{"id":22043,"date":"2021-02-12T15:29:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T15:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopla.online\/?p=22043"},"modified":"2024-05-24T03:39:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T03:39:45","slug":"how-to-open-remote-career-opportunities-and-master-virtual-team-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopla.online\/blogs\/virtual-assistant\/how-to-open-remote-career-opportunities-and-master-virtual-team-management\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Open Remote Career Opportunities And Master Virtual Team Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote career opportunities have changed the employment landscape for the rest of the century. The popularity is rising and shows no signs of waning anytime soon. It is perfectly natural to understand why remote positions draw in talented professionals. In fact, more and more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/blog\/remote-working-companies-ideal-culture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small and large businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also embracing this trend due to the promise of increased productivity, cost savings, an expanded talent pool, and low attrition rates.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22044\" src=\"https:\/\/hopla.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/remote-workspace-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This interest is evident, in fact, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/blog\/remote-work-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16% of global companies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who are already enjoying a full remote setup. Employers are indeed warming to the idea of more flexible work policies. Moreover, it paved the way for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/blog\/start-building-remote-teams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building entirely distributed teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people from all over the world. Work from home companies like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOPLA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, are readily available to help businesses in creating remote work opportunities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to Open Remote Career Opportunities and Master Virtual Team Management\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fc8Pue1lmLQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amidst the enticing success stories you read online about going remote, it is natural to have some doubts about totally taking it on. After all, it entails working with people without seeing them in a physical office. It\u2019s okay to have reservations about entrusting a job to someone in another time zone. Fortunately, whether you\u2019re thinking of offering part-time or full-time remote jobs, you\u2019ll find expert guidance from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/about\/advantages-of-distributed-outsourcing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distributed outsourcing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> firm HOPLA.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Opening Remote Career Opportunities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22045\" src=\"https:\/\/hopla.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/building-a-team-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting your goals and <a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/compare\/business-process-outsourcing\/\">finding the right talent<\/a> is crucial in building a capable remote team. How do you hire employees? What roles are you opening as remote positions? Where do you start? How can you overcome these challenges? Check out these quick tips:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Identify the functions that you want to open remotely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Outsourcing business operations begin with knowing which responsibilities are ideal for delegation. Moreover, remote career opportunities are usually those that would free you up to focus on the core functions of your business. Examples of these tasks are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">administrative functions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative roles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and specialized jobs like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Outline the job description<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now that you know what positions are suitable for remote work, it\u2019s time for you to define the role\u2019s requirements. List down the skills and qualifications your remote jobs demand. Furthermore, finding the right words to craft your job descriptions will help in attracting the right talents for your company.&nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Select the right remote workers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The remote work landscape is different from the traditional work setup. Thus, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the way you recruit, hire, onboard, and train remote workers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also different. Prepare your interview questions. Additionally, make sure to give your candidates test tasks to get a better idea if they\u2019re the right fit for your remote positions. Carefully screening your candidates can save you from the horrors of hiring a misfit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Managing remote teams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22046\" src=\"https:\/\/hopla.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/teamwork-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the remote work setup, assembling your team is only one part of the equation. The next step is to figure out how you will adapt your leadership style to this kind of arrangement. So how do you manage remote career opportunities and your team effectively? Here are a few insider tips to keep in mind as you set out to work with your remote staff:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Set clear expectations. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be transparent with your goals and what your projects are all about.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage the same from your remote team to allow them to feel free to share their opinions. You can then use their input in improving a process and be on the same page in working you\u2019re your targets. Moreover, providing clear objectives means steering your team in the right direction.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Communicate regularly. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular meetings may be a bit of a challenge, especially if your teams are from different time zones. However, regular engagement will help remote workers feel that they are part of a team even if they\u2019re from an entirely another continent. Plan and schedule video conference calls for formal business meetings. <a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/blog\/distributed-outsourcing-101\/\">Leverage technology and employ channels<\/a> for chatting for those virtual watercooler moments. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Use reliable collaboration tools. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work opportunities and digital technology are, in truth, a match made in business heaven. Invest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/blog\/7-must-have-tools-managing-remote-teams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reliable collaboration tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to track progress, share files, and communicate. For example, you can connect on a productivity tool like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or avoid the threat of time theft through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hubstaff<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, incorporating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/about\/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual desktop infrastructure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures that your data is protected while enabling access from anywhere in the world.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Sign up for help with HOPLA<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening remote career opportunities and managing remote teams can be overwhelming at first. You need to find the right talent and finetune your leadership to maximize your team\u2019s effectivity. Furthermore, through proper guidance, going fully remote for your business can be rewarding in a lot of ways. You can enjoy the benefits of outsourcing business operations, while you focus on bits that matter most to your business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-22047\" src=\"https:\/\/hopla.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/win-1024x718.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/ppv.5f0.myftpupload.com\/blog\/remote-work-guidelines-for-growing-teams\/\">remote career opportunities<\/a> and remote work management, let HOPLA help. Enlisting HOPLA as a partner in building and managing your remote team can lead you to reach your goals sooner. Talk to our experts today and find out how outsourcing employees for remote work can enhance your business.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got remote career opportunities for your business? 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