{"id":12746,"date":"2020-11-12T10:37:01","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T10:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=12746"},"modified":"2023-01-16T18:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:05:57","slug":"remote-collaboration-and-why-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/remote-collaboration-and-why-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the old saying \u201cthere\u2019s no I in team\u201d? It might be one of those things your teacher used to tell you in school when you were getting overly-competitive, but it\u2019s true, nevertheless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork is an essential aspect of business success, and it\u2019s a concept that\u2019s constantly evolving in response to digitalization and the remote work revolution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses are waking up to the <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/benefits-working-from-home-employee\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of remote work, and fostering a strong virtual collaboration environment is more important than ever before. Organisations need to implement strong team collaboration strategies that are flexible, effective, and sustainable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12770 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-14-3.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-129\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1249\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@a8ka?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anton Shuvalov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/remote-work?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll look at the advantages of collaboration in business, and why it\u2019s just as important for remote teams to learn effective team collaboration practices. We\u2019ll outline some of the pitfalls of remote work, and suggest some best practices and tools succeed in remote workforce collaboration. All to help you achieve your business goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Collaboration in Business\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s one standout factor that contributes to business success, it\u2019s team collaboration. In fact, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goremotely.net\/blog\/workplace-collaboration\/#:~:text=Roughly%2075%25%20of%20employees%20regard,time%20engaged%20in%20collaborative%20work.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the Queen\u2019s University of Charlotte, 75% of employees regard teamwork and collaboration as important. So the question remains, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is collaborating effectively so important?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general goal of the collaboration is to maximise the success of a business. When teams work together seamlessly they have more impact than a single individual would. Teamwork collaboration in business involves leveraging each individual\u2019s strengths to meet business goals and drive results. A collaborative workplace is a case study in teamwork making the dream work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working collaboratively enables team members to share information, build healthy workplace relationships, and work more effectively. It allows collaborators to work together towards a defined business goal, increasing the chances of success through a collaborative effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective collaboration results in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved productivity levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimised workflow processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthier team relationships and happier employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12767 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-435\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1.jpg 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-11-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brookecagle?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooke Cagle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/collaboration?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what are the concrete benefits of remote collaboration and how does it maximise business success? Here are just a few:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Promotes problem-solving: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration allows teams to bring together diverse skill sets, which provides more scope for knowledge sharing and solving problems creatively and efficiently while making sure any blind-spots are covered.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learning and sharing skills:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it allows team members to work across departments, learn from one another, and share their know-how with feedback and viewpoints.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increases employee satisfaction:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greater connectivity in business results in higher satisfaction rates among employees. Teams are happier, and there is better workplace culture. When employees feel heard and valued by their team members, they\u2019re more likely to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">want<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to come to work and to enjoy their job.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Goal alignment:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration enables teams to see the \u201cbig picture\u201d by combining various skill sets and aligning their goals to the same business objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12768 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-12-3.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-111\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-12-3.png 800w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-12-3-300x188.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-12-3-640x400.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-12-3-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>State of Remote Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s cloud-based digital environment, there are <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/work-from-home-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endless opportunities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for remote work that provide employees with greater flexibility. However, it\u2019s not just about working in your PJs or answering emails from a beach in Bali. Remote work is reshaping and revolutionising the concept of \u201cwork\u201d as we know it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now more than ever, organisations across industries &#8211; from healthcare to manufacturing &#8211; are leveraging the benefits of remote work for employees, businesses, and customers. For employees, this means increased flexibility; for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwgplc.com\/global-workspace-survey-2019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of businesses, it means improved employee productivity; and for customers, it means improved <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/definitive-guide-customer-experience\/\">customer experience<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> state of remote work in 2020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has shifted dramatically. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/review42.com\/remote-work-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of companies worldwide made remote work mandatory during the year. Employees who previously had no experience working remotely, set up their <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/how-i-set-up-my-work-from-home-office\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-from-home office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and found ways to remain productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12764 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-8-7.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-415\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-8-7.png 800w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-8-7-300x188.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-8-7-640x400.