{"id":6743,"date":"2020-03-20T23:45:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T23:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-alliance-virtual-office-blog.pantheonsite.io\/?p=6743"},"modified":"2025-04-18T01:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:36:41","slug":"remote-work-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/remote-work-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Remote Workers Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #3c3b3b;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">5 Quick Tips for managing remote workers:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embrace Flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set Clear <a href=\"#Strategies\">Guidelines and Expectations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Manage\">Foster Connections<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put the right <a href=\"#Tech\">tools<\/a> in place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide Feedback Regularly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Suddenly Working Remotely?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your organization transitioning to remote work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then this guide is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a fully decentralized, distributed team. We know firsthand the challenges of working remotely. Our goal is to give you access to insights, tips, and tools that can help you transition to remote work. Make sure to check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/remote-work-glossary-of-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Remote Work Glossary of Terms<\/a> for any verbiage that might be new to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"#GettingStarted\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6795\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center><strong><a href=\"#GettingStarted\">Getting Started<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"#Strategies\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6831\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-4.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center><strong><a href=\"#Strategies\">Strategies for Employers<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"#Tech\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6796\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center><strong><a href=\"#Tech\">Remote Work Tools<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"#Manage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6797\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center><strong><a href=\"#Manage\">Remote Work Management<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-circle-mask\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"#Covid\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6798\" style=\"width:160px;height:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center><strong><a href=\"#Covid\">COVID-19 Transitioning<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What Are Some Good Remote Working Software?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Some of the resources included above mention the importance of having access to the right tools and resources to enable remote working 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To help you get started with the right ones, we are going to share the ones that we currently use in our company that help our team stay connected, productive, and in sync at all times.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How do you effectively manage remote employees?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>This guide offers advice on how to implement the right procedures to build a positive remote working culture and a happy, productive team. 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Luckily, there are several ways people can overcome them.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"GettingStarted\"><\/a>Getting Started | Freelancers &amp; Employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/the-importance-of-using-a-virtual-office-when-setting-up-a-business\/\">Using a Virtual Address For LLC Registration<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AVO-Small-preview-The-Importance-of-Using-a-Virtual-Office-When-Setting-Up-a-Business.png\" alt=\"AVO - Small preview - The Importance of Using a Virtual Office When Setting Up a Business\" class=\"wp-image-5166\" style=\"width:870px;height:478px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AVO-Small-preview-The-Importance-of-Using-a-Virtual-Office-When-Setting-Up-a-Business.png 368w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AVO-Small-preview-The-Importance-of-Using-a-Virtual-Office-When-Setting-Up-a-Business-300x183.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start a business, you want it to have a professional image. That means a proper address and phone number in an area that is well-respected.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that sounds pricey to you, you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of new business owners think that in order to give their start up a corporate image, they need to break the bank by leasing fancy offices in the best part of town. But this doesn\u2019t have to be the case.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/infographic-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-remote-work-success\/\">How to Set Yourself Up for Remote Work Success <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/infographic-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-remote-work-success\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AVO-Small-Featured-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AVO-Small-Featured-1.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AVO-Small-Featured-1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AVO-Small-Featured-1-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AVO-Small-Featured-1-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that your home office is ready to be used, here are some things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind to make sure that you\u2019re productive while working from home. <br>Serious word of advice, don&#8217;t underestimate the power of a shower and \u201creal\u201d clothes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/amazing-spaces-top-10-home-office-designs\/\">Top 10 Home Office Designs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/amazing-spaces-top-10-home-office-designs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AVO-Small-Featured-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AVO-Small-Featured-43.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AVO-Small-Featured-43-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AVO-Small-Featured-43-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AVO-Small-Featured-43-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s time to set up your home office! If you\u2019re looking for some inspiration, then look no further. My personal favorite? The one in the garden\u2026 though I have to be honest, I\u2019m writing this from my living room couch as that\u2019s about all the space I have at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/future-of-work-remote-work-jobs-increase-by-115\/\">Future of Work &#8211; Remote Work Jobs increase by 115% <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/future-of-work-remote-work-jobs-increase-by-115\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-31.