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(2023) Actionable Tips For Leading Remote Teams

Sparking engagement, encouraging collaboration, building a culture — elements of leadership like these can be difficult at a distance. In this post, we share 7 tips for leading remote teams that you can use to become a better leader no matter where in the world your team finds itself.

Chris Carnduff

November 16, 2023

(Actually) Fun Virtual Icebreakers for Remote Teams & Meetings

When you're working remotely, it's important to find ways to connect with your team. While video chats and conference calls are a great way to stay connected, they can often be a little bit...stuffy. That's where virtual icebreakers come in.

Chris Carnduff

November 16, 2023

Virtual Onboarding 101: Ideas, Tools, Checklist & Best Practices

So, what is virtual onboarding, what are the known challenges, and how can you improve virtual onboarding and the new hire experience? We provide answers to these questions and more.

Chris Carnduff

November 13, 2023

2023 Tools and Best Practices For Virtual Collaboration

With so many people now working remotely, it's more important than ever to have the right tools and best practices in place for virtual collaboration. Here are some tools for remote collaboration, as well as some tips on how to get the most out of them.

Chris Carnduff

November 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide on How to Build Trust in Virtual Teams

Virtual teams have now become the norm rather than the exception. Here are tips, tools, and activities that help build trust in virtual teams.

CoffeePals Team

November 8, 2023

(2023) Virtual Lunch Guide: Best Practices & Topics

In this brief virtual lunch guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about virtual lunches, from what they are to how to conduct one. By the end, you should be fully equipped to host a great virtual lunch for your team. So, let’s get started.

Chris Carnduff

October 6, 2023

(2023) Virtual Communication: Challenges & Best Practices

As employees have discovered the benefits of working remotely, teams must understand how to thrive in this era. According to a Pew Research Center study, 60% of respondents with a job they can do from home would prefer to continue that way. Therefore, employers should be equipped to handle these changes. This article will teach you how to get virtual communication right in a remote workplace.

Chris Carnduff

August 30, 2023

How to Gauge Employee Satisfaction in a Virtual Workplace

Gauging employee satisfaction in a virtual workplace requires a delicate balance between understanding the unique challenges of remote work and fostering a sense of connection and engagement. In this article, you'll find different ways to measure employee satisfaction in a remote setting.

CoffeePals Team

July 26, 2023

Best Practices in Implementing Work-Life Balance in the Virtual Workplace

Welcome to the age of virtual workplaces, where the boundaries between our personal and professional lives have become increasingly blurred. In this article, you’ll learn what work-life balance really means, why it matters, and how to help your employees achieve it.

CoffeePals Team

July 26, 2023

The Beginner's Guide to Virtual Communication in the Workplace

Unravel the mysteries of virtual communication in the workplace with our beginner's guide. Learn to overcome challenges in virtual teams, the importance of coffee chats, and how to use digital tools effectively. Step into the future of communication with optimism and confidence.

Chris Carnduff

June 10, 2023

Overcoming the Challenges of Virtual Communication

In today's digital age, virtual communication has become the norm. However, it comes with its own set of challenges.

Chris Carnduff

May 12, 2023

Exploring the Disadvantages of Virtual Communication

In this article, we delve into the downsides of virtual communication and how it affects our personal and professional relationships.

Chris Carnduff

May 12, 2023

(2023) Top 5 Ways of Engaging Remote Employees

Remote work isn't without its challenges. It can be difficult to create a sense of camaraderie and connection when everyone is working from different locations, and that means it's easy for employees to feel isolated and disengaged. So, how can you keep your remote employees engaged? In this article, CoffeePals will be sharing a few of our favourite remote employee engagement ideas.

Chris Carnduff

March 18, 2023

(2023) 10 Ground Rules for Virtual Meetings

There is no doubt that a virtual meeting is an excellent way to connect with remote stakeholders, co-workers, and clients. However, due to obstacles such as not setting an agenda, software issues, and lack of communication, conducting a virtual meeting can come with its challenges.

Chris Carnduff

March 18, 2023

Important Factors to Consider If You Want to Be a Virtual Worker

Like any other job, there are challenges. You’ll need to be self-motivated, proactive, and have organizational skills. Not all remote jobs are perfect, so you’ll need to consider a couple of factors before looking for one.

Chris Carnduff

February 1, 2023

Top 5 Practices for Working Across Different Time Zones

Have a diverse organization that’s scattered across the world? Then, you’ll want to read these top 5 practices for working across different time zones.

Chris Carnduff

November 22, 2022

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