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As we move into the future of work, the only constant is change. New technologies are emerging all the time — many of them change consumer behaviour or impact the market at large. During unprecedented times or periods of uncertainty, businesses need frameworks that allow them to pivot quickly. This includes the mindsets of their staff.

Business leaders understand effective employee onboarding programs are essential to help new hires learn the basics of their jobs, understand corporate culture and ensure they have the necessary tools to be successful.

From both a retention and recruiting perspective, telecommuting programs make good business sense. Not only can they provide organizations with a recruiting and retention advantage, but they are also quickly becoming a business necessity.

As ever more employees around the world who have rarely — if ever — worked remotely find themselves logging on from home, managers face a daunting challenge in helping their teams maintain effectiveness while adapting to an unfamiliar work arrangement. It’s not easy. Fortunately, the following strategies can help you manage a dispersed team and keep everyone feeling productive and connected.