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-31-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-31-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re looking for part-time, full-time, or freelance positions, it helps to understand:&nbsp;<br>The current state of remote work. The most in-demand remote work positions. Where to look for remote work opportunities. What tools can be useful&nbsp;as you start out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/looking-to-join-a-remote-team-read-these-3-tips-first\/\">Joining a Remote Team? Read These 3 Tips First<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/looking-to-join-a-remote-team-read-these-3-tips-first\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVO-Small-Featured-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVO-Small-Featured-13.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVO-Small-Featured-13-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVO-Small-Featured-13-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AVO-Small-Featured-13-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though remote work is the future and it\u2019s growing in popularity, it\u2019s not for everyone. Seriously, working remotely doesn\u2019t come without its own set of challenges, so before you decide to accept an offer, you should check this post out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/things-to-consider-when-starting-a-work-from-home-business\/\">Things to Consider When Starting a Work-from-home Business<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/things-to-consider-when-starting-a-work-from-home-business\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-32.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-32.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-32-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-32-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, rather than working for another company, you\u2019re choosing the entrepreneurship path to work from home, then there are also some things you may want to consider. As much as we wish&nbsp; it were as simple as turning your laptop on and connecting to the internet, but that\u2019s not really the case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/why-working-from-home-isnt-working-for-you-solved\/\">Why Working from Home Isn&#8217;t Working for You \u2013 [Solved]<\/a> <br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/why-working-from-home-isnt-working-for-you-solved\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-33.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-33-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-33-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve tried all of the above and still find that you\u2019re struggling with remote work, here are some additional tips to help you adjust to your new work-from-home environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEXT STEPS: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/meeting-room-names-what-to-call-your-office-meeting-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Meeting Room Names: What to Call Your Office Meeting Room<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Strategies\"><\/a>Strategies for Employers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for teams to make the transition to remote work, the employer must be fully on board with the idea. This is why we\u2019re starting our guide with articles and insights that are particularly relevant for employers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/7-must-have-online-tools-for-remote-teams-and-businesses\/\">7 Must-Have Online Tools for Remote Teams and Businesses<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/7-must-have-online-tools-for-remote-teams-and-businesses\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-34.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-34-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-34-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want your company to be successful while your staff works remotely, then you&nbsp; need to check out these 7 tried and tested online tools that have helped and continue to help remote businesses thrive. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/the-blended-workforce-tech-tips-to-help-virtual-teams-stay-in-synch\/\">Tech Tips to Help Virtual Teams Stay in Synch <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/the-blended-workforce-tech-tips-to-help-virtual-teams-stay-in-synch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-35.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-35-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-35-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s one thing we\u2019ve learned throughout the years of being remote is that communication is everything; it\u2019s what enables us to stay in sync with one another and feel that we\u2019re a part of something bigger. Here\u2019s how we do it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-build-company-culture-with-remote-teams\/\">How to Build Company Culture with Remote Teams<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-build-company-culture-with-remote-teams\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-36.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-36-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-36-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest challenges organizations transitioning to remote work face is maintaining a strong sense of company culture. Here are various strategies that organizations can implement to ensure that their company culture remains as lively and positive even when teams are working remotely. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/using-data-to-strengthen-and-build-remote-teams\/\">Using Data to Strengthen and Build Remote Teams<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/using-data-to-strengthen-and-build-remote-teams\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-37.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-37-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-37-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking about company culture, data can play a big role in enabling and connecting remote teams by providing valuable insights and data on how remote work relationships can be more harmonious, effective, and productive. Here are some basics you should keep in mind. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/our-dispersed-team-wasnt-working-until-we-did-this\/\">Our Dispersed Team Wasn&#8217;t Working, Until We Did This<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-38.png\" alt=\"team building in remote teams\" class=\"wp-image-6775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-38.