11 www.virtual-teams.eu feature, although to a lesser extent. In terms of what they are least looking forward to, the majority of participants do not want to commute to work. There is also a group of participants who also do not want to wear a mask or use public transport. The biggest challenge respondents are currently facing whilst working from home are digital well-being (too much time spent on screens and meetings) and physical wellbeing, as well as their physical workplace and work-life balance. The main challenges faced by the virtual team leaders were building trust (e.g., managers worry that workers aren’t completing work), keeping their teams motivated/ engaged and difficulty in fostering collaboration between team members. Participants reported that they felt trusted working from home and they are willing to try new or different tactics to manage teams that work remotely even though the same percentage reports they have the tools and resources to support the remote workers. Skills they would like to receive more information and support are Time management, Psychological Resilience and Ability to maintain work-life balance Digital tools they would like to learn more about Infrastructure and tools necessary for organizations to support teleworking and training, Tools for remote working and time management and Tools available for remote working for managing project work. Both the results of the questionnaire and the focus group follow the same line: - The importance of not assuming that just because of remote work, participants have mastered digital skills and tools. - The importance of not forgetting the emotional well-being of leaders and workers during remote work situations. - The importance of time management and productivity, both for workers, team leaders and HR professionals. 1.3.6. Slovenia According to the Slovenian survey, the new working conditions have created several challenges and changes in the way Team Leaders, HR managers, managers and employee’s work. Team leaders mentioned they have difficulties in coordinating team members, communication and there is not enough time to build relationships, while one of the remaining main issues are technical issues that require communication with competent technicians.
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