{"id":2912,"date":"2017-08-24T16:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T16:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=2912"},"modified":"2024-01-12T18:46:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T18:46:50","slug":"digital-nomad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/blog\/digital-nomad\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Kind of Employee: The Digital Nomad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What in the world is a digital nomad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many in the business world aren\u2019t sure what this phrase means. Terms like \u201ctelecommuter\u201d or \u201cremote worker\u201d are more common. Essentially, they all mean the same thing: someone who does their job online (or, occasionally, over the phone) from their location of choice instead of going into an office each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for the shift in terminology may reflect a new emphasis on how remote work and travel can be tied together. While many modern telecommuters simply work from a home office, an increasing number are moving long term to international locations or working remotely while exploring multiple new places. For these workers, being a digital nomad is a lifestyle, not just a type of job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While digital nomadism started out as an option mostly among programmers, writers, and other \u201cback-of-house\u201d and creative positions, the number of salespeople, marketers, customer service agents, and personal assistants working this way is increasing. In fact, Peter Levels of Nomad List predicts that in the next 20 years, more <a href=\"https:\/\/levels.io\/future-of-digital-nomads\/\">than 1 billion<\/a> people will be digital nomads, all thanks to technologies such as cloud computing and cloud-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/crm\/\">customer relationship management (CRM) platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/form\/conf\/smb\/why-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp?leadcreated=true&amp;videoId=&amp;__element=pre&amp;DriverCampaignId=7010M000002MONe&amp;redirect=true&amp;FormCampaignId=7010M000002MOea&amp;playlistId=&amp;d=7010M000002MONe&amp;mcloudHandlingInstructions=&amp;Lead.InfoEmail__c=True&amp;landing_page=%2Fca%2Fform%2Fblog%2Fwhy-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/sf-cta-why-do-i-need-crm.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"Why do I need CRM? Click for ebook.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/form\/conf\/smb\/why-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp?leadcreated=true&amp;videoId=&amp;__element=pre&amp;DriverCampaignId=7010M000002MONe&amp;redirect=true&amp;FormCampaignId=7010M000002MOea&amp;playlistId=&amp;d=7010M000002MONe&amp;mcloudHandlingInstructions=&amp;Lead.InfoEmail__c=True&amp;landing_page=%2Fca%2Fform%2Fblog%2Fwhy-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employees-are-spending-more-time-working-remotely\">Employees Are Spending More Time Working Remotely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The amount of time spent working outside the office has increased from 2012-2016\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2012\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>34% &#8211; Less than 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% &#8211; 20% to less than 40%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12% &#8211; 40% to less than 60%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% &#8211; 60% to less than 80%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24% &#8211; 80% to 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2016\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>25% &#8211; Less than 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% &#8211; 20% to less than 40%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13% &#8211; 40% to less than 60%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11% &#8211; 60% to less than 80%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>31% &#8211; 80% to 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/form\/conf\/smb\/why-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp?leadcreated=true&amp;videoId=&amp;__element=pre&amp;DriverCampaignId=7010M000002MONe&amp;redirect=true&amp;FormCampaignId=7010M000002MOea&amp;playlistId=&amp;d=7010M000002MONe&amp;mcloudHandlingInstructions=&amp;Lead.InfoEmail__c=True&amp;landing_page=%2Fca%2Fform%2Fblog%2Fwhy-small-businesses-need-crm.jsp\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d33a32cb135&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d33a32cb135\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Digital20Nomad-01.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-trend\">The Trend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An anthropologist would point out that nomadism isn\u2019t a new concept: Humanity began as a nomadic species. People built settlements when technology (such as farming, architecture, and animal husbandry) made a stationary lifestyle both possible and necessary for growth. When generating resources, later known as employment, became location-dependent, people increasingly migrated toward larger cities, where the majority of jobs were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why does this trend seem to be reversing itself? It\u2019s due to another pivotal advance in technology. The internet and cloud computing have enabled increased productivity, communication, and collaboration around the world, from buzzing metropolises to rural landscapes. People in some of the most remote mountain tops (even <a href=\"https:\/\/venturebeat.com\/2017\/06\/03\/you-can-now-get-a-wi-fi-connection-on-mount-everest\/\">Everest<\/a>) and jungles can now connect to the internet and GPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-go-nomad\">Why Go Nomad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/206180\/engaged-remote-workforce.aspx\">Gallup<\/a>, \u201cAll employees who spend at least some (but not all) of their time working remotely have higher engagement than those who don&#8217;t ever work remotely.