{"id":19877,"date":"2024-01-08T10:28:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T10:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/?p=19877"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:15:47","slug":"managing-remote-teams-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/managing-remote-teams-tips","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Building and Managing Remote Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The tribe has spoken. What they want is the <strong>flexibility of remote<\/strong>, or at least hybrid, working options. But how do you source, screen, and <strong>build a remote team<\/strong> that manages to stay connected and understand the value of <strong>collaboration<\/strong>, <strong>active participation,<\/strong> and the need to constantly <strong>build relationships<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/remote-work-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">68% of Americans<\/a> would prefer a fully remote work model, this is something that companies need to tackle <em>now<\/em> if they want to <strong>attract and retain top talent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get you up to speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR \u2014 Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What&#8217;s the status of <strong>remote working today<\/strong>? It&#8217;s no longer a foreign concept, that&#8217;s for sure. Today, most new hires are looking for hybrid or remote work opportunities that offer them the right balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s the difference between <strong>virtual <\/strong>and <strong>remote teams<\/strong>? In essence, they&#8217;re managed differently. Virtual teams only work together for a particular task or project and then go their separate ways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What makes a <strong>good <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/build-a-great-team-remotely\" title=\"remote team\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">remote team<\/a><\/strong>? An effective remote team works well together because of their skills, like good communication skills, work ethic, and having the right tools that simplify collaboration, like modern video conferencing software or Google Docs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you <strong>build a kick-ass remote team<\/strong>? Along with focusing on attracting the right candidates with a user-friendly careers page, job postings, and remote employee benefits, companies should also focus on their onboarding process and boosting remote team employee engagement through virtual team-building activities, for instance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The evolving world of remote work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Five years ago, <strong>remote work<\/strong> was definitely <em>not<\/em> a typical thing. But it sure is now. And it&#8217;s here to stay. In fact, researchers predict that by 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/robinryan\/2023\/01\/10\/heres-whats-happening-to-remote-work-in-2023\/?sh=d0b5fec79d95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">36 million Americans<\/a> will be working remotely. That&#8217;s a 417% increase from pre-pandemic times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early 2020, employers were forced to <strong>shift to work-from-home models<\/strong> to keep their businesses ticking over. But lately, many are trying to get their workers back into the office. What&#8217;s driving this thinking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2022\/\">60% of managers<\/a> still worry that their employees are <strong>less productive<\/strong> when working remotely. As a result, approximately <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2022\/\">37% of companies<\/a> have started using (or increased the use of) <strong>software to track <\/strong>employee activity in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the coin, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/remote-work-statistics\/\">94% of employees<\/a> say that their personal level of <strong>productivity is the same or higher<\/strong> when working remotely. So, does this mean businesses need to continue offering remote or at least hybrid work flexibility? Oh yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Preference for remote work complicates employer decisions as they will continue to face a very challenging hiring market with demand for new workers stronger than the number of job hunters. When jobs are plentiful and current, or potential employees can efficiently work elsewhere, job hunters can be very selective. That means employees still drive the car.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/robinryan\/2023\/01\/10\/heres-whats-happening-to-remote-work-in-2023\/?sh=d0b5fec79d95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>To manage the expectations of today&#8217;s workforce, organizations need to build remote teams that <em>work<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/remote-work-statistics\" title=\"120+ Remote Work Statistics in 2026\" aria-label=\"120+ Remote Work Statistics in 2026\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Remote-job-statistics-112x67.png\" alt=\"120+ Remote Work Statistics in 2026\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">120+ Remote Work Statistics in 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the difference between virtual and remote teams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between virtual and remote teams is that they are <strong>managed differently<\/strong>. A virtual team will answer to different bosses, while a remote team typically falls under the same manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, a <strong>virtual team<\/strong> is usually a <strong>group of specialists<\/strong> (with different areas of expertise) that work together on a <strong>particular task or project<\/strong>. They have <strong>different reporting lines<\/strong> and go their separate ways once the task or project is finished\u2014for example, an emergency task force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remote teams<\/strong> are similar in some ways. They also work together on projects but report to the <strong>same manager. <\/strong>Typically, they all fall under the <strong>same broad area of expertise<\/strong> but have different <strong>individual skills<\/strong> \u2014 for example, a remote digital marketing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what makes a good remote team?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a remote team to be effective and productive, they need to <strong>work smart \u2014 together<\/strong> (even though they may be far apart!). That means they need to embrace qualities, skills, and tools such as the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Excellent communication skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a distributed team, colleagues need to communicate clearly and <strong>proactively<\/strong> to ensure smooth collaboration and task or workflow handovers. This is also an important skill that helps team members to stay connected.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/communication-skills-assessment\" title=\"Is a Communication Skills Assessment the Best Way to Test Candidates?\" aria-label=\"Is a Communication Skills Assessment the Best Way to Test Candidates?\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Communication-skills-assessment-112x67.png\" alt=\"Is a Communication Skills Assessment the Best Way to Test Candidates?\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">Is a Communication Skills Assessment the Best Way to Test Candidates?