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<\/p>\nby Alisa Cabrini<\/p>\n
Remote teams can be a godsend for organizations.\u00a0 The flexible arrangements allow organizations to save on the cost of maintaining a space while employees can save a lot by telecommuting and working at home. <\/p>\n
The challenge with remote teams is that managers are often at a loss when it comes to managing workers from a distance. \u00a0Whether you\u2019re dealing with a partly- or fully remote team, the physical distance can make it hard to properly communicate expectations and gauge whether everyone is on the same page.\u00a0 This is where professionals with their coaching certification<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n The following are tips to help managers make their remote teams more effective.<\/p>\n The Importance of Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n Recognition is a huge problem for many employees, and more so for remote workers.\u00a0 Gallup<\/a>\u00a0reports that lack of recognition is the main reason why workers leave their jobs, presenting a huge issue that can otherwise be easily addressed. \u00a0This issue holds especially true for companies who juggle both remote and in-house teams, as mobile workers are left to a disadvantage.<\/p>\n Managers will have to work doubly hard to ensure that all employees are being seen and recognized for their contributions. \u00a0Scheduling regular check-ins, whether daily or weekly, gives managers that reminder to take care of all their employees.<\/p>\n Getting Valuable Face-time<\/strong><\/p>\n No person is an island and at the end of the day, remote workers want to be reminded that they\u2019re part of a team. \u00a0For companies with both in-house and remote teams, get-togethers can be as simple as inviting your mobile workers to visit the office every now and again. \u00a0In fact, some companies require mobile workers to visit their office at least once a week.<\/p>\n For companies who have fully remote teams, it\u2019s important that the company invest in a meeting space for everyone to work together occasionally. \u00a0Industrious<\/a>\u00a0highlights the importance of building a community through working together, which is why co-working spaces are growing as accessible options for start-ups and remote teams alike. \u00a0Since co-working spaces typically offer flexible membership packages, managers can book these spaces as needed. \u00a0Overall, the benefits of physically working together sometimes adds value.<\/p>\n Use Video Chats to Your Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking of face time, for some remote teams that kind of physical meet-up isn\u2019t an option. \u00a0This is why video chats are crucial to sustaining remote work operations. Sometimes people are afraid of video chats.\u00a0Forbes<\/a>\u00a0even points out that video conferences are a chance to let your guard down and open lines of authentic communication.<\/p>\n Being prim and proper isn\u2019t the point of video chatting; these digital meetings are all about getting to know who you\u2019re working with and keeping communication lines open.<\/p>\n