Best practices for managing distributed data annotation teams across time zones and locations.
Communication for Remote Annotators
- Daily async standups in Slack or Teams with annotation stats
- Weekly video calls for calibration and edge case discussions
- Document all decisions in shared labeling guidelines
- Create a FAQ channel for quick questions
Tools for Remote Annotation Teams
- TigerLabel - Centralized annotation platform with built-in communication
- Loom - Async video for training and guideline updates
- Notion/Confluence - Documentation and knowledge base
- Slack/Teams - Real-time communication and escalations
Quality Control for Remote Teams
Remote annotators require more structured quality oversight. Implement automated quality checks and regular sampling to maintain standards.