Many organizations have had to scramble to implement technologies that enable work-from-home staff to access applications and data. Now that the initial transition is over, organizations should take the time to ensure they have well-defined policies and procedures governing remote work.

People today can get things done from just about anywhere at any time — you could start the day by checking email from a tablet, then update a project proposal from a laptop, and finally use an app such as Yammer or Chatter to communicate with colleagues via a smartphone.