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-8-7-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting strategies in place for successful remote working practices is crucial for business success and employee retention in a world where remote work has become and will continue to be, the norm. As a result, organisations must formalise structures for remote working functionality that mitigate the major hurdles it poses to successful teamwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges such as outdated technology, remote project management, and a lack of in-person interactions must be faced head-on in order for businesses to function and continue to meet business objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, respondents (remote work employees) reported that some of the benefits of working remotely included:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule flexibility (32%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location flexibility (26%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No commute time (21%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More family time (11%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"cta-banner  CID-2FdM5dTp IID-6a0b184bb10eb\"\r\n\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img\" style=\"background-image:url(\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/voip-guide.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-body\" data-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-sub-heading\">Discovering the Potential of UC&amp;C<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cta-heading\">Get started with VoIP<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Learn everything you need to know about the rise of unified collaboration and communication.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?smd_process_download=1&#038;download_id=3690\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"\r\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-dl-additional-info=\"Get started with VoIP\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Get started with VoIP | Check our guide\">Check our guide<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are plenty of advantages to working remotely, it\u2019s not without its disadvantages. In the same survey, respondents said that some of the struggles they face associated with remote work included:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration and communication (20%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loneliness (20%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty separating work time and personal time (18%)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distractions (12%)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global shift towards remote work shows no sign of slowing down in the future. The advantages seem to outweigh the disadvantages of remote work for employees, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remotework2020.remote.tools\/2-state-of-remote-work.html#work-flexibility-is-the-biggest-motivator-to-work-remotely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of remote workers reporting that they don\u2019t plan on returning to an in-office work environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work also puts companies at a hiring advantage, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/remote-work-report\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of survey respondents claiming that they&#8217;d consider leaving a co-located company to secure a remote role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12760 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-4-8.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-226\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-4-8.png 800w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-4-8-300x188.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-4-8-640x400.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-4-8-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Remote Collaboration Pitfalls<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the numerous benefits that a work-from-home lifestyle provides, there are also some key areas where employees consistently report pitfalls in successful remote collaboration. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most common challenges that remote workers face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Ineffective team communication.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say you\u2019re part of a remote team that\u2019s spread over the country or even the globe. It can be challenging for such teams to get used to new methods of asynchronous communication. The results are often miscommunications, mistakes, and wasted time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easy to take for granted the instant communication that an office space facilitates. Without a great <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/teams\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, effective communication between remote workers is extremely difficult. Working remotely requires teams to adapt to a transition from instant to asynchronous communication methods, and to reconsider their expectations around quick response times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Lack of workplace culture.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building relationships and trust among employees is obviously much easier in person, especially when there are Friday after-work drinks involved. Lack of workplace culture results in employees feeling isolated and distanced from their team, or people in general.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fostering an open and honest environment is just as important to remote work teams and their success. Culture plays a vital role in building trust, motivation levels, and connecting people in a way that fuels happiness and performance efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12759 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-194\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-3-1.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@magnetme?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnet.me<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/remote-work?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Collaboration challenges.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a remote workforce is spread around the globe, businesses are likely to experience challenges and ineffective collaboration. When teams need to work together on projects, working remotely makes it more difficult to share information, coordinate activities, and make sure everyone is on the right track. When teams have to spend a long time waiting for replies or for their colleague to share crucial information from stakeholders, it can lead to feelings of frustration, project delays, and decreased efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Work time vs. personal time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working from home can make it difficult to find a balance between work and personal life, resulting in distractions and a lack of focus. Distractions come in many forms: social media, needy children, dogs, etc.. And when the remote worker is the only one holding themselves accountable, it isn\u2019t difficult to get distracted and become less productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of clear boundaries and routine during a workday, coupled with the fact that we\u2019re constantly attached to our digital devices, means that employees are more likely to answer emails and respond to work-related messages when they\u2019re no longer on the clock.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/remotework2020.remote.tools\/2-state-of-remote-work.html#remote-work-doesn-t-mean-employees-are-not-working-but-probably-working-too-much\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of remote workers indicated that they\u2019re working overtime while working remotely. This can result in burnout, diminished productivity, and resentment towards whoever\u2019s messaging them at 10 pm!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12763 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-465\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-300x300.