Being the new kid on the block is always hard, but being the new kid on the block of a remote team? That can be even more intimidating—especially if you’ve never worked remotely before. So, how do you make a positive impression on your distributed team? Turns out it can be easier than you think. […]
Working with a virtual team has a whole lot of perks—limited overhead from physical space, a culture of flexibility, and the ability to hire top talent regardless of geography, to name a few. But as they say, with great privilege comes great responsibility. In this case, that includes the responsibility of constantly adding and subtracting […]
We’re all familiar with the benefits of working virtually—the flexibility to work where and when you want, the freedom to choose the best work environment for your needs… In most cases, all you need is a strong WiFi connection, and the world is your oyster. It’s a far cry from dingy cubicles and awkward co-worker […]
In a recent study done on the future of the workplace by Dr. Marie Pyybaraud of Global Workplace Solutions, two of the primary hypotheses are “The Smart Workplace 2040 will be radically different and redefined by adaptable, radical working patterns”, and Choice: “Workers will decide where and how they want to work.” Our customer FlexJobs […]
How productive can anyone really be, sprawled on their couch at home, in their pajamas, working on their laptop while so many distractions lurk in the background? As it turns out, pretty darn productive! Contrary to the opinions of some high-profile CEOs (cough, cough…Yahoo), a study done by Stanford University Economics professor Nick Bloom has proven […]
Those of us who work from home regularly know that, in addition to all the perks and flexibility it affords, work life can get a little lonely when all your human interaction flows through an internet connection or phone line. Most of us on the Virtual LIfe Panel work have worked from home at least 80% of the […]
New York City isn’t called the city that never sleeps without reason. And we here at Sococo have a sneaking suspicion that the fuel driving all that big city hustle and bustle might just be the insanely good java brewing in coffee shops throughout the city. Our eyes and ears on the ground in NYC […]
Imagine you worked in an office that was cramped and drab. An office with no clear organization into departments or teams, so that you are forced to wander around searching for anyone you need to talk to. An office without a single nod to comfort or fun in sight – hard chairs, no break room, […]
Brazil isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘lonely.’ And yet, when Roberto Azevedo instituted a new work-from-home policy for the employees at one of his company’s offices in Brazil, that’s exactly how they felt after the novelty had worn off: lonely and out of the loop. Sure, […]
Man is a social animal, and the boundaries of his organization and interaction are limited only by the needs of communication. As modern life continues to evolve along the avenues opened up by the revolutions in communications media, new possibilities for interaction are revealed. Enterprise organization is no less a human social endeavor than any […]
Compared to the countless expenses of maintaining a physical office, Sococo will pay for itself almost instantly.
Even if you only have a handful of distributed workers, Sococo can transform the way your distributed and co-located teams work.
According to a Gallup Poll, businesses and organizations expect over 50% of the total workforce to be working remotely by 2020.
According to a study published in Harvard Business Review, distance can be destructive for distributed teams:
Whether your organization is a small startup or an established enterprise, bringing your team to work in Sococo will boost trust, alignment, and productivity.
No special software to install or update. Just login from your Chrome browser, and you’ve arrived at work.
Bring all of your communication tools into your online office – no need to switch between platforms. You won’t believe how much more productive these tools become in Sococo.
Meet with clients, freelancers, or consultants in your Sococo workspace at no additional cost. Send guests a link to bring them directly into your virtual office for meetings.
All the collaboration functionality you’d expect built directly into your Sococo office but with an added office environment to feel even more connected with your team.
