In this ever changing world of globalisation and technology \nadvancement, where more and more businesses are outsourcing work to low \ncost service centres and people are working more flexibly, businesses \nare having to adapt how they work by using virtual teams to maintain a \ncompetitive edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Author: Clare Johnston Consultant at i3Works<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The number of people working from home in the UK has reached its \nhighest level according to the Office for National Statistics. In 2014, \n4.2 million people worked from home which accounts for 13.9% of the \npopulation. Being in the office from 9 to 5 is no longer the key to \norganisational productivity and forward-thinking companies are driving \ntheir innovation by finding smarter ways to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technology now allows us to work virtually from almost anywhere and \ncan lead to added benefits of employee wellbeing and increased \nproductivity. Costs are kept down for both the employee and the employer\n as commuting and office space is reduced. By giving employees the \nflexibility that they need, work-life balance is maintained and people \nare more motivated and accountable. Working with virtual teams gives \nbusinesses the ability to grow and develop quickly without the risk of \ncommitting to large infrastructure and overhead costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n i3Works has a thriving virtual workforce and here are some of the hints and tricks to help your organisation work smarter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n People<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the ever developing, global business environment, virtual teams \noffer a modern, flexible and innovative method to ensure a smarter way \nto work, and hopefully success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n