Good connection doesn’t have to be physical

How to ace remote working as a team with the right tools

It’s a proven myth that working in the same office as your colleagues is the best way to best communicate. 87% of remote workers said they feel more connected when working remotely as the physical absence forces you to try harder to connect.

Leaders of virtual teams also make better use of connectivity tools, many feel that their teams are more organised and day to day work schedules run much smoother.

With the vast amount of communication tools available designed specifically to help remote working teams its easier than ever to stay in touch. Slack instant messenger is a simple and free way for teams to brainstorm, ask each other questions, pass files back and forth and compare notes among other things.

This one may seem a bit basic but with team members working from wherever they like, World Time Buddy makes it super easy to communicate at the right time. It’s as simple as it sounds, input your locations and find the best time for scheduling calls, setting deadlines and having catch ups.

Managing content across teams can be tricky but with Google Drive it’s a breeze. The drive is collaborative, organisable and searchable. Keeping all your files safe in a space that everyone can access with permission, it’s easy to see changes made, new files updated and perfect for remote access.

There’s a plethora of other tools that can assist in helping remote working teams stay connected. Don’t fade into the norm, boost your productivity and give remote working a shot.