Working remotely has suddenly gone from a nice perk to an essential way to manage business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is trying to create more separation to reduce the chances of spreading disease, so having and managing a mechanism for work to get done remotely has become of critical importance to the health and safety of all.

Before the pandemic, we all knew remote work was growing in popularity as an attractive option for employees and employers alike. For employers, it can boost their ability to attract and retain good employees and increase employee productivity and engagement. For employees, being able to work from the comfort of home while losing the headache of the daily commute and gaining greater flexibility to manage life’s demands around work can be a huge benefit.

The challenge in today’s environment is people who weren’t necessarily asking to work from home are being forced to, and they may not be ready for the new normal. Read More