in a lack of trust. If you can't trust your staff to get their job done without you looking over their shoulder, then you've hired poorly. It's not your job to be their babysitter.

The right staff who have a passion for their work can, and will, get their work done from anywhere.

2. "I won't know what they're working on"

There's a fear that if you can't see your staff, you won't know what they are working on.

The perfect solution to this is cloud-based software that will allow you to keep your team’s tasks and client communication in one place, have visibility on where things stand, and show you what work everyone in your practice is currently completing.

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