The image you sent is a case study of how Lagos water corporation utilizes remote work during

COVID-19.

i) Take a step back and take stock of where your organisation was before COVID-19.

Lagos water corporation was a company that had more than 90% of its employees working
onsite before the pandemic. This means that the company was not used to remote work and did
not have the necessary infrastructure or policies in place to support it.

ii) Produce the strategic next steps once COVID-19 inter-state restrictions are relaxed.

Here are some strategic next steps that Lagos water corporation can take to transition to a
remote work model:

.Develop a remote work policy. This policy should outline the company's expectations for remote
workers, such as their work hours, communication requirements, and security protocols.

.Invest in the necessary infrastructure. This includes providing remote workers with the
necessary hardware and software, as well as access to secure company networks and data.

.Provide training to employees and managers. Employees need to be trained on how to use
remote work tools and technologies, while managers need to be trained on how to manage
remote teams effectively.

.Communicate with employees. The company should communicate its plans for remote work to
employees and give them time to prepare. The company should also be open to feedback from
employees and make adjustments as needed.

Additional specific steps that Lagos water corporation can take:

.Identify which roles are suitable for remote work. Not all roles are suitable for remote work.
Lagos water corporation should identify which roles can be done remotely and which roles need
to be done onsite.
.Survey employees to gauge their interest in remote work. Lagos water corporation should
survey its employees to gauge their interest in remote work and to understand their needs and
concerns.

.Develop a plan for hybrid work arrangements. Hybrid work arrangements allow employees to
work both remotely and onsite. Lagos water corporation may want to consider offering hybrid
work arrangements to employees who are interested in both remote work and working from the
office.

.Provide support to remote workers. Lagos water corporation should provide remote workers
with the support they need to be successful, such as access to IT support and professional
development opportunities.

By taking these steps, Lagos water corporation can transition to a remote work model that is
beneficial for both employees and the company.