Globalization has led to an upswing in cross-cultural working collaborations, be it between business clients or work colleagues. Additionally, the global labour market now mandates many managers to seek talent across cultures and borders, with some teams only working remotely.

According to global research and advisory firm, Forrester Research, the average organisation could benefit to the tune of £1,200 per user per year by adopting an effective smart working strategy.

It may sound like a bit of a contradiction in terms, but becoming bigger can, in some ways, be damaging for a business.

I work in a distributed company. There are around 35 of us altogether, spread across the UK, Germany, Poland, Belgium, France and Turkey. Far from being a logistical nightmare, it’s actually the most interconnected company I have worked for.