Here's How We Do It

Beverley Houston heads up cape-based public relations firm Be-cause integrated communications (www.be-cause.co.za), and spends a fair amount of her week working remotely, as does her team. She shares insights on the tools that allow them to do so.

When we started introducing remote working, we experimented with a range of available tools, including Google Docs and Slack, before settling on a system that suited our needs best. We now all share a Dropbox folder and conduct all of our work through that – whether in the office or not. It allows us to step in and help each other out when needed, review each other’s work regularly and monitor the progress of ongoing projects. We also use the full range of Skype tools, including shared screens when we work together on a design concept. If we need an immediate response, we will use Whatsapp or call. We do however curb use of this outside of work hours as we all need a break.