The virtual workforce is growing fast, and bringing many benefits to companies. According to Chris Ducker, an expert on virtual staffing and author of the book, Virtual Freedom, a typical business saves $11,000 a year for each virtual worker they hire. Beyond that, the ability to hire the best people you can find, regardless of whether they work from your office, can produce immeasurable benefitsBut while that’s all well and good, managing virtual employees brings challenges that you just don’t have in a standard office environment. The good news is that these challenges can be conquered with just a bit of effort on your part. Here are 5 tips for managing your virtual employees more effectively than you ever thought possible.