<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accountability and ownership<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For everything to run smoothly, highly functioning remote colleagues are <strong>dependable<\/strong> and can be relied on to deliver consistent, quality work by taking ownership of their tasks in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem-solving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>clear head<\/strong> that gets to the root of problems quickly and calmly goes a long way toward removing blockers and maintaining high levels of productivity in a remote team environment.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"\" title=\"\" aria-label=\"\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\"><\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emotional intelligence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EQ helps teams to be in tune with <strong>how their emotions affect others<\/strong> and understand their colleagues&#8217; strengths and weaknesses and how best to work with them. Plus, the patience and sense of humor to pull through tough times together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover why your next candidates need <strong>meta-skills<\/strong> like emotional intelligence to thrive in a remote team. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/meta-skills\" title=\"6 Meta Skills You&#8217;ll Need for Your Career in 2026\" aria-label=\"6 Meta Skills You&#8217;ll Need for Your Career in 2026\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Meta-skills-112x67.png\" alt=\"6 Meta Skills You&#8217;ll Need for Your Career in 2026\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">6 Meta Skills You&#8217;ll Need for Your Career in 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Steps to building a remote team that&#8217;s extraordinary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;re done with the entr\u00e9e, it&#8217;s time to dive into the main course of remote working and learn <strong>how to build a remote team that works <\/strong>together to cook up a storm! Take your own remote coworking team from ordinary to extraordinary by y following these ten steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Redefine your company culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an <strong>authentic company culture<\/strong> is a big undertaking. It&#8217;s not just a tick-box exercise (at least, it shouldn&#8217;t be). Once all the stakeholders, including HR and execs, have pinned this down and <strong>codified it<\/strong> in an employee handbook, for example, it&#8217;s something that needs to be adopted by the whole company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Company culture is also <strong>something that evolves<\/strong> as the <strong>company grows<\/strong> and changes, so you may need to redefine it from time to time. And this is important, as it&#8217;s unrealistic to expect employees, especially those working remotely, to adopt a wishy-washy company culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s definitely easier for those working in the office or with hybrid flexibility to <strong>immerse themselves<\/strong> in the culture since they have <strong>direct contact<\/strong> with their colleagues and can attend in-office or <strong>in-person<\/strong> events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be more difficult for remote teams to adopt or feel part of the company culture. Managers with remote teams need to be aware of this at all times and take extra steps to make them feel included, such as <strong>virtual team-building activities<\/strong>. We&#8217;ll cover that in more detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\ud83d\udd25 Did you know?<\/em><\/strong> <em>88% of job seekers believe good company culture is vital for success. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/organizational-culture-fit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to hire for cultural fit<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Update your careers page<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your company culture has been reviewed and updated, if necessary, these details should be added to your website, especially on your <strong>company&#8217;s careers page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After checking out your company website in general, your careers page is the next stop for prospective remote workers. That&#8217;s why your careers page should include info like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your company culture and values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An overview of what your business does and a brief history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videos and photos of employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee testimonials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The perks and benefits (especially those that apply to remote team members)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A virtual tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Done right, your careers page can help speed up the hiring process, reduce hiring costs, and boost your employer brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Get ready to promote your remote roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your careers page looks spiffy, you can start planning how to spread the word about your open remote roles. Here are a few general things to remember when <strong>advertising remote roles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an engaging <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/job-description-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>job description<\/strong><\/a> that will entice remote workers to apply. Ensure it&#8217;s performance-based and that it lists what success entails in the role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure it&#8217;s clear that the role is remote. For some positions, this means remote US only or remote only within a certain time zone. You need to lay out all the key info, such as how many<strong> hours per day\/week<\/strong> and <strong>preferred time zones<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/make-job-ad-that-attracts-candidates\" title=\"How to Make a Job Ad That Attracts Candidates (+ Examples)\" aria-label=\"How to Make a Job Ad That Attracts Candidates (+ Examples)\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/How-to-Make-a-Job-Ad-That-Attracts-Candidates-with-Examples-112x67.png\" alt=\"How to Make a Job Ad That Attracts Candidates (+ Examples)\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">How to Make a Job Ad That Attracts Candidates (+ Examples)<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Post on job boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of candidates for your remote job will spot your ad on <strong>job boards<\/strong> or <strong>career websites<\/strong>, such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and CareerBuilder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also target:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Websites that focus on remote work<\/strong>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/remote.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote.co<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/weworkremotely.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Work Remotely<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flexjobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlexJobs<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/workingnomads.co\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Nomads<\/a>,&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/remotive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remotive.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialized platforms<\/strong>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mashable.