This ability adds value to the company by having diverse talents and expertise. By hiring around the world employers are able to bring employees closer to customers. By working on a virtual team, members are able to hold looser work schedules. Having flexible schedules allows employees to work when they are most productive, whether that be early in the morning or late in the evening. Since many virtual teams are global, this allows team members to work around the clock.
Many teams work together for just a week or two.
There is a high staff turnover because many companies outsource and companies do not have to pay any relocation fees for acquiring virtual team members. Most virtual teams have a shared database that members can access to review information, add information, or make suggestions. Having a shared database leads to a more productive team. Newcomers to a team are quickly brought up to speed because they are able to review database materials. Shy people tend to perform well in virtual teams.