What's the reality of a work from home company and their staff? On today's episode, Mark Ritter and Ellen Thorn talk about their experiences managing a work from home staff and the reality of what it is like on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to learn more from Mark and Ellen!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [01:00] Ellen explains her background and current role at MBFS.
- [07:39] What works well when managing remote teams?
- [15:00] Being able to open up the applicant pool as a remote company.
- [22:00] Tips for managing technical needs for your remote team.
- [27:50] How to promote camaraderie, relationship building, and teamwork on remote teams.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Employees tend to love the freedom and flexibility that working from home gives them, in turn making them more productive.
- Instead of having to hire someone who is in commuting distance, jobs can be filled by anyone from anywhere.
- IT can be the most challenging piece to manage for remote teams
RESOURCE LINKS
Mark Ritter Website
BIO:
Ellen Thorn is an executive at MBFS overseeing the loan operations and financial activity of MBFS. Ellen joined MBFS after a career in commercial loan servicing and has been integral to the growth of the organization.
