Virtual teams are increasingly common nowadays, as organisations and individuals can work from practically anywhere in many fields of business. While this has many advantages, such as the possibility of doing business 24 hours a day or expanding to new markets, virtual teams should be managed well in order to make use of the various advantages they entail.

Due to the nature of the virtual team, they tend to be composed of people that come from various backgrounds. Building the team spirit and a sense of inclusion takes effort not only because the team members do not meet physically but also because they are surrounded by some other culture that that of a specific team, company or country. Constant, positive communication among the team members can help create a sense of community even if people are far apart. The employer and supervisor can facilitate this a lot in different ways, such as team building activities, common rules and processes, clear structures, etc.