{"id":4105,"date":"2016-05-12T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T19:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2025-05-02T06:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:10:56","slug":"how-to-tighten-up-your-remote-teams-feedback-loop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-tighten-up-your-remote-teams-feedback-loop\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the Blended Workforce: How to Keep Remote Teams Aligned and Engaged"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><hr \/><a href=\"#tightening-feedback-loop-in-remote-teams\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Tightening the Feedback Loop in Remote Teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#centralize-communication-to-prevent-isolatio\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Centralize Communication to Prevent Isolation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><a href=\"#effective-solution-to-support-rise-of-blended-workfrce\">Effective solutions to support the rise of the \u2018blended workforce<\/a>\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><hr \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Q:<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\"> How can you keep hybrid teams\u2014comprising freelancers and full-time employees\u2014collaborative, communicative, and productive?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>A:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">By investing in smart communication tools, establishing consistent feedback practices, and encouraging transparency from day one.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Rise of the Blended Workforce<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">With over 40% of the workforce projected to be freelancers in the coming years, the traditional team structure is evolving. Today\u2019s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>blended workforce<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">\u2014a mix of full-time employees, remote staff, and freelancers\u2014offers businesses greater agility, faster scalability, and access to top talent worldwide.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">But with this flexibility comes complexity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">How do you maintain cohesion, collaboration, and trust among a team that may never meet in person?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The answer lies in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>effective communication<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">, a <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>tight feedback loop<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">, and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>technology-driven collaboration<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">NEXT STEPS: <\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/meeting-room-names-what-to-call-your-office-meeting-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting Room Names: What to Call Your Office Meeting Room<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Remote Work, Real Results: Why Communication Tools Matter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Modern businesses are no longer bound by geography. Thanks to cloud-based systems and virtual conferencing, teams can work from <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>anywhere, on any device<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Tech Stack That Keeps Remote Teams in Sync<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Video conferencing<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams allow face-to-face collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Slack, Trello, and Asana<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> create centralized, trackable communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>AV tools<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> like SMART interactive whiteboards support real-time brainstorming and shared visuals<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Integration tools<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zapier<\/a>) keep platforms in sync and reduce communication silos<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">These tools <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>eliminate location-based limitations<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> and enable startups and enterprises alike to operate with big-business efficiency\u2014without the big-business overhead.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Tightening the Feedback Loop in Remote Teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Tools alone aren\u2019t enough. Without clear communication protocols, even the best software can become noise.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Here\u2019s how to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>tighten your team\u2019s feedback loop<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> and build <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-build-company-culture-with-remote-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a thriving remote culture<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">1. Encourage Communication from the Get-Go<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/new-employee-onboarding-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">during onboarding<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Welcome new hires warmly<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Assign mentors or \u201cbuddies\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Encourage casual conversation in <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slack<\/a> or virtual coffee chats<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The sooner team members feel included, the more likely they are to engage and contribute.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">2. Ensure Every Voice Is Heard<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Silence doesn\u2019t always mean satisfaction. If someone isn\u2019t speaking up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/meeting-room-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">group meetings<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Reach out privately to encourage feedback<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Offer asynchronous feedback channels (e.g., forms or direct messages)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Prompt each team member to report during regular check-ins<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This builds a culture of contribution without putting anyone on the spot.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">3. Document Everything<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Use platforms like Process Street or Notion to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/why-you-need-to-document-business-processes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">document<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Team processes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/advanced-content-promotion-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Content<\/a> calendars<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Standard operating procedures (SOPs)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This creates clarity, reduces repeat questions, and provides natural points for feedback and improvement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Centralize Communication to Prevent Isolation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Remote teams span <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>time zones, languages, and work styles<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">. Without centralized communication, people can feel left out\u2014or worse, lost.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Use a single platform for key conversations.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> At Process Street<\/a>, for example:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Slack is used for day-to-day messaging<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trello<\/a> manages project tasks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Zapier automates reminders and updates<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Avoid long, siloed email threads. Instead, keep communication <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>visible and searchable<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> so everyone stays in the loop\u2014even if they\u2019re asleep when the conversation happens.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Modern AV for Smarter Meetings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Remote teams still need effective meetings. That\u2019s where <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>interactive AV tools<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> come in:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">SMART whiteboards allow digital annotation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Cloud tools enable shared editing and real-time note capture<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Meeting recordings and summaries ensure no one misses a thing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">These solutions turn meetings from passive events into <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>collaborative sprints<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">, enhancing retention and actionability.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Feedback in Action: Group Chats vs. Private Conversations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Sometimes, group chats can help reinforce learning. For instance:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If feedback applies broadly, share it publicly<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">If it\u2019s sensitive or personal, discuss it privately<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This balance ensures transparency without making anyone feel exposed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Pro Tip: When giving constructive feedback publicly, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>frame it as a learning opportunity<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> for everyone\u2014not a mistake by one person.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Support the Growth of the Blended Team<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Whether you&#8217;re a startup using flexible contractors or a global company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/remote-work-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">managing a hybrid workforce<\/a>, here\u2019s what to remember:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Tech enables flexibility<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> \u2014 but humans build the culture<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Documentation and onboarding matter<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> \u2014 they build confidence and context<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>Rapid, respectful feedback<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"> keeps everyone aligned and growing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">As Jo Meunier notes in collaboration with Elizabeth Hatch of Indigo Forward, staying ahead of communications tech isn\u2019t just smart\u2014it\u2019s necessary to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\"><b>survive and thrive in today\u2019s work landscape<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Effective solutions to support the rise of the \u2018blended workforce\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">At the end of 2016, Forbes published their annual \u2018<a href=\"#25c7f9cb3457\">Top 10 workplace trend predictions\u2019 for 2017<\/a>\u2019. Second on their list (after \u2018improving the candidate and employee experience\u2019), was the rise of the blended workforce. This refers to the growing number of businesses benefiting from \u2018flexible teaming\u2019 by employing freelancers alongside employees, to provide cost-effective, on-demand employment solutions to help them grow their business.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Their research predicts that over 40% of the workforce will be freelancers over the next few years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">This growing trend means it\u2019s more important than ever for businesses to invest in communications technology that allows them to connect full-time staff with freelancers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">In this way, flexible, practical working systems can be developed, in order to maximise the benefit of using a blended workforce.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">So whether you\u2019re a forward-thinking SME considering cost-effective communications solutions, or a larger enterprise looking for new and flexible ways to communicate with your stakeholders, staying ahead of emerging communications technology will ensure your business is perfectly placed to survive and thrive in a rapidly developing workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Conclusion: Better Communication, Better Teams<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The blended workforce is here to stay. 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