HubSpot Academy covers the basics of managing remote teams, from building inclusion and collaboration to handling common challenges like work-life balance and isolation. The video includes best-practice examples and tools, plus links to HubSpot's remote leadership training.
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Until recently, a request to work from home was not one that employers were willing to entertain. Many employers feared their employees would be.
Too distracted and therefore less productive if.
Not under the constant supervision of co workers and supervisors. The option to work remotely was seen as a special arrangement to accommodate workers on a case by case basis. However, times change. A 159% increase in people working from home between 2005 and 2017 jumped to a 400% increase between 2010 and 2019. It's clear the shift to remote work isn't slowing down. The continued increase in the remote workforce is possible due to steady advancement in teleconferencing and technology. Nowadays, it's not uncommon for members of your team to work remotely once to twice per week. As a manager, you're responsible for overseeing and leading the work and safety of a group of people. Consider the weight of that sentence. Let it sink in for a minute. In order for any team to survive and thrive, there needs to be a culture of inclusion, collaboration and respect. As the manager of a remote team, developing and promoting this type of culture is an especially important task. When co workers aren't physically in the same place, there are fewer opportunities to foster interpersonal interaction and connection, so it's important to be proactive and creative. Really, an effective remote team should feel pretty similar to a team with a physical office. I've been working 100% remotely for HubSpot since 2016. During this time I've experienced my fair share of challenges, from making the switch to working in the office to working from home. Some challenges I expected, while others I learned from experience. Making the transition to working remotely can feel difficult at first, but really, the first time you do anything, you're most likely going to experience friction, but I assure you it will get easier over time. The best thing you can do as a manager is understand these challenges and how to prevent them from happening. You may be asking yourself, how do I create an inclusive and productive work?
From Home Culture, HubSpot Academy and SmartBug Media, a 100% remote inbound marketing agency, teamed up to create the definitive visual guide to managing a newly remote team. This infographic highlights remote working stats that emphasize the impact and growth in the remote workforce over the years. The challenges people face when working remote, including work challenges, personal challenges, and physical challenges. Best practices to creating a workplace inclusive of the remote life because there's a lot to unpack here, we've included examples.
And tips so you can put it.
Into practice, and lastly, a list of remote working tools to consider to help your remote team stay productive. If you find this content valuable and want to share it with your audience, then we've included various options for you to choose from. If you're a manager who's looking to learn how to manage a remote team, then check out HubSpot Academy's remote leadership training. We partner with various industry professionals to learn about their challenges and recommendations on how they've adapted to create a remote working culture that works for them and their team. Throughout this training, you'll have access to templates, blog posts, and additional resources to reference along the way.
While there are many considerations for managing a remote team, the there's no need to feel overwhelmed. Be patient and open with your team. Listen to their feedback, and approach each challenge as an opportunity to improve and grow better.
