I can’t state this enough so I’ll have to stress this out. Having a team of online contractors working for you is so much different than having office staff. You see, if you slack off when it comes to managing and communication, the efficiency of your workforce can be badly affected. And in turn, this could hurt your business.

So, to maximize the efficiency of your employees, you need to have a definite plan for project management and communication.

Okay, when it comes to project management, you need to create or adopt a system that enables you to easily follow up on the progress of any project that you and your online contractors are undertaking. A good idea is finding a management tool where you and your employees can create, update, and check on the schedule and progress of projects. This way, you’re able to ensure that you are always on top of things.

Now, let’s talk about communication. When you have a team of online contractors working away from each other, you need to be in a constant communication with one another. This is so that when there’s something needed to be clarified regarding the project, you or anyone from the workforce with the authority on the issue can provide the answers and the project can then go on smoothly. There is a lot of messenger software available that you could choose from. Just look for the most reliable.

Having a good control over these two aspects of online work pretty much ensure a smooth sailing virtual workplace.