Keep in touch with others (wherever you work)

by Karen Adamedes

Keeping in touch ensures that you stay “top of mind” when you work from home. This is particularly important for time-poor managers and clients who must make decisions quickly or under pressure. You want them to think about you! For your career to develop or your client list to grow, it’s essential that you are visible.

It's important to be “top of mind”

Being top of mind, or at least remembered, when there are opportunities can be important to being successful in your work. Office-based associates, who may have greater access to people and information, or those with a higher profile, may be considered first.

This is important to consider when you work at home. But it is just as important for those who work in an office or business. Staying in contact with colleagues, clients, and your network helps them remember you for new opportunities. It can also keep you informed about things you need to know to do your job. Staying top of mind will help your achievements be recognized and build your profile and reputation. Both of which will help you achieve your business and career objectives.

If others know about you, what you do, and what you are capable of, there’s a greater chance that you’ll be on their radar when decisions are being made about resources, promotions, bonuses, or new business. Some ideas include:

• being available

• checking in regularly

• staying in touch with your manager

• using video to stay in touch so people can see your smiling face

• picking up the phone to call

• taking time to build rapport

• going to the office (sometimes)

These all provide opportunities to share your achievements, connect with people, and get involved. Most of all, they can help you build all-important relationships.