Working remotely had been a growing trend in the past few years, but in recent months, businesses around the globe are forced to jump on the bandwagon due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many companies were caught unprepared, yet the enforcement of shutdowns in major cities makes remote work inevitable if they want to maintain business continuity. For this reason, managers in various roles at all sorts of organisations need to reconsider how they motivate their teams.

This might prove to be a more challenging task than it might seem. For instance, research suggests that employees who work from home are less motivated, compared to those who work from an office. Therefore, managers understand the best techniques for leading their teams when in-person is not an option, in order for the business to achieve its customary level of productivity.

When face-to-face interactions are limited, clear and