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-150x150.png 150w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-100x100.png 100w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-250x250.png 250w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-40x40.png 40w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-24x24.png 24w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-48x48.png 48w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-7-4-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/roadlight-15702095\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5491798\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u653f\u5fb3 \u5409\u7530<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5491798\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Remote Collaboration Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration is one of the main hurdles to remote work, but it\u2019s one that can be easily overcome with the right approach and the right tools. The work-from-home lifestyle is the new norm, and it\u2019s not going anywhere soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration in business for remote workers is just as important as it is for teams that continue to work in a shared space. Remote teams need to build new collaboration skills and leverage the benefits of collaboration tools that reflect the reality of our digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When processes are clearly established, workflows are well documented, and communication channels open and honest, remote employees can perform most effectively and produce their best work, which will allow the whole team to achieve their overarching common goal (whatever it maybe).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12762 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-6-3.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-282\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-6-3.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-6-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@christinhumephoto?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christin Hume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/work-remotely?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Improve Remote Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote types of business collaboration require careful planning and a different approach to traditional workplace collaboration. Here are some best practices for improving remote collaboration\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Set solid goals and hold team members accountable.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure that expectations and goals are clearly communicated to each team member. When objectives are clearly communicated, team members can be held accountable for missed deadlines or delays. When everyone is on the same page and working towards the same common goal, collaborative working becomes much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate specific expectations and reasons behind them, and link them to the wider business context so that team members are crystal clear about what their role is and what they\u2019re working towards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team leaders should also set standards for expectations regarding online presence, meeting protocols, best communication practices, and conflict resolution processes. It\u2019s a good idea to involve your team members in the decision-making process to build trust, foster transparency, and align team behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12761 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-56\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1337\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4.jpg 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4-300x201.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4-640x428.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4-768x514.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-5-4-1536x1027.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@esteejanssens?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Est\u00e9e Janssens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/goal?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Create discussion channels to organise information workflows.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/teams\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team messaging tool <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">then you\u2019ll recognise that frustrating feeling of coming back to a chat only to find your colleagues have been going off on tangents while you were on your lunch break. You know, the one you get when you have over 100 messages to read over<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just in case<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anything involves you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live chat is a powerful tool for remote teamwork, but it can also result in lost and irrelevant information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate your live chat discussion topics to streamline communication and organise information. You should create different channels on the basis of the team, topic, or individual projects. It\u2019s also a good idea to create a channel solely for social communication and team bonding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12758 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-197\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-300x300.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-150x150.png 150w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-100x100.png 100w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-250x250.png 250w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-40x40.png 40w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-24x24.png 24w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-48x48.png 48w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-2-11-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/memed_nurrohmad-3307648\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1873536\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memed_Nurrohmad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1873536\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Encourage real-time team communication.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The closer you can get to face-to-face meetings, the better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/video.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a powerful tool that all remote teams should utilise to its full potential. Encourage your remote team to use real-time communication methods like the video as often as possible. The benefits of using video to support remote team communication include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible body-language resulting in fewer miscommunications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team members can find quick answers to questions and solutions to problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves team collaboration and morale through real-time human contact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n\t\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-img {\r\n\t\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\r\n\t\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-img img {\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta {\r\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #001138;\r\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 30px;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-copy {\r\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 0 30px;\r\n\t\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #fff;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-copy .btn-primary {\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta  CID-cta-2FdM5dTp IID-cta-6a0b184bb1134\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"cta\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/message_desktop_video_two_person_call_mobile_simplifyed-UI.png\" alt=\"Call to action banner\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 30px;\">Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-center\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Go to video LP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/video.html\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-dl-additional-info=\"Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere | Find out how\">Find out how<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-supports-remote-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also be used to boost team morale with hosted events like virtual lunches, after-work drinks, workouts, etc. A lack of workplace culture is one of the main pitfalls of remote working. Using video tools to hold meetings, discussions, and regular events is a great way to combat this and remind employees that there\u2019s a real person behind the emails, messages, and notifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12765 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-500\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2.jpg 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2-300x225.