{"id":92987,"date":"2026-05-05T10:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=92987"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:05:35","slug":"distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html","title":{"rendered":"Distributed work is here to stay \u2014 how your business can adapt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that the business world and working environments have changed drastically since 2020. With fierce competition in recruiting for skilled labor becoming a critical issue for businesses, having employees in varied locations around the U.S. or even internationally has become an increasingly common solution. It looks like this <strong>distributed work<\/strong> model is here for the long haul, so it\u2019s time to get your business on board.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#What_is_distributed_work\" >What is distributed work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#How_to_adapt_your_small_business_for_distributed_work\" >How to adapt your small business for distributed work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#Get_your_business_security_up_to_date\" >Get your business security up to date<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#1_Avoid_losing_business_documents_with_automatic_saves\" >1. Avoid losing business documents with automatic saves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#2_Maintain_business_security_across_all_user_devices\" >2. Maintain business security across all user devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#3_Adopt_company-wide_security_policies\" >3. Adopt company-wide security policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#4_Ensure_communications_are_secured\" >4. Ensure communications are secured<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#Tap_into_global_talent_pools\" >Tap into global talent pools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#Maintain_quality_communication_between_employees\" >Maintain quality communication between employees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#1_Cultivate_a_healthy_work_environment\" >1. Cultivate a healthy work environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#2_Foster_open_communication\" >2. Foster open communication<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/distributed-work-is-here-to-stay-how-your-business-can-adapt.html\/#Distributed_work_is_the_%E2%80%98new_normal\" >Distributed work is the \u2018new normal\u2019<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_distributed_work\"><\/span>What is distributed work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distributed work is defined as a business that has one or more employees who work in different physical locations. This can range from having different in-person office locations, remote work or a blend of the two \u2014 often termed \u201chybrid work.\u201d Large companies having a distributed workforce is nothing new, as having multiple locations allows companies to meet more of their customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p>The difference now, though, is the massive increase in remote work triggered in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, ramped-up competition for skilled workers, and how those factors have combined to impact smaller businesses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">If you\u2019re struggling to keep up with today\u2019s workforce demands, take heart. Distributed work can provide some solutions.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Millennial and Gen Z workers <a href=\"https:\/\/partners.lifesize.com\/English\/\" link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">strongly prefer<\/a> flexible working environments and a distributed work policy fits into that preference nicely. Additionally, distributed work structures have the benefits of increased access to international talent, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/scott-mautz\/a-2-year-stanford-study-shows-astonishing-productivity-boost-of-working-from-home.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">more productive employees<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.lse.ac.uk\/businessreview\/2022\/02\/01\/economists-discuss-the-impact-of-working-from-home-on-productivity-job-satisfaction-and-womens-career-progression\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">higher job satisfaction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_adapt_your_small_business_for_distributed_work\"><\/span>How to adapt your small business for distributed work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making the leap to a distributed workforce can feel daunting, but it doesn\u2019t need to be. Software solutions tailored specifically for supporting a distributed work environment can help ease the transition and make your business run efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019re going to take a look at important adaptations needed to bring your small business up to speed for distributed work and how to accomplish them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get your business security up to date.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap into global talent pools.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain quality communication between employees.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at each point below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_business_security_up_to_date\"><\/span>Get your business security up to date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When remote work exploded in early 2020 due to COVID-19 office closures, it <a href=\"https:\/\/krebsonsecurity.com\/2020\/07\/business-id-theft-soars-amid-covid-closures\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">quickly became obvious<\/a> that improvements to business security protocols were necessary. Now with many businesses planning how their company will operate going forward, security continues to be a crucial consideration.<\/p>\n<p>What are some security considerations important for businesses with distributed work environments? Here are a handful of important security features you\u2019ll want to think about:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avoid_losing_business_documents_with_automatic_saves\"><\/span>1. Avoid losing business documents with automatic saves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The stress from losing hard work or entire documents altogether is something most people have dealt with at some point. Having to backtrack and redo lost work is tedious and unproductive.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to avoid that ordeal? Automated saves.<\/p>\n<p>With Microsoft 365, your Office documents are <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/what-is-autosave-6d6bd723-ebfd-4e40-b5f6-ae6e8088f7a5\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">automatically saved<\/a> for you. Whether it\u2019s a document in the company Sharepoint or in your own OneDrive account, your hard work won\u2019t go to waste.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Sharepoint allows your company to collaborate on documentation without having to worry about whether the current document is the correct version. An average of <a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/cloud-file-document-management-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">83% of the current workforce<\/a> loses time daily due to document versioning issues. Microsoft 365 makes it easy to avoid lost time and frustration, with the added benefit of simplifying collaboration.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Maintain_business_security_across_all_user_devices\"><\/span>2. Maintain business security across all user devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/cloud-file-document-management-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">68% of organizations<\/a> reported being hit by a public cloud security incident when polled in 2020. Attacks like these can cripple your business\u2019 productivity and lower public perception of your company as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/should-i-save-files-to-onedrive-or-sharepoint-d18d21a0-1f9f-4f6c-ac45-d52afa0a4a2e\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Sharepoint and OneDrive<\/a> offer multiple layers of security to keep your business documentation safe on the cloud servers themselves, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Virus scanning for documents<\/li>\n<li>Suspicious activity monitoring<\/li>\n<li>Password protected sharing links<\/li>\n<li>Real-time security monitoring with dedicated intrusion specialists<\/li>\n<li>Ransomware detection and recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these built-in protections, you can keep your company safe no matter where your company\u2019s distributed work happens.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adopt_company-wide_security_policies\"><\/span>3. Adopt company-wide security policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Effective company security policies protect your organization\u2019s data by clearly outlining employee responsibilities with regard to what information needs to be safeguarded and why.