Going Remote!

If you currently manage or are looking to manage remote workers, this site contains a wealth of information on how to develop and support your telecommuters.  Read on and share your views!

Working virtually is a trend that promises to grow in the coming decade. According to research conducted by IDC, nearly 75% of the American workforce and 35% of the global workforce will be working remotely by 2013.  In fact, many companies have encouraged the growth of remote workers in lieu of the traditional on-site workers for efficiency and cost savings.  The new mobile and collaborative technologies have made it easier than ever to facilitate remote workers.

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Infographic on remote workers around the world

In our research, we’ve explored the various factors associated with developing and supporting remote workers, as well as managing their performance.  We scoured the literature, searched out experts as well as spoke with managers of remote workers to begin painting a picture of the virtual working world.

convo2What is your general experience with remote workers?  Your comments and input will help complete the picture we aim to paint here on this webpage.  We look forward to a lively discussion on this and all other pages of the site!

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