Pros and Cons of Remote Teams

  As we wrap up the first quarter of the new year, managers are deliberating whether to opt for a fully-on-site workforce for the future, or implement a hybrid office model. A sense of direction currently is on the rise toward a post COVID-19 era. Consequently, the productivity of employees, along with the  challenges of remote work are dependent on the nature of one’s activity. The success of a remote team also depends on the nature of the tasks and type of work that employees need to execute on a regular basis. To that extent, the pros and cons of remote teams need to be evaluated. Benefits of remote teams Increased employee happiness and satisfaction Studies showed that remote employees displayed higher levels of perceived happiness (57%) as opposed to their co-workers who were in-office (50%). Among them, the majority of those who have tried working from home also note that the possibility of continuing this style of work (or better yet, of their lives) would keep them hap...