Already the shift towards large-scale virtual work has started and will continue to grow and become a permanent fixture of business life. It is estimated that 30% of the workforce will eventually be working virtually. In order to ensure that virtual working is both effective and productive it is essential that business leaders fully understand how to build virtual work environments that foster connected, engaged, and high-performing teams. Although some forward-thinking companies and not-for-profit organizations have made significant investments in technology and virtual collaboration, many others have simply joined the “Zoom culture” without fully appreciating what it takes to operate effectively at a distance on a sustained basis. This book aims to provide business leaders with the knowledge and understanding to ensure that their company fully understands the technical and human needs that will ensure they implement the best and most appropriate practices to ensure efficient and productive working that also caters for and enhances the employees work life balance.

This book, with its deep research basis and compelling insights brings to life with meaningful examples the requirements relating to the changes necessary if virtual innovation is to enhance the companies working practices.