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-38-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-38-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team is globally scattered, from Guatemala City to Dubai, and plenty other places along the way. And we weren\u2019t always as effective, efficient, and productive as we are today. So we created a blog post dedicated to the things we did to improve our communication and productivity levels among full-time employees and freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Manage\"><\/a>Remote Work Management | How to Manage a Remote Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managers are the back and bone of successful remote teams. They\u2019re the ones that keep morale up, that bring everyone together, and set the tone of work relationships. If managing a team in an office setting is difficult, managing a remote team can be even more challenging at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/42-remote-team-building-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">42 Easy Remote Team Building Activities [INFOGRAPHIC]<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/42-remote-team-building-activities\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AVO-Small-Featured-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AVO-Small-Featured-7.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AVO-Small-Featured-7-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AVO-Small-Featured-7-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AVO-Small-Featured-7-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One key element that can make or break a remote team is engagement. Here are 42 ideas that can boost engagement and satisfaction that can be easily done before any meeting, throughout random days of the week, or during quick one on one calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/15-ways-to-successfully-manage-workers-remotely\/\">15 Ways to Successfully Manage Workers Remotely<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/15-ways-to-successfully-manage-workers-remotely\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AVO-Small-Featured-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AVO-Small-Featured-24.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AVO-Small-Featured-24-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AVO-Small-Featured-24-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AVO-Small-Featured-24-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know we already shared 10 tips above, but we\u2019re always learning something new when it comes to managing remote teams. This blog deep dives into remote work management strategies that have been tried and tested by remote companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/tips-for-managing-a-remote-workforce\/\">Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/tips-for-managing-a-remote-workforce\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-39.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-39-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-39-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The title says it all, but here\u2019s the main takeaway: if you want your remote team to be successful, then you need to put the right processes in place and these 10 tips will help you get started. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-tighten-up-your-remote-teams-feedback-loop\/\">How to Tighten Up Your Remote Team&#8217;s Feedback Loop <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-tighten-up-your-remote-teams-feedback-loop\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-40.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-40-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-40-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again, communication is key to the success of remote teams. Here\u2019s how you can create a feedback loop for remote teams that doesn\u2019t alienate employees and ensures effective communication at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-github-manages-hundreds-of-remote-employees-thousands-of-miles-apart\/\">Case Study | GitHub Manages Hundreds of Remote Employees, Thousands of Miles Apart<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-github-manages-hundreds-of-remote-employees-thousands-of-miles-apart\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-41.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-41-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-41-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking about managing remote teams, GitHub is one of the companies that has it all figured out. The company\u2019s employees are spread out across different continents and time zones, and yet they still manage to successfully work together, separately. Here\u2019s how they\u2019ve done it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Tech\"><\/a>Tools for Remote Workers | Technology, Tools and Platforms that Facilitate Remote Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the resources included above mention the importance of having access to the right tools and resources to enable remote working practices. To help you get started with the right ones, we are going to share the ones that we currently use in our company that help our team stay connected, productive, and in sync at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\">Zoom<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great for meetings of all sizes. 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We especially love that you can create different channels for different projects and teams, or simply to have channels that encourage casual conversations vs work related ones. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-3.png 250w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Remote-Work-Toolkit-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\">Asana<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great for keeping up with what everyone is working on and to assign tasks to different team members. 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We\u2019d love to include them in the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"Covid\"><\/a>COVID-19 Transitioning to Remote Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-successfully-transition-to-remote-work-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\">How to Successfully Transition to Remote Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/how-to-successfully-transition-to-remote-work-during-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-30.png 870w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-30-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-30-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alliancevirtualoffices.com\/virtual-office-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AVO-Small-Featured-30-750x412.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COVID-19 outbreak has forced many companies to implement remote work policies as governments across the world urge people to stay home and call for businesses to close their offices.&nbsp;<br>For organizations and employees alike, making the transition to remote work with such little notice can be stressful and challenging. 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