In a distributed environment, we have to trust a great deal in our employees and our processes. An example of this is when a new hire starts. They’re trusted from day one to show up on time and attend their first day of onboarding. We have to trust that the process and tooling are fully ready and ensure they make it into the “virtual office.” In our environment, nobody can see someone locked out of the office or roaming around trying to find their desk. The process has to work.
Source: How to build (and sustain) culture in a remote environment | Inside Design Blog