10 Effective Productivity Tools for Remote Workers in 2023
Working remotely has become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rise of technology and the internet, it’s now easier than ever to work from anywhere in the world and get paid.
However, for many remote workers like me, the challenge is not just working from home, but staying organized and productive. Without these tools, it would have been incredibly difficult to keep up.
1. Hootsuite:
Hootsuite is a social media management tool that allows you to schedule content on your social media profiles and manage them. It’s great for remote workers like us who manage a company’s social media presence, as it allows you to schedule posts and track analytics from one platform.
It is an incredible tool for business owners too who don’t have all the time in the world, as it enables them to schedule their content and focus on more important aspects of their venture.
Most times, I schedule major content across my social media profiles on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
It has a free and paid version. For the free version, you can add as many as two social media accounts which is great for people working without a budget.
2. Time Doctor:
Time Doctor is a time-tracking and productivity tool that allows you to monitor the time you spend on different tasks. It’s great for remote workers because it can help you identify where you are spending too much time and make adjustments to your workflow. I am sure you don’t want to spend all your productive time surfing the internet while tasks pile up.
3. Zoom:
I am sure most people have used the zoom app one way or the other before as Remote workers.
Zoom is a video conferencing tool that allows remote teams to have face-to-face meetings online. It’s easy to use and allows you to share your screen, record meetings, and even host webinars.
If you always have large-scale meetings, I suggest you use zoom for your meetings, as the premium version comes with mind-blowing features.
4. Trello:
Trello is a project management tool that allows you to create boards for different projects and tasks. It’s great for keeping track of deadlines and progress, and you can even assign tasks to team members.
It is easy to use, and I recommend you incorporate it into your everyday life as a remote worker.
5. Grammarly:
Grammarly is an AI-powered writing tool that helps you improve your grammar and writing style. It’s great for remote workers because it can help you communicate more effectively with your team.
I recommend this great tool for writers as it helps eliminate errors you wouldn’t originally see with your glasses. However, you need to read it for the final edit, as AI can’t really function as humans.
6. Canva:
Canva is a graphic design tool that allows you to create professional-looking graphics and designs without the need for advanced design skills. It’s great for remote workers who are responsible for creating visual content, such as social media posts, presentations, and marketing materials.
Personally, this is a lifesaver for me as a content writer as I quickly use it to design my blog post banners. What better time to use Canva if not now that it has AI-generated text to image?
7. Loom:
Loom is a screen recording tool that allows remote teams to record their screen, add commentary, and share it with others. It’s great for remote teams who need to share tutorials, demonstrations, or feedback on a project. It can help to improve communication and understanding.
Whenever I get confused at work, I use loom to record my screen and explain my issue to someone who can provide solution for me. It is amazing!
8. Asana:
Asana is a project management tool that allows you to create tasks and track progress. It is great for remote teams, as it allows you to assign tasks to team members, set deadlines, and track progress in real-time.
9. Google Suite
The Google Suite is a collection of powerful apps designed to increase productivity for remote teams. The suite includes Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Calendar. These tools work together seamlessly to help you stay organized, communicate with your team, and manage your workload.
With Gmail, you can access a convenient, free, and user-friendly email platform. Google Docs allows you to create and share documents in real time with your team, enabling collaboration on projects and the generation of ideas as a group.
Google Drive allows you to store and share files with your team, making it easy to upload and access documents, while Google Calendar helps you schedule meetings and keep track of important dates and deadlines.
With the ability to pull dates and times directly from your email, you’ll never miss an appointment or deadline again.
Using the Google Suite allows remote teams to work more efficiently and stay in sync, ultimately increasing productivity and streamlining workflow.
10. Calendly
Another great tool every remote worker must have and know about is Calendly. It is an online scheduling tool that allows users to easily schedule appointments or meetings.
Also. integrates with calendar apps such as Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud, and syncs with the user’s availability to show available time slots.
Furthermore, users can also set up custom availability, such as office hours, and invite others to schedule appointments within those times.
It also allows users to set up different types of events, such as meetings, calls, and interviews, with different settings, such as duration and buffer time.
Additionally, it has features like automatic email and calendar invites, reminders, and rescheduling capabilities. It can be used by individuals, teams, and businesses to schedule appointments, meetings, and interviews, and automate the scheduling process.
So, these great productivity tools are just a starting point for staying organized and productive as a remote worker. But by using these tools, you can easily stay connected with your team, stay on top of your tasks, and improve your communication and productivity.
Remember, staying organized and focused is key to success as a remote worker, and these tools can help you do just that.
Cheers to your success!
NB: Last year, I decided to face one of my fears, public speaking. I started showing up a lot to facilitate classes or be an impromptu MC at events.
I have continued this year as I had my first physical speaking event on Saturday, where I spoke on ‘Team building and communication as a catalyst for growth in an organization.’
I was able to push my message home to the audience, who were new volunteers looking to make their mark in creating a safe space for women in the society through dialogue, seminars, and other interventions.
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So If you have any speaking engagements for me, whether virtual or physical, surrounding Business, Marketing, Freelancing, Remote Working, or Social Entrepreneurship, reach out to me, and I will gladly respond.
