
The remote workforce continues to expand across borders, as more and more individuals and businesses move towards work-from-home arrangements. But managing a distributed team presents its own set of challenges, such as fostering communication among their employees without the convenience of in-person interactions.
When introducing systems of communication, it’s important to ensure that team members feel connected on a personal and professional level. The beauty of remote work is that everyone can enjoy their own preferred way of working to optimize productivity. Providing an open space for self-expression and discourse can help make sure that everyone is on the same page despite individual working styles.
“I was able to connect more deeply with 135 people spread across 6 continents than I could have ever done in an office.”
- Darren Murph from GitLab, “How to transition to remote”
Read on to discover some actionable ways to establish effective communication and cooperation within your distributed team, building a strong and collaborative company culture.