Working remotely can have some huge benefits for both employees and their managers. Setting up shop at home has been proven to improve staff satisfaction by creating more flexibility. The hassle of commuting is removed, and people are less likely to leave early for personal reasons because they're able to work right up until the end of the day without leaving the house.

"More and more entrepreneurs are working remotely," wrote Fortune contributor Jacqueline Whitmore. "They may have an 'office' at home, in a co-working space or even at the nearest coffee shop. Fortunately, technology has allowed everyone - even entrepreneurs who commute to a traditional office every day - to benefit from the flexibility of working from home when it's needed or preferred."

But there is a misconception among some professionals that working from home is like living on Easy Street. No bosses, no co-workers and - therefore - no responsibility. Some treat remote connectivity as a permanent vacation. Others, however, may simply be unaware of how to treat the work day when they technically never have to get out of their pajamas.

Working from home is a powerful way to keep employees moving and happy, but only if there are clear guidelines and expectations in place. Here are five tips that can help the remote workforce to get the most out of the opportunity presented to them: