"[F]ive questions employers should consider when evaluating their virtual work programs: [1] To what extent does the organization's strategy emphasize collaboration and innovation, and what tools does it have to encourage and enhance collaboration for those working virtually? ... [2] Are formal guidelines in place to help managers and employees evaluate whether a virtual work arrangement is appropriate for the role/employee, or are arrangements offered on an ad hoc basis? [3] How does offering a virtual work program impact employee attraction, engagement and retention, especially with high performing employees? What effect would eliminating this policy have? [4] Does the organization have managers who can successfully manage their teams, whether employees are working in or out of the office? [5] Are there tools in place to assess the effectiveness of virtual work, such as performance, engagement, retention, teamwork and cost/savings impact?"  MORE >>