Remote work is a buzz phrase that has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years. It’s a revolutionary step for most businesses, but also a very practical one. Increasingly, we’re seeing startups and organizations switch to working remotely...
Remote work is here to stay. It is not a trend or Millennial generation Internet fad, and it’s something workers across the generations are embracing. Buffer, known for having a completely remote team, recently released their 2019 State of Remote...
What is a virtual global management team? More companies than ever are able to leverage the benefits of technology to work with remote team members distributed across different parts of the globe. Working with such teams is a great way to win in the...
Remote work is usually positioned as a benefit primarily to introverts. If you can work deeply and autonomously on a problem for a long period of time without interruption, remote work might be right for you. But if you like a water cooler...
Delegation is an essential part of leadership. Without delegation, it can prove challenging to manage a series of projects and ensure they are completed on time and on target with what a client wants. As a leader with remote workers and remote team...
More professionals than ever are remote workers. Companies are supporting this trend to provide flexibility, which is seen as more important than ever. In some sectors, it is the most effective way to access a global talent pool. For employees in...
Even the richest and most powerful CEOs make mistakes because they are also humans. Back in 1997, Bill Gates invested in Apple, Microsoft’s main competitor. Steve Jobs launched a range of products that eventually failed, such as Macintosh TV, the...
Virtual meetings are essential to ensure remote teams are productive. Not everything can be discussed over email and messenger apps. At times, you need to get the team together on the same call and talk about the project, progress that is being...
Imagine that you discuss an unresolved issue with your remote team. You need to prove that your approach to solving the existing problem is the only correct one. Your remote team does not seem to agree. The conflict of interests appears, and you...
Though Zapier, Litmus, and Buffer are just some of the big tech companies that have entirely remote teams, going remote is not easy — it requires buy-in from the entire company. These are the following: Difficulties with scheduling. As remote team...