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2-640x480.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2-768x576.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-9-2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cwmonty?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Montgomery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/zoom?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Use the right tools.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things to do when preparing your remote team is to empower them with the right tools to facilitate great business collaboration. Providing your team with a set of digital tools and software will allow them to perform to the best of their abilities, even when faced with the problems remote work poses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New technologies and revolutions in AI have made it possible to collaborate seamlessly, and in real-time across global teams. Some essential tools and software include communication platforms, file-sharing software, project management tools, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out which tools are necessary to boost remote collaboration and teamwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tools &amp; Software to Boost Remote Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work collaboration requires a different toolkit to your normal office. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goremotely.net\/blog\/workplace-collaboration\/#:~:text=Roughly%2075%25%20of%20employees%20regard,time%20engaged%20in%20collaborative%20work.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">83%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of employees relying on technology to collaborate, it\u2019s no wonder that the market for digital collaboration tools has expanded exponentially in recent years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays there are countless tools available that streamline remote collaboration in business and empower teams with solutions that enable them to achieve results. Here are a few tools and software solutions that your remote work toolbox shouldn\u2019t omit:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Collaboration and communications platform.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual teams need a secure<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/product-overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual office<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that can be integrated with all the other necessary tools. This kind of solution provides a space where teams can communicate online via video, messaging, and phone calls &#8211; all in one place. It enables teams to stay in touch, stay up-to-date, and stay productive without having to switch between multiple apps all the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Cloud storage solution.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote teams are constantly sharing digital information, and they need to be sure that their information is secure and accessible across departments. Cloud-based storage platforms allow you to save and share information in seconds so that files are constantly updated and always available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps to reduce the back-and-forth emailing or messaging between co-workers requesting information, and reduces the possibility of delays and missed deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12766 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-10-5.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-139\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-10-5.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-10-5-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-10-5-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/krzysztof-m-1363864\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3308169\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">krzysztof-m<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3308169\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Video conferencing platform.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if teams are working remotely, face-to-face contact is still a crucial step in remote collaboration, even if there\u2019s still a screen involved. Whether you choose an app specifically for video conferencing, or an all-in-one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/voip\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VoIP solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, video conferencing breaks the screen barrier and provides a space for more human interactions to take place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your video conferencing software to hold regular meetings among team members, check-in one-to-one, and hold virtual get-togethers when your remote team can\u2019t meet face-to-face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"cta-banner  CID-2FdM5dTp IID-6a0b184bb115e\"\r\n\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img\" style=\"background-image:url(\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/video-meeting-cta.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-body\" data-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-sub-heading\">Discover the financial benefits of online meetings<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cta-heading\">Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Get the complete video and audio conferencing solution included with RingCentral Office<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/online-meetings\/overview.html\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"\r\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-dl-additional-info=\"Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing | Start a free trial\">Start a free trial<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n<h3><strong>4. A project management system.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every business has its own unique workflow that will benefit from the right project management system. This tool is essential for remote workers for keeping tasks organised, progress monitored and holding every team member accountable for their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12769 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-426\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1336\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2.jpg 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2-300x201.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2-640x428.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2-768x513.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-13-2-1536x1027.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@joszczepanska?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jo Szczepanska<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/project-management?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Automation tools.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automation tools are crucial to empowering remote workers\u2019 productivity levels. These kinds of tools allow teams to reduce repetitive, time-consuming tasks, which saves them valuable time that they can spend on more important <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/work-from-home-jobs\/\">jobs<\/a> that require personal input.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if your remote team works in customer service, consider an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/contact-centre\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inbound call centre<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solution that intelligently routes calls to the most appropriate agent, reducing wasted time spent rerouting calls, and streamlining the customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12757 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-1-11.png\" alt=\"Remote Collaboration and Why it Matters-407\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-1-11.png 800w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-1-11-300x188.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-1-11-640x400.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-collaboration-matters-1-11-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remote work revolution has hugely accelerated in 2020, but the road towards a work-from-home lifestyle has been paved for some time. 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