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!

Managing remote teams can be challenging. All the typical management and collaboration issues are more visible when your team is spread across different locations and time zones:

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.

Working from home can be an amazing way to get more accomplished both at work and in your life. Online collaboration is proving to be one of the biggest trends in business. It can be both an enormous cost savings for companies as well as an important benefit to employees. The key to making telecommuting work is making sure you make the most of your time at work, even when you’re at home. Here are the top tips for organizing to make your home workspace aid your success.

Whether you work from home all the time, telecommute occasionally, or need to work from hotel rooms during business trips, it is important to have a plan. You want to be able to get plenty accomplished, regardless of where you’re working. Although it may not seem like your location should matter, it can take an effort to convert your usual work strategies to remote work. Here are ways to keep yourself happy and productive.