Stop micromanaging and learn to put your trust in virtual teams It’s time to be honest with yourself: are you a micromanager? Many supervisors are quick to dismiss the label because of the negative connotations but think about your habits as a manager. Do you: Ask for frequent updates on projects? Tell your employees to… Read more »

Deadlines and organization are the name of the game when you’re leading a virtual team You’ve spent the better part of two decades managing successful teams at all types of different companies. By this point, you’ve got your management style down, and you know what it takes to get the work done. You’re about to… Read more »

Are you trying to nail down effective calls between remote workers? Use these six conference call etiquette tips to get everyone on the same page. One of the things we tend to look over with distributed teams is availability and time zones. If you work in a position alongside employees in different time zones, it… Read more »

Do you know how to deal with coworkers effectively through virtual communication? Use these tips to make your dialogues clear every time. Ever get the feeling that your communication with remote coworkers gets “lost in translation”? It’s fairly easy to misread a quick email as snippy, or mistakenly talk over people during a conference call.… Read more »

Want to look as professional as possible during virtual meetings? Learn how to choose a background for a Skype video call and impress your viewers. There are unique challenges for new remote employees when it comes to video conferencing. Virtual communication has a learning curve. Believe it or not, Skype meetings (and Google Hangouts, for that matter)… Read more »

Dreaming of having a more flexible work schedule? Find out how to get a job working from home and what types of qualities remote employers are searching for. It’s the equivalent of “living the dream” for most employees—get a job working from home and never leave your pajamas and coffee pot again. You’ve probably thought, “I’ll… Read more »

Take the time to build relationships when you’re working remotely.

Corporations generally don’t have a defined career path. It’s up to you to make sure you are getting the training and experience and advancing. You need to stay visible and make sure your supervisors know what you are doing. This is true in any job, but it can be a bigger challenge for remote workers.… Read more »