Managing Remote Teams

Growth Strategies

Navigating the New Normal

Harnessing the power of remote innovation

Productivity

Wave Goodbye to the 9-5 — 3 Reasons Why It's Long Past Time to Embrace Flexible Scheduling

Flex scheduling is not a one-size-fits-all solution. But if it's something your company has been considering, you should give it some thought as it can lead to happier, more productive employees who enjoy the perks your company offers.

Management

There's a Major Shift Happening With Independent Workers — and Business Owners Who Ignore It Are at Risk

According to the MBO Partners State of Independence Report 2024, the number of individuals choosing to work independently full-time has increased from 13.6 million in 2020 to 27.7 million today. How will you embrace this independent workforce?

Growing a Business

I Made My Company 100% Virtual And It's a Decision I Regret Everyday — Here's Why.

Next year, it'll be 20 years since I made the decision to go virtual. I wouldn't recommend it.

Leadership

Remote Workers Aren't Lazy — They Need Empathy. Here's How to Build Emotional Resilience in a Remote Environment

Given the increasing prevalence of remote work, especially in light of the pandemic, this article delves into the various aspects of working from home, with a particular focus on emotional resilience. It draws from Dr. Emmy E. Werner's pioneering research on resilience and aims to provide guidance to organizational leaders seeking to effectively engage with remote employees by prioritizing empathy and support.

Leadership

Are You Struggling With Any of These Remote Work Challenges? Here's How You Can Conquer Each One.

Here are eight remote work challenges and my tips for overcoming them.

Leadership

10 Ways to Manage a Remote Team During the Summer and Holiday Seasons

Many companies have transitioned to hybrid and fully remote work models in recent years. Here are ten tips to help manage fully remote teams during summer and holiday periods.

Leadership

7 Hidden Challenges of Remote Work — and What Leaders Can Do to Solve Each One

Uncover how forward-thinking companies are turning remote work conventions on their head to achieve remarkable success.

Growing a Business

How to Overcome the Challenges of Remote Work in the Professional Services Industry

Some businesses need to meet in person, but for many service companies, the question is whether being remote has advantages. We look at what the challenges are and how to overcome them.

Growing a Business

5 Insights I Learned While Growing My Business from a Startup to a 500-person Company

Scaling a startup from 10 people to 5 hundred is thrilling, but navigating the growth can be tricky. Here are 5 hard-won insights to help you transform your startup into a structured business with a clear roadmap and the right team behind you.

Leadership

How Entrepreneurs Can Navigate Change By Creating an Ecosystem of Resilience

Organizational resilience and effective change management thrive on interdependence and clear communication, akin to a rainforest ecosystem.

Business Culture

How to Foster a Strong Culture With a Remote or International Workforce

A strong culture requires an intentional approach when teams aren't in the office.

Business Culture

Hybrid Work Is Failing Your Employees — Here's Why (and What You Can Do About It)

Business leaders are trying to choose between in-person and remote work. This leads to hybrid, which just isn't effective. Here's why.

Thought Leaders

Building an Agile Remote Team Is No Easy Feat — But It's About to Get a Whole Lot Easier Thanks to This Transformative Tool.

The virtual reality of the metaverse promises to put a radical new spin on returning to the office.