Management Information Systems help managers oversee remote workers by providing tools for communication, project tracking, and time logging. RWorks is a software that addresses the downsides of remote work by automatically tracking billable hours and project progress updates so that remote workers feel connected to their work and managers have visibility into how projects and teams are performing from a distance.

1. Management Information System for Remote Workers

2. Who is a “remote worker?” Teleworkers Freelancers Outsourced Staff Service providers Anywhere there are people working in multiple locations

3. Management Information Systems Enabling remote workers/teleworkers Network Access Email, Phone, Video conferencing Remote access software People Management Extra tasks Timesheets Status Reports Less visibility of progress

4. Downsides Downsides for Teleworkers Do they know I still exist? How about some feedback? I am contributing and I’m very productive Managing my own time What do I bill my time to? Downsides for managers Nothing beats face to face How’s my project doing? How’s my team doing?

5. RWorks Manage people from afar How’s my project doing? How are my staff doing? No data entry Not for timesheets Not for project progress updates For remote workers Aware of how they’re spending their time Automatically record billable hours

6. Sample Reports

7. www.rworks.com