Managing Your Online Team
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The Pros and Cons of Videoconferencing For Remote Workers
Video conferencing is the closest thing we have to face-to-face communication. While some of us might still not see our colleagues in person, online conferencing platforms make effective collaboration possible. Certain technological advancements have made remote work the ideal set-up for businesses in the midst of the global pandemic. For example, e-commerce platforms and mobile…
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Three Ways Working From Home Has Changed Employees
Remote work has been a game changer for businesses and employees around the world. It changed the way we measure productivity and employee engagement. Even now, as many slowly return to office, the WFH setup continues to be a popular choice for those who have that option. As an employer, it’s important to anticipate that…
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Seven Tips to Make Your Team’s Transition To Remote Work Smoother
Managing a business is challenging yet rewarding. As a business leader, you probably went through rough times just to keep your company afloat during the pandemic. But technology and the internet have made it possible to run a business with a distributed team – no matter which continent the members might be living on. Since…
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Four Factors That Make An Ideal Remote Work Employee
Today’s business leaders grapple with gauging the global pandemic’s impact on employee productivity. Sure, remote employment has been largely efficient and productive. But there are still employees who work better within the traditional working set-up, and we have to account for those. Remote work is clearly here to stay, but it’s not for everyone. Whether…
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Five Tips For Managing Remote Sales Teams Effectively
Managing a sales team can be challenging. But done right, it can be quite rewarding, especially for your business. As a team leader, you’ve got your work cut out for you if you’re managing remote sales representatives from different parts of the world. You’ll need to monitor their sales quotas, deadlines, and quarter targets, all…
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Three Best Practices You Can Apply to Your Remote Marketing Team
Managing different teams or departments can be really challenging. As a business owner, you probably have to wear different hats when doing so. Throw in a distributed team into the mix, and things can get even more complicated. Marketing is one of the departments that’s most suitable for a remote working set-up, however. And having…
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Debunking Five Common Misconceptions About Remote Teams
Many business owners were skeptical about remote teams. I mean, how can you measure the productivity of your employees when you can’t even see them? How do you ensure that they’re actually doing the work? Then 2020 happened, and we had no choice. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially forced the majority of us to work at…
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Why You Shouldn’t Force Your Remote Team To Engage in Virtual Team Building
Leadership is a double-edged sword. While it can feel empowering, it can also be a burden. You are, after all, responsible for managing your team at all times. Most of us are familiar with team building activities. If you’ve ever worked in a traditional office, you might also be familiar with the logistics behind it.…
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The AU Entrepreneur’s Guide to Developing the Right Commission Plan For Your Remote Sales Team
Your sales department is the core of your business. Let’s face it. What company can function properly without clients and, more importantly, without sales? Obviously, there’s a lot riding on your sales team’s ability to land clients and hit quotas. Both your operations and your opportunities to expand do rely on a healthy cash flow,…
