--- title: Managing Remote Teams - Which type of boss does it best? description: The infographic below considers five different types of managers and their potential effectiveness with managing remote teams: image: http://www.resultist.com/hubfs/images/managing-remote-workers-1.png --- [![Resultist Consulting](https://www.resultist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resultist_Logo_RGB_xsm.png?width=230&height=61&name=Resultist_Logo_RGB_xsm.png "Resultist Consulting")](https://www.resultist.com) - [Home](https://www.resultist.com) - [Our Approach](https://www.resultist.com/our-approach) - [B2B Library](https://www.resultist.com/b2b-business-growth-resources-library) - [Speaking](https://www.resultist.com/speaking) - [Revenue Workshops](https://www.resultist.com/revenue-workshops) - [About](https://www.resultist.com/about-elizabeth-harris) - [Our Clients Say](https://www.resultist.com/clients) - [Contact](https://www.resultist.com/contact) - [Blog](https://www.resultist.com/blog) Search this site Search [BUILDING BUSINESS REVENUE - Blog](https://www.resultist.com/blog) Managing Remote Teams - Which type of boss does it best? 2:59 ## Managing Remote Teams - Which type of boss does it best? by [Elizabeth Harris](https://www.resultist.com/blog/author/elizabeth-harris), on 9/12/16 1:00 PM ![managing-remote-workers-1.png](http://www.resultist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/managing-remote-workers-1.png?width=697&height=546&name=managing-remote-workers-1.png) In the new world of technology where distance is not a factor for production, there is a trend for staff to work remotely. The remote workers can be outsourced from around the world via a crowdworking website such as [Amazon's mechanical turk](https://www.mturk.com/mturk), a low cost solution such as [fiverr.com](http://www.fiverr.com), or a pool of freelancers like [Outsource.com](https://outsource.com/).   > **Remote Worker:** > > *“ A remote worker is someone who works outside of a traditional office. An employee might work from home, from a coffee shop, or from anywhere that is not a regular office; although depending on the type of job they do, they might find themselves going into an office on occasion (if the company’s hub is geographically close to them)."* Instead of outsourcing, many are reaching out to specialty agencies such as [Mom Corps](https://www.corpsteam.com/). Mom Corps is a national staffing and search company focusing exclusively on the placement of experienced professionals in fractional, flexible and virtual positions - which includes remote staff working at home.  I appreciate how CorpsTeam recognized the path to growing revenue was necessary to expand staffing and search services. Websites such as [Snagajob](http://www.snagajob.com/employers/post-a-job/) makes hiring appear to be as simple and easy as ordering a hamburger at McDonalds. Snagajob is a tool to hire hourly staff onsite and remotely. Those less experienced with recruiting and hiring will most likely find this type of resource helpful. **Why do workers prefer working remotely?** 74% of workers cite work/life balance as a top reason for remote working. 84% of remote workers report their project statuses online. **Entrepreneur.com offers a list of why it is better to have remote workers:** - Reduces commuting time - Increases productivity - Happier staff - Setting up is easier than ever with product-management services - specifically designed for remote teams - No office space, office supplies and office snacks expense - A reduction of useless meetings - Hire the best, regardless of their location - Reduce employee turnover - Having remote workers does not need to be all or none - Increase employee loyalty - Employees take fewer sick days ### **Managing a remote team** More critical than the source when hiring remote workers is the leadership. Managing a remote team is much different than a staff in-house. The manager/boss of a remote team must be more flexible, transparent and understanding.   The infographic below considers five different types of managers and their potential effectiveness with managing remote teams:[![Managing Remote Teams](http://smallbiztrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/managing-remote-teams.jpg)](https://www.formstack.com/infographics/fictional-bosses-remote-teams) When an aggressive plan to grow profitable revenue is implemented, it goes without saying that a team is needed. Remote workers must be a consideration and a closer look at the leadership skills and style required essential to success. If you are in the process of implementing a growth initiative, you may be missing out on opportunities. Please [contact me here](https://www.resultist.com/contact). I would enjoy talking to you about your vision. 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