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The growing trend toward a mobile workforce presents some management issues for employers. A major issue is how to develop and maintain social relationships with workers scattered among different locations. Communications must be structured so as to fit the limits imposed by the electronic network of handheld devices that the mobile workforce uses to stay connected with the world. Its essential for management to share company news and anecdotes with remote workers so they feel a part of the team regardless of location. Employers must listen to their mobile workforce, let them know that their input is important to the team, understand their unique needs and trust them to do their job well even when they cannot look over their employees shoulders every day.