Managing a remote workforce can be challenging, especially when you can’t physically walk down the hall to see what they are doing. How can you trust that they are getting the job done? The starting point for any relationship is
Communication techniques to build respect and trust with a remote workforce Read Post »
When managing virtual teams, how much communication is enough? And when should you use the different vehicles for your communication: E-mail, Phone, face-to-face? There are 2 common mistakes made, when communicating with remote teams, which revolve around frequency and timing.
Communicating with Remote Teams – How Much is Enough? Read Post »
Because employees of a distributed workforce are in different locations, it is tougher for them to feel a part of the company and team, which is critical to their overall motivation and drive behind company initiatives. That is why it
Building a Team Culture with Remote Employees Read Post »
When considering a change to an off-site vs. on site employee structure, how do you know if it is right for the company? Or how to you make the argument to executive management that it will be. Some of the
The ROI of an Off-Site Employee Structure – Arguments for the change Read Post »
Many companies with employees who work from home or on the road use SharePoint to provide access to documents and information, build teams, collaborate, and automate processes that would be cumbersome to do away from headquarters. These employees depend on
Mobile SharePoint for a mobile workforce Read Post »
Quickly disappearing are the days when all employees are based in one office. With the need to keep competitive in today’s business landscape, companies need faster speed to service for their clients, they need to cut travel cost to see
Ensuring Success with a team of Remote or dispersed employees Read Post »
Distributed workforce employees often struggle to feel included in the company and team. Many remote employees feel left out when they hear of their office or others have company events like ditch days, breakfast or lunch brought in, costume contests,
Building a team with remote employees Read Post »
Company-wide cohesion is not created with a forced work environment, but rather with good management. In today’s global workforce, the majority of US companies now have some portion of their workforce that works remotely from their main office. Companies now
Effective Management, Not Telecommuting Bans, Make Employees More Productive Read Post »
Many companies have employees who telecommute, work in the field, or work in branch offices. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently found that 46 percent of organizations surveyed use virtual teams of some sort. The same survey found
Virtual Teams Challenges Read Post »
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