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mashable<\/a> for web developers and <a href=\"https:\/\/problogger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Problogger<\/a> for writers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freelance websites<\/strong>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/upwork.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upwork<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fiverr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiverr<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jooble.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jooble<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>If it&#8217;s not a remote-specific job website, remember to clearly stipulate that it&#8217;s a remote role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Use social media recruiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertising open roles on social media is an important part of a company&#8217;s <strong>talent acquisition strategy<\/strong>. And it&#8217;s just as important for open roles on a remote team. <strong>Social media recruiting<\/strong> can help you get the word out to a bigger candidate pool and may even attract <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/hire-passive-candidates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passive candidates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/creative-sourcing-strategies\" title=\"23 Creative Sourcing Strategies to Attract Passive Candidates\" aria-label=\"23 Creative Sourcing Strategies to Attract Passive Candidates\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Creative-Sourcing-Strategies-for-Attracting-Passive-Candidates-112x67.png\" alt=\"23 Creative Sourcing Strategies to Attract Passive Candidates\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">23 Creative Sourcing Strategies to Attract Passive Candidates<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/hire-passive-candidates\" title=\"4 Different Ways to Hire Passive Candidates\" aria-label=\"4 Different Ways to Hire Passive Candidates\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Passive-Candidates-1-112x67.png\" alt=\"4 Different Ways to Hire Passive Candidates\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">4 Different Ways to Hire Passive Candidates<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Assess their skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making any&nbsp;hiring decisions, it&#8217;s crucial to see whether your applicant ticks all the boxes for the position. Instead of relying solely on the info remote workers share on their CVs, why not try a <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/skills-based-hiring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skill-first hiring approach<\/a>? That way, you find out if they&#8217;ve really got the <strong>skills and capabilities<\/strong> to succeed in a remote team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good solution should enable your team to test their <strong>hard skills<\/strong>, like coding and email marketing, and <strong>soft skills<\/strong>, like productivity, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-assess-attention-to-detail-in-job-applicants\" title=\"attention to detail\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">attention to detail<\/a>, and communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Did you know?<\/strong> The best thing about adopting a test-first hiring approach is that it feels more like a game than an arduous application process for candidates. Most of our current employees weren&#8217;t even actively looking for a job when they took our skills quiz \u2014 it was just a bit of fun to &#8216;check their skill level.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/screening-candidates\" title=\"11 Popular Methods for Screening Candidates in 2026\" aria-label=\"11 Popular Methods for Screening Candidates in 2026\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Methods-for-screening-candidates-112x68.png\" alt=\"11 Popular Methods for Screening Candidates in 2026\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">11 Popular Methods for Screening Candidates in 2026<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Homework assignments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve narrowed down your selection to the top candidates you know will make excellent remote team members, you can provide the opportunity for the best to shine with a <strong>homework assignment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/hire\/homework-assignments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"homework assignment\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">homework assignment<\/a> is a task given to a candidate during the interview process. It tests whether they have the right skills for a role. Usually, they take about an hour or two to complete and have a specific deadline. And it may even be a paid assignment (this is preferable to boost the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/candidate-experience\" title=\"candidate experience\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">candidate experience<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homework assignments are a great way for remote team members to get a glimpse into their<strong> day-to-day duties<\/strong> and for the business to check whether they&#8217;ve really got the best candidate for the job!<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8\">\n            <span class=\"block text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">Further Reading:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"border-t-[3px] border-b border-yellow-100 py-4 pb-2 lg:grid lg:gap-8\">\n                                    <div class=\"mb-4 lg:mb-2\">\n                        <a class=\"flex items-center hover:italic hover:text-dark-purple-80\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/examples-of-take-home-tasks\" title=\"5 Examples of Take-Home Tasks for Different Roles\" aria-label=\"5 Examples of Take-Home Tasks for Different Roles\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full w-14 h-14 mr-4 object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Examples-of-Take-Home-Tasks-for-Different-Roles-112x67.png\" alt=\"5 Examples of Take-Home Tasks for Different Roles\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\">\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold font-heading leading-snug\">5 Examples of Take-Home Tasks for Different Roles<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Provide proper onboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you don&#8217;t have an office doesn&#8217;t mean new employees shouldn&#8217;t get a proper&nbsp;onboarding experience. You may not be able to show them to their desk or how to operate the office coffee machine, but you can still ensure that they&#8217;re introduced to their role and work environment so they can quickly feel at home with a <strong>remote onboarding process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For remote workers, onboarding is essential to familiarize themselves with&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/chatra.io\/books\/remote-company-culture\">team culture<\/a>&nbsp;and the way your company functions. 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Celebrate small and big wins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the crazy pace of work today and remote teams often scattered across the world, it can be easy to let <strong>milestones <\/strong>or <strong>team wins<\/strong> go by unnoticed or un-celebrated. However, when managing remote teams, it&#8217;s important to <strong>stop and celebrate milestones<\/strong>, like finishing a totally manic work sprint or updating a key company webpage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate the big wins, too, like a company rebranding or launching a new product. 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