Working remotely is about to become more than a trend.

Last month I wrote that the coming widespread rollout of 5G would change the way we work this year, and I still believe that's true. What I didn't account for at the time, however, is that there's another variable likely to force many of us to make those changes much sooner than we may have thought.

Remote teams have become a norm in the business world. Whether they are hybrid—partly remote, partly onsite—or completely distributed all are part of companies that have embraced the idea that work isn’t limited to a downtown office building, no matter how shiny its windows may be!

Employees running late, arriving harassed and embittered as they battle the daily commute to reach the office. Ever increasing rental fees for office space (not to mention the cost of providing an ergonomically sound environment for employees), it can’t be too hot or too cold and Jack needs a back-rest for his chair. There’s a lot to be said for offering your workforce the opportunity to go remote.

Is it the end of the line for the traditional 9-5 office set-up? Whilst many still tackle the daily commute and can’t begin to imagine life away from the buzz and hubbub of the office, others now choose an alternative: remote working.

Not so long ago, your whole team would be sitting just outside your office, ready to answer questions at any time about what they were doing and how far they had progressed.

Remote working is becoming more and more common as businesses strive to cut costs and increase employee efficiency. However, there are those who feel that a workforce that escapes the watchful eye of management will be less productive and more inclined to shirk responsibilities. There are a few tips and tricks you can implement to give your remote working employees a gentle nudge in the right direction – here’s to improved efficiency and a happy workforce.

If you’re tired of balancing your laptop precariously on your knees while perched on the sofa or are finding it increasingly difficult to find an uncluttered spot at the dining room table it could be time to move into your own home office.

As more and more companies are switching to remote workers for many positions, businesses are seeing the advantages. From saving money on office space to being able to attract highly skilled workers from across a wider geographic region, telecommuting is proving to be attractive for both employees and employers. Now the challenge is for management to keep up with their evolving workforce to keep employees as happy and productive as possible. Here are tips for making the most of your online workforce.