How to manage a globally distributed workforce

Work-from-anywhere policies have enabled firms to recruit the most talented people, wherever in the world they’re based. But getting the best from these remote workers is a whole different challenge

The world of employment has rarely seen such tumult over such a short period. The pandemic has upended the job market and forced employers to adopt practices that many would have dismissed out of hand before 2020 – particularly remote working.

For some, that has meant adopting a hybrid approach, allowing employees to work a day or two at home each week. For others, it’s been a far more profound shift. 

Companies that have embraced a fully remote model have expanded the pool of talent available to them, competing for candidates who may not be based in the same country as their employer, let alone within a commutable radius of head office.