{"id":198035,"date":"2022-09-23T10:26:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T14:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=198035"},"modified":"2025-06-18T04:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T08:57:55","slug":"underperforming-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/underperforming-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"How Managers Can Fix Underperforming Remote Employees?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many advantages of working remotely, there are also disadvantages. For example, it&#8217;s hard to keep track of employees and monitor their performance if they&#8217;re not on-site. This can lead to underperforming remote employees who don&#8217;t feel connected with their team members or managers. If you have a remote employee who isn&#8217;t performing well or meeting the expectations set by other employees in the same position, then it&#8217;s time to take action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a look at what are the causes of underperforming remote employees exist:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of Underperforming Remote Employees<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ineffective Hiring<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hiring someone to remotely work on your team, you should understand the role requirements and know what skills and experience are needed. You should also understand their personality, work style, communication style, and collaboration style. Finally, you should ensure they have the technical skills to do the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of Team Collaboration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your remote team is struggling to collaborate, it\u2019s important to remember that you don\u2019t have to do anything too drastic. You can easily create a culture of collaboration in your remote teams by implementing these simple strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage interaction through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack and MS Teams for fostering collaboration along with employee engagement apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an open-door policy for employees (and supervisors) so they feel comfortable approaching you with questions and concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use video conferencing tools when possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor Management Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cause of underperforming remote employees is poor <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/guide-to-attendancebot-dashboard-employee-management\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">management<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skills. Even if you&#8217;re an amazing manager, if you don&#8217;t know how to manage remote employees, they&#8217;re going to feel like they&#8217;re not being managed at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t just rely on email and Slack messages to make sure your team is on track. Consistency is important. It&#8217;s easy to get distracted when managing several people at once over the Internet\u2014but it&#8217;s important to keep an eye on everyone so they can see how they are doing in comparison to others&#8217; performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fairness and impartiality are key when it comes to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/positive-feedback\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">giving feedback<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, even if there are some who may be more difficult than others (or require more patience). Be patient with each team member, and make sure that everyone gets an equal chance at success by being treated fairly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor Communication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is the key to success. This sentence sums up how important communication is when working remotely. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/effective-communication\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Communication<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to build relationships with your team members, get things done efficiently and make decisions quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor communication can lead to more disengagement and burnout within teams, causing them to feel less connected with each other on a personal level compared to those who work in offices together face-to-face every day. To prevent this from happening, it\u2019s important that you communicate clearly, directly, and honestly with co-workers so they know how they are performing their tasks or if there are any problems with their work that need addressing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-195101 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.jpg\" alt=\"stress while working remotely\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image-700x368.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less Accountability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common causes of underperforming remote employees is a lack of accountability. When employees are not in the same room as their manager, it\u2019s easy for them to feel like they can slack off without much consequence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers need to be proactive and ensure that their employees are staying accountable at all times by focusing on performance and results instead of just attendance. A great way to foster this kind of environment is through regular check-ins via video conferencing or other types of communication software so that you can see each other face-to-face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, managers should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/daily-standup-questions\/\">keep track of daily progress<\/a> by asking questions like \u201cWhat did you do today?\u201d rather than just checking schedules. It&#8217;s important that managers stay engaged with each team member regardless if they&#8217;re in or out of the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with Remote Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know an employee who is not performing up to par and is not getting along with their manager. What if, instead of a personal problem, it is actually a technology problem? One reason for underperforming remote employees is having issues with remote technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons why you might want to hire <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/guide-to-using-attendancebot-for-remote-working-teams\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remote employees<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: they can work from anywhere, they can work at any time of day or night, and they can help solve your staffing problems without having to relocate people. However, when you hire remote workers, it&#8217;s important to make sure they are set up with the right tools so that they can do their best work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote technology is growing more sophisticated every year, but there are still some common issues that plague remote workers. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of quality internet connection in certain locations (ie: rural areas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of equipment such as headsets or headphones with good noise cancellation features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor phone quality (ie: bad reception)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-197288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000.png\" alt=\"manage remote teams efficiently\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/20220121_143508_0000-700x114.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncomfortable Working Conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorganization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re in an office, it&#8217;s easy to keep track of your workday. You have a desk and a computer, and everything you need is right there in front of you (or at least within 10 feet). But when you&#8217;re working from home, with no physical space or time constraints, it can be hard to keep track of what needs doing and when.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can lead to stress and frustration\u2014and ultimately, lower performance. What&#8217;s more, the more scattered your space becomes, the less likely it will be for you to focus on what really matters: getting things done!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define your goals before you start working on them. If you don\u2019t know what your goals are, it won&#8217;t matter how much effort you put into achieving them because there will be no point at which they reach completion and satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, remote workers need to set ambitious but realistic targets for themselves; there&#8217;s nothing worse than having high hopes shattered after investing time\/effort into something only for it not to work out as we planned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of Connection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cause for underperforming remote employees is a lack of connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of connection can be a major problem for remote employees. It can lead to feeling isolated at work, which means they don&#8217;t get the same level of mentorship and support that people who are in the same office might receive. It can also lead to employees feeling like they&#8217;re not being given the same opportunities as their colleagues. If remote employee is given fewer opportunities, they&#8217;ll likely feel as though they&#8217;re not as valued by their company\u2014and this will affect their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of connection can be in many ways:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacking camaraderie with colleagues because of not enough engagement opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacking a connection with your boss because you don&#8217;t have enough opportunities to interact in an informal setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hybrid setup is where in-office employees may have better connections and opportunities because of a better connection with the management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of Training and Support<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your remote employees won&#8217;t be able to perform at their best if they don&#8217;t feel supported. Training and support are the keys to making sure that your remote workers feel like they have everything they need