- Remote work has been a growing trend over the past several years, and the recent spread of the coronavirus is compelling more and more companies to find ways to have their employees work from home.
- Acceleration Partners is a business marketing company that has been working entirely remotely since it began 13 years ago, and has since grown to 177 employees worldwide.
- Founder and CEO Robert Glazer shares his best advice on how to create a thriving and productive company culture when your team doesn't share an office space.
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Remote work has been a key topic for years, but it is particularly urgent today, as the spread of the coronavirus is forcing companies as large as Amazon, Microsoft, and Twitter to telework.
While some employees expect to thrive working remotely, others fear they'll feel isolated or unmotivated to work in their own homes. Managers worry about keeping a team motivated and effective without daily FaceTime in the office.
Our company, Acceleration Partners, knows the benefits of remote work. Our entire organization has worked remotely since its founding in 2007, and as we've expanded to 177 employees in eight different countries. We've even been recognized with numerous awards for our industry performance and company culture, and we believe this is because of our remote culture, not despite it.
While transitioning a team to a remote environment isn't always easy, most businesses can excel under these circumstances if they follow certain practices. Speaking from over a decade of experience leading an award-winning remote culture, here are the keys to success: