Leveraging Time Zones to Boost Business Efficiency
Handling time zone differences is a common concern when working with remote teams. However, with careful planning, time zones can be transformed from a perceived inconvenience into a strategic advantage, enabling your business to operate more efficiently and productively.
Rethinking Time Zones: A Strategic Advantage
Traditionally, New Zealand is seen as being in a challenging time zone. Our early morning coincides with evening in the US, while our lunchtime aligns with the start of the business day in Asia. This can limit real-time interactions with remote workers to specific windows during the day. However, thoughtful role design can turn this into a powerful advantage.
Optimising Tasks with Time Shifting
To make the most of time zone differences, start by reassessing your business processes from scratch. Imagine having tasks completed outside the traditional 9-5 workday, increasing efficiency and productivity. For example, consider the benefits of having your bank reconciliation done before starting your workday. Sales orders can be processed overnight and ready for action as soon as your warehouse opens in the morning.
For tasks that can be optimised by evening work, Asian countries like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka can provide skilled labour willing to work into the evening hours. Similarly, tasks that need to be tackled first thing in the morning can be efficiently handled by remote workers in South America, such as those in Chile and Argentina, who can complete these tasks before your morning coffee.
The Role of Avant People in Strategic Time Shifting
At Avant People, we specialise in helping businesses develop strategies to optimise the use of remote workers, turning time zones into an asset. Our extensive experience in hiring and managing teams in Asia and South America allows us to design roles that enhance your business processes.
Key Takeaways
The traditional view that New Zealand’s time zone is a disadvantage can be transformed with strategic thinking. By leveraging our unique location, your business can extend beyond the conventional 9-5 office hours, boosting efficiency and productivity. Avant People is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless integration of remote workers into your business operations.
By embracing time shifting and the expertise of Avant People, your business can unlock new levels of efficiency, making time zones work in your favour.