Thriving in a Virtual Environment

Virtual workplaces were first introduced in the 1990s as new technologies, such as personal computers and the internet, became readily accessible. Taking advantage of reduced overhead costs, increased productivity, and a global talent pool, many companies began opening satellite offices and posting remote job offerings. The trend caught on, and by the early 2000s, the…

Embracing the Virtual Workplace

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 outbreak had evolved into a pandemic, and life as we once knew it ceased to exist. Schools closed, few people had access to childcare, transportation became limited, and organizations across the country were left reeling. While employees frantically searched for alternative office spaces…