Tools for Working and Managing Remotely

Hybrid or full-time remote work has become increasingly popular in today's work environment. However, it comes with the expectation that you will be a productive and valuable member of your company, even when working remotely. To achieve this, it is crucial to have access to practical tools that enable collaboration with team members and maintain a strong connection with colleagues. 

This list of tools helps to ensure that remote workers can stay informed, engaged, and on top of their work, regardless of their physical location.

Project Management

Asana
https://asana.com/
Keep your team organized and connected.

Basecamp
https://basecamp.com/
The all-in-one toolkit for working remotely.

Monday
https://monday.com/
Keep working together. Even when apart.

Project Manager
https://www.projectmanager.com/
Project management software built for ambitious teams.

Proofhub
https://www.proofhub.com/
The one place for remote teams to work productively.

Trello
https://trello.com/en-US
Work collaboratively and get more done.

Zoho Projects
https://www.zoho.com/projects/
Online project management software and tools.

Communication and Screen Sharing

Skype
https://www.skype.com/en/
Communication tool for calls and chat. Talk. Chat. Collaborate.

Zoom
https://zoom.us/
Video and audio conferencing, chat, meetings, webinars.

Slack
https://slack.com/
Slack brings the team together,wherever your are.

GoTo (was join.me)
https://www.goto.com/
Your GoTo. Making IT easy, anywhere.
Support, manage, and connect your customers and teams across every device.

Microsoft Teams
https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software
Chat. Meetings. Calling. Collaboration.

Remote Access

TeamViewer
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/
Remote connectivity platform.

Zoho Assist
https://www.zoho.com/assist/

Remote Support and Remote Access Software

RemotePC
https://www.zoho.com/assist/
Remote access to your computers.

LogMeIn
https://www.logmein.com/
Secure remote desktop software.

Chrome Remote Desktop
https://remotedesktop.google.com/
Securely access your computer from your phone, tablet, or another computer.

Security / Passwords

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File Management and Sharing

Dropbox Business
https://www.dropbox.com/?landing=dbv2
Work comes together in Dropbox Business.

Box
https://www.box.com/home
Secure collaboration with anyone, anywhere, on any device.

Google Drive
https://www.google.com/drive/
Store, share, and access your files from any device.

OneHub
https://www.onehub.com/
Share files, data, and information with confidence.

OneDrive for Business
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/onedrive-for-business
Access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhere.

Time Tracking and Productivity Monitoring

Toggl
https://toggl.com/
Free time tracking software and timesheet for work hours.

Clockify
https://clockify.me/
A simple time tracker and timesheet app for tracking work hours across projects.

Hivedesk
https://www.hivedesk.com/
Time tracking software for work-from-home employees and remote workers. Track time, cost, and activity. Captures screenshot for review.

Hubstaff
https://hubstaff.com/

Time Tracking and Productivity Monitoring tool

Harvest
https://www.getharvest.com/
Simple time tracking, fast online invoicing, and powerful reporting software.

FunctionFox
https://www.functionfox.com/
Online timesheets and project management.

Calendar Sharing

Google Calendar
https://www.google.com/calendar/about/
A time-management and scheduling calendar with views of your day, week, month, guest invites, calendar on the web, and more.

Calendly
https://calendly.com/
Online appointment scheduling software. Share Calendly via email or embed it on your website.

Keep & Share
Customizable Online Calendar Features | KeepandShare
Organize your Team with a Shared Online Calendar.

TimeTree
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=works.jubilee.timetree&hl=en_US
Free shared calendar that helps you coordinate events all on a single app. It takes away the burden of keeping agendas up to date!

Time Zone Coordination

World Time Buddy
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/
A world clock, a time zone converter, and an online meeting scheduler. Perfect for working across multiple time zones.

Time Zone Converter
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Provides time zone conversions taking into account Daylight Saving Time (DST) and local time zone and accepts present, past, or future dates.

Time Zone Ninja
https://timezoneninja.com/
Schedule global meetings across time zones seamlessly. Just enter the meeting date and the locations of your participants, and the preferred meeting time.

Design Collaboration

Canva
https://www.canva.com/
Design, share, and print. Create beautiful designs with your team.

Visme
https://www.visme.co/
Create professional presentations and infographics online.

InVision
https://www.invisionapp.com/
Digital product design, workflow, and collaboration.

GoVisually
https://govisually.com/
Online proofing, design review, and approval.

Sharing Notes and Ideas

Evernote
https://evernote.com/
An app designed for note-taking, organizing, task managing, archiving, Capture and prioritize ideas, projects, and to-do lists.

OneNote
https://www.onenote.com/
Digital note-taking app. Save ideas, organize notes on your phone, and sync them across your devices.

Administrative Support

Albright Administration
https://www.albrightadministration.com/
Professional, confidential typing, transcription, and administrative support services for businesses, business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and teams.

Written by Anne Albright 
Updated: August 7, 2023