Remote work has been thrust into the spotlight these past few months. In many organizations, this sudden transition has been disruptive and confusing — for employees who are more comfortable with the routines of a traditional physical office setting, as well as leaders who previously haven’t managed remote workers.
That’s why it’s critical to deploy parameters and guidance around remote work — from technologies to good practices. While it may require a little extra work for C-level executives to manage remote workers in the short term, it has payoffs in the long run as employees discover improved communication and collaboration.