How to Play with a Remote Team
In the past few years, remote work went from the domain of contractors and a special perk from generous companies to something that almost every office worker has experience with, and many are still doing–whether part-time or for their entire job schedule. And while remote work has a multitude of potential advantages for workers and companies–from less commuting time to less overhead spent on office space–it also comes with new challenges for everyone involved. For managers, they have less direct oversight over their team, and for workers, they have less opportunity to spontaneously collaborate and engage with their teammates. When working remotely, many teams only call meetings “when necessary” so people can return straight to their independent work–and while this can make for efficient time management, it can also result in the loss of space for people to connect and share ideas.