to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When training your remote employees, it&#8217;s important to make sure that everyone is on the same page about company goals and how each person fits into that vision. When you provide regular training for your team members, you can ensure that everyone understands what it takes for them to succeed within their roles as well as how their role fits into the bigger picture of the company&#8217;s success and failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also important for managers of remote teams to remember that communication is key when working with virtual employees\u2014both in terms of providing feedback on performance and communicating any information necessary for work tasks or projects. This means using tools such as Slack or Zoom \u2014or even just having monthly meetings in person\u2014to ensure there are no misunderstandings between managers and their teams when completing projects together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Employees can be Productive and Enthusiastic if the Right Steps are Taken<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote employees are an easy way to hire new people without needing the overhead costs associated with maintaining a physical location. Hiring remote workers allows you to bring on more team members without having to worry about whether or not they&#8217;ll have somewhere to park their car when they come to work every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such employees need to feel connected to the company, so they need clear communication channels and ways to contribute without being in the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should have an email address, phone number, or another way of reaching out if they have questions or concerns that need immediate attention. The employee should also have a dedicated team member who can answer questions, address concerns, and help with any problems that arise while working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company should provide training materials in multiple formats (text, video) so that remote employees can learn how to do their job from anywhere in the world. Training materials should include instructions on how to use software programs used by the company as well as instructions for common tasks like filing paperwork or completing reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can Employers Help the Underperforming Remote Employees Perform Better?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way that employers can help underperforming remote employees perform better is to coach and train them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re not in the same room, it&#8217;s hard to gauge how well your employee is doing. It&#8217;s easy to miss their body language and facial expressions\u2014things that would tip you off if they were sitting across from you. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important for employers to provide constant feedback and guidance for remote workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote workers need <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/constructive-feedback-examples\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regular feedback<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about their performance, so they know what needs improvement, and why. This is especially true if there are other people working on similar projects who are also remote. If your team is spread out across different states or countries, you may not have an opportunity to talk face-to-face very often, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t stay connected!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor and Support them<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in helping an employee improve their performance is to identify the problem. If you notice that an employee is struggling, take time to talk with them about it. You may find that they have a specific task they&#8217;re struggling with, or maybe they&#8217;re just feeling burnt out. Either way, being able to identify the source of their struggles will make it easier to come up with a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what the problem is, you can start looking for ways of solving it. If your employee needs more training or resources, offer them one-on-one coaching sessions where you can walk them through their issues together. If they need more time on the clock, consider working with them during off hours or giving them a project that only requires part-time attention so they can still work from home while being <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/productivity-tips\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">productive at work<\/a><\/strong> too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-195100 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image..jpg\" alt=\"Remote Work\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image..jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Working-Remotely-Image.-700x368.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them the Right Tools to Do their Job<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways employers can help underperforming remote employees perform better is by giving them the right tools to do their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem obvious, but it&#8217;s actually pretty surprising how many companies don&#8217;t do this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when you think about it, there are so many tools out there that can make an employee&#8217;s life much easier\u2014and make them much more productive as well. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A time tracker software that tracks hours worked but also breaks down where your time goes each day so you can see where you&#8217;re spending most of your time (and maybe figure out how to get more done in less time).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An app that lets you keep track of what tasks need to get done and when they need to be completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AttendanceBot<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers all of those features. With it, remote workers can easily check in or out as the day begins or ends. In addition, they can track time spent on each of their tasks and manage their projects easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them the Right Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way employers can help underperforming remote employees perform better is by giving them the right resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true when it comes to working remotely. While there are many benefits of working remotely, it also comes with its challenges. One of those challenges is that remote workers often lack the same level of support and resources as their co-workers who are at the office daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers can help by making sure that remote employees have access to all of the information they need to do their jobs well. This includes giving them access to company-wide documents, training materials, and internal communication channels so that they can access them from home or wherever else they may be working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an Environment where they can Thrive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re hiring a remote employee, make sure that you&#8217;re clear about what the role entails before bringing them on board. You don&#8217;t want to have an employee who feels overworked or undervalued because they weren&#8217;t told what they were signing up for in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also important to have regular check-ins with your remote employees so that you can assess how well they&#8217;re doing and see if there are any issues or concerns that need addressing immediately. You should also be prepared with a plan of action if there are any problems that arise\u2014this could include anything from training sessions or additional resources being provided, depending on the situation at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, make sure you set realistic expectations with your remote employees so that they know what it takes from them in order to succeed in their role at work!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How We Do It at Harmonize<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harmonizehq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harmonize<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we believe in the power of remote work. We\u2019re a completely remote company with team members spread across Asia and the United States. We communicate through Slack and Zoom\/Google Meet, and we make sure to schedule time for our weekly team video calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we\u2019re a remote business, managing time off and attendance can be tricky\u2013 but it doesn\u2019t have to be! We use AttendanceBot, an app created by use for Slack and MS Teams. It helps us <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/time-tracking\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">track time<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/employee-scheduling\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manage shifts<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and leave requests for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AttendanceBot is a great tool for managing the time of our employees who are working remotely or in different time zones. We can easily keep track of their working hours, leave requests, shift scheduling, and other needs through this tool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use its <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/solutions\/project-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project management feature<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a way to measure productivity. For instance, if we know that a project\/task normally takes 4 hours and an employee takes 8, there is a possibility that the employee may be underperforming. Like that, the manager can then keep a closer eye on their output and see if this is a pattern or a one-off issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this will help you to find the solution for underperforming remote employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=underperforming-remote-employees&amp;utm_content=final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-197615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000.png\" alt=\"remote teams CTA\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220420_002132_0000-700x114.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s hard to keep track of employees if they&#8217;re not on-site. 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