This article concerns itself with explaining in detail the definition of a virtual team, managing a team that operates virtually, what it takes to build a distributed team, and as well manage it effectively, coupled with useful tips and tools for team building taken from examples of successful remote teams. First of all – what is a virtual team?

Our relationship with work has been changing very quickly over the past few years. Remote work, which for many people used to be a sporadic benefit, has become a reality. Like we said in another article, in the USA, it is estimated that 33 percent of the American labour force is currently working from home full-time in 2020. But not everything went as expected and the challenges of having crystal clear communication between teams have increased.

Here at Teamwork we have a very special culture. This is created by the amazing people that work here, they are what make Teamwork a great place to work. Like everyone, 2020 has been a tough year for our employees, dealing with everything from a global pandemic to our companies first ever change program. This year it has been more important than ever to look after our people.

If there are two things the events of 2020 have taught us, it’s the need to remain flexible when it comes to our working practices, and to ensure we maintain the highest levels of productivity as we approach the dawn of a new work-from-anywhere era. Whether we venture back to the office; stay at home; pursue other avenues such as coworking, or opt for a combination of these – it’s safe to say our working culture will never be the same again.

Gathered for you a set of 6 programs, with which you can organize any workflow from home. Remote work is not only the need for a time but is also becoming a future trend. When people work remotely on the same project or for the same firm, sometimes it becomes challenging to manage remote teams. From work visibility and time tracking to creating a sense of responsibility, you need to manage everything. With the right remote working software, you can easily keep track of your employees.

If you travel a lot and you work remotely, it’s likely that you are unable to set up a great work-from-home space. What’s the point of taking your time and energy to set up a workspace when you will leave in a couple of months? Remote work is becoming rapidly popular across the world.

Let’s jump back to October of 2019. We opened a beautiful new office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, overlooking the iconic Harland and Wolff shipyard. The office was a huge investment for Teamwork, $1.2 million in renovation and outfitting, only to find it empty in March of this year due to COVID-19. We now find ourselves re-evaluating our office spaces and people policies heading into 2021.