{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbc7a71ba-3109-4b0b-80b3-c1cde35e8c32","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"WFH Companies: Good, Great, or Awesome?\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/bc7a71ba-3109-4b0b-80b3-c1cde35e8c32\"></iframe>","title":"WFH Companies: Good, Great, or Awesome?","description":"What's the reality of a work from home company and their staff? On today's episode, Mark Ritter and Ellen Thorn talk about their experiences managing a work from home staff and the reality of what it is like on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to learn more from Mark and Ellen! IN THIS EPISODE:* [01:00] Ellen explains her background and current role at MBFS. * [07:39] What works well when managing remote teams? * [15:00] Being able to open up the applicant pool as a remote company. * [22:00] Tips for managing technical needs for your remote team. * [27:50] How to promote camaraderie, relationship building, and teamwork on remote teams.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Employees tend to love the freedom and flexibility that working from home gives them, in turn making them more productive. * Instead of having to hire someone who is in commuting distance, jobs can be filled by anyone from anywhere.* IT can be the most challenging piece to manage for remote teamsRESOURCE LINKSMark Ritter Website (https://markritter.com/)BIO:  Ellen Thorn is an executive at MBFS overseeing the loan operations and financial activity of MBFS. Ellen joined MBFS after a career in commercial loan servicing and has been integral to the growth of the organization.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e649d60c-2b56-475c-87e8-f9ff8919f162/1463619-778995.jpg"}