Four tips to manage remote workers

The decentralization of the workplace trend is stronger today than it has ever been. Companies are adopting work-from-home policies, hiring remote workers, and investing in tools such as video conferencing to help bridge the physical gap that separates its diverse teams, but managing remote workers presents new challenges. VOIP provider CounterPath offers a number of excellent tips for managing employees working away from the office, but perhaps the most important tip is testing it out. As mentioned in the blog, telecommuting requires a very specific set of skills (independence, good time management) and to ensure everyone gets the most out of the new arrangements strict policies can also be a good solution.

How often do you telecommute? Are you more productive when your work from home? Share your thoughts in the comments.