Across industries, technology has changed how we do business and approach work. With instantaneous connectivity, businesses have expanded markets, improved productivity, and increased revenues. The most successful businesses are the ones that strive to be first, the fastest, and the best. Meanwhile, businesses that are slow to adapt are at a competitive disadvantage. If businesses are not taking advantage of the latest technology, they will face an operational decline.

As law firms modernize to remain competitive, firm leaders are now embracing the convenience technology offers in how they conduct their business and approach their work. As more law firms adopt virtual work models, which may include fully remote and/or hybrid work environments, many firms are encountering challenges to collaboration that has not been experienced in the past. Notably, one of the most common challenges firms face is maintaining successful teamwork between people who work in-office/in-person and those who work virtually. As challenges like this arise, firm leaders raise questions about their long-term commitment to virtual working arrangements.

“Firms that have chosen virtual work environments and offer remote/hybrid work have gained a competitive advantage. A virtual work model positions the firm to conduct essential business functions in a way aligned with the modernized world, thus increasing business stability for future operations. Virtual work models are also a great way to attract new talent and reduce overhead costs, not to mention the environmental pluses. The benefits of having a virtual office space are well worth the effort of learning how to optimize it.”

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