Virtual employees, or employees that work from home via a computer, are an expanding trend.
The number of virtual employees in the UK has grown by 39% over the past two years and by 74% over the past five.
By using virtual employees, costs can be cut while brilliant employees can be used anywhere in the world.
However, managing a remote workforce may result in misunderstandings, less camaraderie, and might take more time than face-to-face interaction.
The marked advantage of virtual employee hiring is the ability to benefit from the output of unsociable employees without involving them in face-to-face interactions.