\u201d Digital nomads choose this type of work for many reasons, but chief among them is freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-better-personal-life\">Better Personal Life<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the stereotypical digital nomad is a young, single professional, this lifestyle can suit just about anyone, and professionals in many industries are increasingly choosing the flexibility of telecommuting. Working from a home office allows them to spend more time with family \u2014 gathering around the kitchen table instead of the office water cooler throughout the day, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-and-money-savings\">Time and Money Savings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The average daily commute in Canada is <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/canada\/commuting-survey-reveals-many-canadians-consider-the-time-it-takes-to-get-to-work-as-important-as-the-job-itself\/wcm\/4eb5a0d8-2170-4723-8926-ed7908fe7077\">29 minutes<\/a> each way. That\u2019s an hour per day, and can total 260 hours per year. With increasing costs for gas and vehicle maintenance, that commute costs even more. Telecommuters can reduce or eliminate those expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flexible-hours\">Flexible Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, remote positions come with the added benefit of flexible hours. This allows employees to get to doctor\u2019s appointments or attend events with their children. Some companies allow remote workers to work the hours that are most productive for them, instead of forcing early hours on a night owl, for example. If they travel, digital nomads who work flexible hours don\u2019t have to worry about shifting their sleep schedules in order to work hours in specific time zones. Another option for those who work remotely is to work the same hours as their co-workers (e.g., 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Time) while in another time zone. For example, a digital nomad in Bermuda who works for a Toronto firm would work 10:00 to 6:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel\">Travel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the need to go into the office every day, remote workers can travel more often and for longer periods. This can bring down the overall cost of travel and allow them more time to truly immerse themselves in a new culture, which may equal a more satisfying trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-for-employers\">Benefits for Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits for employers of digital nomads may be less obvious, but include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower overhead costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaged employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lower-overhead-costs\">Lower Overhead Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most game-changing benefit for companies with remote employees is the reduction in overhead costs. Not having to rent, maintain, or buy office space for additional employees can save companies a large amount each month, depending on the size of your business. Those companies that require some in-office work or hours still capture some of this benefit by renting smaller offices or by saving on other bills, such as electricity and supplies, on days employees work from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increased-productivity\">Increased Productivity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a common misconception that a company\u2019s productivity will plummet when it allows workers to telecommute. In fact, \u201cover <a href=\"http:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/resources\/costs-benefits\">two-thirds<\/a> of employers report increased productivity among their telecommuters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employees-who-work-remotely-are-more-engaged\">Employees Who Work Remotely are More Engaged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Engagement increases <\/b>when employees spend some time working remotely and some time working in a location with their coworkers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When employees work off-site <b>3-4 days <\/b>a week, engagement increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers with this schedule are the most likely of all employees <b>to strongly agree<\/b> that their needs related to <b>development<\/b> and <b>relationships<\/b> are being met by their employers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Someone at work:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Cares about them <\/b>as a person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Encourages<\/b> their development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has talked to them about their <b>progress<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are also the most likely of all employees to strongly agree they have:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>A best friend<\/b> at work <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to <b>learn <\/b>and <b>grow<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d33a32cc4b8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d33a32cc4b8\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Digital20Nomad-02.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-time-working\">More Time Working<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote workers generally spend more time working than other employees. They take fewer breaks, often opt to work even when sick, and have lower turnover rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fewer-distractions\">Fewer Distractions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to CareerBuilder, three out of the top 10 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/8098-distractions-kiling-productivity.html\">biggest distractions<\/a> for employees are co-workers dropping by, noisy coworkers, and just plain sitting in a cubicle. These aren\u2019t issues when working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-efficient-communication\">Efficient Communication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of standing around the water cooler or stepping into a manager\u2019s office every time there\u2019s a question, digital nomads often consolidate their communications into an email or two each day. Internal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/products\/chatter\/overview\/\">chat features<\/a> and messaging also help teams keep in touch instantly from across the room or across time zones. Additionally, team meetings can be conducted via quick video chats each morning or week, instead of at an hour-long meeting in the conference room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-engaged-employees\">Engaged Employees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more of today\u2019s workforce seeks the freedom of location-independent jobs. Savvy employers who want to continue to capture top talent strive to accommodate the digital nomad lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-higher-morale\">Higher Morale<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Between improved work-life balance, opportunities to travel, and the potential for more family time, employers are seeing higher morale among the employees who can work remotely. Digital nomads are often less stressed than in-office workers. Furthermore, employees who work more independently also take more responsibility for projects and care more about their success. According to one