This article originally appeared on Inc. As a leader, hybrid and remote work are likely top of mind. But when leaders talk about hybrid and remote work, they often mince terms. There are many hybrid and remote work models—it’s important to get clear on what you’re actually talking about. Here are five of the most common hybrid and remote work models that leaders are contemplating.

Remote working offers several advantages like a flexible work schedule for employees and cost savings for employers. However, it can significantly amplify your virtual team’s communication challenges . How? While technology can help with verbal communication, a virtual work environment limits your employees’ ability to communicate via nonverbal cues like body language, facial expressions, etc.

The Covid 19 pandemic has encouraged a work-from-home culture for most employees. But this can continue in the post-covid world too. Some companies may adopt a better work system called flexible work, letting employees choose their work timings and location. Workplaces that accommodate this system are the offices of the future . These offices combine the best qualities of traditional offices and remote work, like easier interaction and flexibility.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed workplace dynamics globally, many businesses are now opening back up. If you want to get your employees back to doing their full duties or working from an office, you may face a few challenges. Some employees may look forward to the change, while others may be nervous or unwilling to cooperate. A phased return to work may be the solution to this human resources dilemma.

With COVID-19 restrictions slowly easing in several parts of the world, many businesses are preparing to welcome employees back into the office. However, you first need to ensure your workplace is well-equipped to tackle the several challenges brought by the pandemic. And for that, you need a back to work checklist. Creating and implementing a well-thought-out checklist will ensure you’ve considered every challenge and prepared for any possibility.

You’ve hired your remote team, scheduled your projects, and planned your workflows. You’ve heard security terms like virtual private network and Internet of Things, but you’re not quite sure what they mean or what to do about them. You’ve had virus protection software on your devices before, but you’re pretty sure it’s expired by now. The last to do on your list is setting up a cybersecurity plan, but you’re not sure where to start.

Every employee working remotely for half the year can save at least $11,000 per year, according to a study conducted by Global Workplace Analytics. That emptying figure could be one of the reasons why some businesses have shifted to a remote mode of working. But here’s a sad truth: Remote teams are hard to get right!