Three years’ worth of new graduates have entered the workforce entirely remote due to the changing atmosphere of the work world, and more companies than ever are fully remote. Millions of employees have experienced remote work for the first time and don’t plan to go back to brick-and-mortar offices. After Covid hit, it became clear that remote isn’t just a trend; it’s the future.

Although many of the world’s most forward-thinking organizations have adapted to remote, achieving excellence with that format requires more than just a Zoom license and permission to work from home. Remote success requires policies, benefits, leadership, and processes to be effective and inclusive. With or without the existence of Covid, these are transformative shifts that aren’t going away. Remote HR needs and development are now an asset to every company. It’s no longer enough to address remote effectiveness. In order for companies to thrive and grow, effective remote leadership from human resources departments is a mission-critical element of any competitive business.

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