Virtual work is evolving

Leading companies are utilising both technologies and re-designed working spaces to develop stronger connections and collaborations, both within and beyond the workplace. These connections are important not only for facilitating knowledge exchange and ideas for business improvement, but they also counter the sense of isolation and disconnection that employees can experience when working remotely. The evolution of virtual work is now progressing towards the notion of “virtual co-workers”. Companies are providing new modes of collaboration to support their virtual workforce, encouraging the sense of community and teamwork traditionally experienced by office colleagues.

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