Business Week has done a good job over the years of following trends in the virtual workplace. When one of our early books came out (maybe The TeamNet Factor) we got an audience with then (a bit more than cub) reporter John Byrne, now waaaay more than cub, i.e. he's editor of the mag.
Now Businessweek.com has a whole section on "Managing the Virtual Workforce," with these topics, one of which has quotes from none other than your favorite blogger, being me (see this one, a very good piece by Rebecca Reisner, who profiles Smart Balance, a company that seems to have not only conquered the fight against body fat but the same against corporate fat:
Is There a Virtual Worker Personality?
It turns out it's the gregarious types who thrive in virtual work set-ups, since they connect nonetheless. It's the shy types who feel isolated
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Managing Virtually: First, Get Dressed
An Ernst & Young executive who has been managing teams virtually for a decade shares her tips and caveats
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A Smart Balance of Staff and Contractors
How the fast-growing food company integrates its small permanent staff with a sizable contractor workforce
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How to Create E-Mails That Generate Action
When face-to-face communication isn't an option, it's critical that your e-mails get read and are the impetus for getting things done
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Video: Managing in a Wired World
Technology has made it possible for teams across the globe to collaborate, but it's still critical to make communication as human and authentic as possible, advises Lorenca Rosal
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Slide Show: Top 10 Tips for Sending E-Mail
How to write e-mails that grab attention and motivate people to respond and take action
