Team building for remote companies

Remote work can be costly or cost-saving, depending on how well-equipped you are to really support it.

• When done right, assessing the appropriateness of remote work for all your employees and implementing the necessary changes will save money.
• Savings will be primarily in overh...

• Make work calendars visible to all.
• Create regularly scheduled team check-ins.
• When a meeting includes in-office and remote workers, do not treat the remote workers as an afterthought. Using one microphone for many people in a conference room, all talking at once will ali...

Businesses can categorize employees:

• Location-independent. Knowledge workers are not dependent on location and don't need to be in an office.
• Location-frequent. These people spend half their time in an office and half remote. They need an in-pe...

In-office employees that transition to remote work need to be equipped. Spending recommendations are:

• A one-time stipend to purchase some office furniture and other miscellaneous work equipment.
• Basic ergonomic training.
• The same class of laptop or workstation they'd ge...

When an in-office worker moves to a remote role, it's very common for that worker to relocate. However, different states have different employment laws, and businesses are responsible for knowing and following these laws. Taxes are also not the same. Some cities require a percent...

Corporate leadership must understand the need to make changes to the company culture that supports everyone.

• Remote work means trusting employees and giving them more autonomy.
• Trust does not mean ignorance. Leadership needs to establish clear goals and performance metrics that...