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title: Managing homeworking effectively
description: If you're managing a team of homeworkers for the first time it can feel pretty daunting. Here are some ideas to increase feelings of control, confidence and connection.
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# TotalEnergies Gas & Power

## Managing homeworking effectively

 \[fa icon="calendar"\] 02-Apr-2020 15:32:47

 

[![Managing homeworking effectively](https://live.business.totalenergies.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Managing%20homeworking%20effectively.png?width=949&name=Managing%20homeworking%20effectively.png)](https://live.business.totalenergies.uk/hubfs/TGP%20MANAGING%20HOMEWORKING%20EFFECTIVELY%20300320.pdf)

So you now find yourself managing a team of homeworkers (whilst working from home yourself!). That can feel daunting, especially if it’s the first time you’ve had to, and you’ve had zero time to prepare you or your team.

When it comes to keeping you and your team motivated and moving in the right direction, look for the things you can do increase feelings of control, confidence and connection. Here are some tips, endorsed by our senior management team, to help you do just that.

[**Download here**](https://live.business.totalenergies.uk/hubfs/TGP%20MANAGING%20HOMEWORKING%20EFFECTIVELY%20300320.pdf)or click on the image above.

 

 

 

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