Structure. Flexibility is one of the major benefits of a remote work strategy. And this can only come if there is a solid structure in place – the first key to a thriving remote workforce. Business leaders and managers must therefore establish clear remote-work policies and implement training in advance to make it a success both in paper and in practice.

Culture. The second key to a thriving remote workforce is ‘remote first’ culture which means that working from home or telecommuting should be viewed as a natural and normal thing. “It’s not an experiment, it’s not a perk, it’s not an afterthought. It is a fully-formed, legitimate work model; the equal (if not superior) of traditional office models.”

Technology. Remote work, for all its advantages especially during the global pandemic and in the face of the new normal, would be nearly impossible without the right digital tools. Technology will enable all team members to communicate, collaborate, and innovate from home at their best capacity!