Advantages Disadvantages
Reduces travel time and cost Sometimes requires complex technological
applications
Enables the recruitment of talented
employees
Lack of knowledge among employees
about virtual teams and subsequent, there is the need for
HRD interventions
Promotes different areas Lack of knowledge among some senior mature
managers concerning advanced technological
applications generally
Builds diverse teams Not an option for every type of employee because
of an employee’s psychological make-up and
other predispositions
Assists in promoting proactive
employment practices for
disadvantaged individuals and groups
Nor an option for every company because of the
operational environment
Reduces discrimination