Managing a Satellite Staff

This article was written by David G. Javitch, Ph.D. of Entrepreneur.com

Mergers and acquisitions, plus flexible time and multiple work sites, have created the need for alternative work situations -- and in many cases, this means offsite teams. In the electronic age, employees at different sites can be connected by email, fax, telephone and Web conferencing.

Whether your employees are working at a different plant, factory, office building or simply from home, addressing the issue of satellite staffs is vital to your business' success.

What type of employee is best suited for off-site work? ...