study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/working-remotely-makes-you-happier-and-more-productive\">remote workers<\/a> are happier, feel more valued, and feel more productive than their in-office counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-well-rounded-employees\">Well-Rounded Employees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital nomads who have settled into the lifestyle often make better employees. Even the most hands-on management style requires a virtual employee to take initiative and responsibility. They need to excel at time management, stay focused, and learn to use new technologies with ease. These are skills that are essential for management positions in any industry, so remote work can give employees the experience they need to move up in your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodating-nomads\">Accommodating Nomads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s now relatively common for employers to have entire teams work remotely full-time \u2014 more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/laurashin\/2016\/03\/31\/at-these-125-companies-all-or-most-employees-work-remotely\/#7ebcbeaa6530\">twice<\/a> as common as a decade ago. FlexJobs reports that half of employees have jobs that are compatible with working remotely, particularly in fields such as marketing, IT, human resources, education, health, and law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many companies hold back when it comes to allowing telecommuting. Employers cite concerns over productivity and a lack of trust when it comes to time tracking. The truth is, many of these concerns are unfounded for employers that shift their mindset and adopt technologies that help them manage remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a growing nomadic trend and a long list of employer benefits, many companies are making changes to attract this wave of remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-terms-you-need-to-know\"> The Terms You Need to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Telecommute (or telework):<\/b> Can mean that there may (or may not) be some on-site work being done by the employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Remote worker:<\/b> The worker lives outside of the geographic area of the company\u2019s main headquarters or office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Work from home:<\/b> Common phrase that can mean telecommuting or working remotely [http:\/\/www.workflexibility.org\/remote-work-vs-telecommute-whats-the-difference\/]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Virtual worker: <\/b>Works from a home office using modern technology [https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/defining-virtual-work\/]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Digital nomad:<\/b> Someone who can work from anywhere as long as they have an internet connection, and travels and lives a largely \u201cnomadic\u201d life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d33a32cd351&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d33a32cd351\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/10\/Digital20Nomad-03.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thinking-differently\">Thinking Differently<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The same principles of management, such as support, communication, and setting and enforcing expectations are applicable to both in-office and telecommuting employees. It\u2019s <i>how <\/i>managers go about accomplishing these tasks that changes when managing digital nomads. Instead of having in-person weekly team meetings or walking down the hall to chat with an employee, savvy managers have \u201cface-to-face\u201d meetings over the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Productivity and time tracking can be challenging. Instead of accounting for every minute of an employee\u2019s time throughout the day, remote managers tend to focus on deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did the employee hit their deadline?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they turn in quality work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they solve problems before they became issues, support the team, and communicate enough?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers tend to hire nomads as salaried employees or on a project-based rate. Most digital nomads don\u2019t want managers counting every minute of their time. After all, freedom is the main appeal for a digital nomad, and managers who are overly focused on tracking employees\u2019 time may be viewed as micro-managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology-for-the-age-of-remote-working\">Technology for the Age of Remote Working<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several important tools for managing remote workers. Most of them fall into three main categories: tracking, communication, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communication\">Communication<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based applications, including CRM platforms, often have a communication feature. Additionally, products such as Slack, Skype, and Google Hangouts allow for phone, video, and chat communication that are quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tracking\">Tracking<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s some debate about how closely a manager should track time and productivity of remote teams, but there are options for every management style. Simple time-punching products automatically send data to payroll, while more in-depth applications allow employees to attribute hours to specific projects and managers to look at screenshots to help ensure workers stay on task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-collaboration\">Collaboration<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to make collaboration easy, no matter where your team is located, is to use cloud-based products. Their mobile capabilities allow users to access and update the same information, from anywhere, and on any device with an internet connection. This effectively eliminates most productivity bottlenecks that stem from not being physically in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tools-for-sales-and-marketing-digital-nomads\">Tools for Sales and Marketing Digital Nomads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to capture the benefits of allowing your sales and marketing teams to become digital nomads (or to telecommute more often), the right tools are critical for your success. You need software that supports collaboration, communication, and workflow tracking so your teams can be more productive, wherever they work in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A CRM platform is important for companies with employees around the globe or just down the hall. 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