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When I founded Amendola Communications 21 years ago, I realized I could attract and retain top talent from across the country without forcing them to relocate to our Scottsdale, Arizona office. What seemed practical at the time now feels visionary, as remote work has become the post-pandemic norm. Our team loves working from home and appreciates not having to uproot their families to move across country or hop in a car or train to get to the office each day. As many companies push for a return to the office, I remain committed to our fully remote model because it benefits both our team and clients. Remote work allows us to boost productivity without the distractions of a traditional office and maintain high job satisfaction. Our team's ability to collaborate effectively from anywhere, while delivering exceptional client service, proves that success isn’t limited by location. This flexibility is not only central to our culture but also positions us for continued success in today’s evolving work environment. I am so happy that the Supreme Group. which we are now a part of shares our same philosophy and maintains a fully remote workforce around the Globe. When people ask how we make remote work successful, here’s what I tell them: 🖥 Set Clear Expectations: Deadlines drive productivity, and team members must be available during work hours via email, phone, or web meetings to ensure top-notch client service. 📢 Communicate Consistently: While we use phone calls and web conferences, email remains our primary communication tool. Timely responses during regular hours are key. 📅 Share Schedules: Teams publicly share their schedules to ensure availability for client meetings and to block time for focused tasks like writing and editing. 🎇 Hold Company-Wide Meetings: Regular web conferences for updates, best practices, and recognition (including our "kudos" drawing) keep morale high and communication flowing. 👍 Check in Regularly: Formal check-ins every 6 months to cover work progress and feedback, while routine informal check-ins monthly or weekly help maintain connection and support across the team. Whether you're bringing all, some, or none of your team back to the office, I recommend offering a remote work option. Our teams value this perk, and it shows every day in the quality of their work and client service. I #WorkFromHome #WFHLife #PRAgency #HealthcareMarketing #PublicRelations #WorkLifeBalance