Having Virtual or Remote staff is not a new concept. Many organisations have had teams working remotely for a very long time. But today, this is no longer just a trend, it’s a necessity! As a leader, it is vital you adapt quickly to this change and take advantage of its benefits… whilst mitigating its risks and challenges. When the topic of remote work comes up, it’s quite common for people to be doubtful about how to get it to work best, particularly those with newly remote workers. One of the issues with working from home is that people can feel isolated and disconnected, or they can get very distracted. Many people don’t cope well with this style of working, others love it But for both sides it’s important you set it up well and continue to check in with your team to make sure everything is working for them and obviously work is still getting done. Research on Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Contagion tells us that employees look to their managers for cues about how to react to sudden changes like this. In this clip from a recent Great Managers MasterClass, we'll give you the 6 Essential Skills you need for Effectively Managing Remote Teams. For more information on subscribing to the Great Managers MasterClass, visit: https://www.greatmanagers.com.au/masterclass-subscription/