Managing Remote Teams

Leadership

In-Office, Remote, Hybrid — My Global Company Does All Three. Here's How to Find Success in Any Setting.

Location-agnostic leadership prioritizes building connected teams, cross-functional alignment, customer obsession and performance through intentional design. It includes real-world examples from a global approach to distributed teamwork.

Business Process

Stop Blaming Remote Teams for Productivity Dips — Audit Their Internet Before It Costs You $300,000 an Hour

When remote productivity dips, poor internet, not poor performance, is often to blame.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Is Remote Work Making Us Lonelier? How Employees Can Break Free with a Support Network

Maintaining genuine connections in a virtual environment can be challenging. Can employees and leaders still foster a sense of belonging amidst the transactional focus of remote work?

Management

I Manage an Entirely Remote Team — These Are the 5 Strategies That Helped Us Reach Maximum Productivity

Explore human-centered ways of optimizing staff performance in a remote work setting.

Growth Strategies

7 Strategies to Maintain Accountability and Productivity in Remote Workforces

The rise of remote work has transformed how businesses operate. For entrepreneurs managing remote teams, maintaining accountability and productivity can be challenging, but it is not impossible. With the right strategies, businesses can thrive in this new digital-first environment.

Business Culture

Why Are Remote Work Trends So Different in the US and UK?

While the USA and the UK share similarities, they have markedly different remote work cultures. This is particularly interesting for a US-based founder with UK-based employees. I wanted to explore these differences further so we can understand how remote work policies can be tailored to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction in both countries.

Growing a Business

Is Your Team Thriving or Just Surviving? 5 Long-Term Strategies to Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

These five components create the foundation for ongoing success and growth.

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.