From increased productivity to workers facing fewer distractions, the benefits of remote work are well-documented; it's no secret why remote work is an attractive option for both businesses and employees.

But you can’t just send your employees home with a laptop and a monitor and hope for the best. A remote team’s ability to be effective actually comes down to a combination of planning, leadership, and the right tools.

But what does a successful remote workforce actually look like? 

Unless you know what productive remote teams look like, it’s impossible to empower your own team to succeed.

So we’ve gathered examples from nine teams that are doing remote work right.

You can find more info about these great remote work pioneers we mentioned here:

Toptal

Zapier

Groove

Lessonly

Mural

Buffer

Basecamp

Hotjar

Alley