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">Having clear guidelines set ensures that both your company information and your employees are safe from security threats.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Items to include in your security policy might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remote work policies<\/li>\n<li>Password update policies<\/li>\n<li>Data retention policies<\/li>\n<li>Employee training guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Disaster recovery policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This list obviously isn\u2019t exhaustive, so we\u2019d recommend using a security risk assessment tool to pinpoint specific areas your business should address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Social engineering and phishing are major security threats for businesses of all sizes. To avoid becoming a target, your company must implement strong security practices for your users. For example, using a secure <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/account-billing\/how-to-use-two-step-verification-with-your-microsoft-account-c7910146-672f-01e9-50a0-93b4585e7eb4\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">two-factor authentication setup<\/a> can help prevent unauthorized users from accessing company documents.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ensure_communications_are_secured\"><\/span>4. Ensure communications are secured<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Having a distributed work environment tends to mean that most (if not all) communications occur digitally. As such, keeping digital communications secure should be a top consideration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">Using Microsoft 365, you can ensure that your communication remains <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/compliance\/encryption?view=o365-worldwide\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">encrypted<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If video calls are a major part of your business needs, Microsoft Teams offers <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoftteams\/security-compliance-overview\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">robust encryption<\/a> for your calls. Additionally, email through Microsoft 365 offers top-tier<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/office-365-security\/anti-phishing-protection?view=o365-worldwide\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\"> anti-phishing protection<\/a> for your business.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about available tools for secure business communication, refer to the Microsoft documentation <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/compliance\/communication-compliance?view=o365-worldwide\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tap_into_global_talent_pools\"><\/span>Tap into global talent pools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>The pandemic triggered a drastic reshuffling of how workers view their jobs, leading to what has been dubbed the Great Resignation. In the United States, more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/\" link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">11 million jobs<\/a> were sitting unfilled as of January 2022. With jobless claims <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/economy\/articles\/2022-03-24\/jobless-claims-fell-sharply-last-week-to-187-000\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">on the decline<\/a>, the domestic labor pool is small and competitive.<\/p>\n<p>It can be easy to feel overwhelmed as a small company attempting to attract talent in the current labor market. You\u2019ll want to ensure that you\u2019re offering competitive wages and benefits, but it can be difficult to go toe-to-toe with large corporations.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is another instance where distributed work can help. One solution? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbeshumanresourcescouncil\/2021\/07\/28\/how-the-us-worker-shortage-could-boost-international-hiring\/?sh=6676a1cb213c\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">International talent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> The distributed work model makes employing remote workers worldwide more seamless than ever before. <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A few considerations here to keep in mind, though.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll need to apply for certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to hire outside the country.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of additional taxes that might result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/hiring\/foreign\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">official documentation<\/a> for this process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The same standards do not apply to international contractors, but there are special considerations for contractors as well. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/jiahkimlaw.com\/business\/ultimate-guide-hiring-foreign-independent-contractor\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">this guide <\/a>for more details.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_quality_communication_between_employees\"><\/span>Maintain quality communication between employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Successful businesses rely on open communication for everything from keeping employees up to date on company information to maintaining morale. Let\u2019s go over a few ways to implement quality communication in a distributed work environment.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cultivate_a_healthy_work_environment\"><\/span>1. Cultivate a healthy work environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Company culture can feel like an afterthought when your teams work separately from each other. However, cultivating a strong company culture is vital, especially for distributed work environments.<\/p>\n<p>The first step here is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancemoney.com\/\" link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">clearly define the company culture<\/a> that you want. By setting the company standards early, your employees will be able to benefit from a solid starting point.<\/p>\n<p>Second, reinforce the culture that you\u2019d like to create. Setting goals, establishing performance metrics, fostering accountability, building trust with employees, and being open to feedback from workers all help reinforce a healthy company culture.<\/p>\n<p>And third, it\u2019s important to prioritize the mental and physical health of your employees. Encourage vacation time, allow for flexible working arrangements, and make mental health support a priority.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Foster_open_communication\"><\/span>2. Foster open communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Digital communication is key for distributed work environments, so keeping open and transparent channels for communication is imperative.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/email\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Email<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-teams\/teams-for-work\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">chat tools<\/a> are communication fundamentals, but fostering communication itself can feel a bit daunting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few suggestions on building healthy communication for your distributed work teams:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make empathy a priority.<\/li>\n<li>Greet employees every day.<\/li>\n<li>Create a virtual water cooler to encourage socialization.<\/li>\n<li>Announce company updates directly.<\/li>\n<li>Give recognition and feedback regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By encouraging clear, focused \u2014 but also fun \u2014 communication, your teams will grow to trust each other and interteam collaboration can flourish.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distributed_work_is_the_%E2%80%98new_normal\"><\/span>Distributed work is the \u2018new normal\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Building your business toward a distributed work model is a solid investment in growing your company in the future. Tools like Microsoft 365 offer an all-in-one solution to take the pain out of transitioning your business, so take charge of your business\u2019 future today.<\/p>\n<p>The post Distributed work is here to stay \u2014 how your business can adapt appeared first on <a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">GoDaddy Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Go Daddy Garage<\/p>\n<p id=\"kc_opp\"><small>Republished by  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogtrafficexchange.com\/\">Blog Post Promoter<\/a><\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that the business world and working environments have changed drastically since 2020. 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