Slowly across Canberra offices are starting to empty as more and more staff are working from home. Many government team leaders have had experience in managing staff working in different offices or working remotely. Very few will be used to having their whole team out of the office, for weeks or months on end.
Remote connection as a team leader
March 23, 2020
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