The Pros and Cons of Managing Remote Teams

: In times when the world was plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic, labor relations underwent new transformations. The home-office presented itself, for many companies, as an alternative to maintain their activities. Supported by an emergency legislation, companies suddenly migrated to the remote mode, which given urgency, needed to be reframed so that the individual could perform his tasks, maintaining, however, the formal employment relationship. This article sought to list the advantages and disadvantages of this modality due to the current scenario, from the perspective of the employee, taking into account personal and professional life. The study evaluated the perception of several companies of different sizes and areas of operation. The quantitative methodology included research through semi-structured questionnaires. The study presented information to enhance the advantages and decrease the disadvantages pointed out. The result was a record of the current scenario that can serve as a basis for decision-making and improvement of the remote modality.