Publication Series 4: Workplace Well-being What if the solution to the growing skills and talent shortage could be found, at least in part, in Finnish and international virtual teams?

This is the fourth part of the publication series.

4. Workplace Well-being

In my experience, employees rarely oppose virtual teams. More often than not, they express satisfaction with the benefits of virtual work and its positive impact on workplace well-being. Many feel that their ability to focus and work efficiently has improved.

Expert work demands significant concentration and quiet surroundings. Frequently, such roles attract individuals with introverted tendencies—people who may feel overwhelmed by excessive social interactions, particularly interruptions. For them, virtual teams provide a work environment that supports their well-being.

While the nature of the work itself affects workplace well-being, overall personal well-being also influences work performance. Take, for example, a daily commute of 1.5 hours each way—amounting to 15 hours per week. That time could otherwise be spent on activities like exercise, family, or personal time. To me, 15 hours is a considerable amount of time lost.

If this topic interests you and you’d like a quick overview, click the link! The recording is only 15 minutes long, though currently available in Finnish only.