As a manager or business owner, you want a balance between making sure your employees are productive while also not being too invasive. If you are skeptical of trusting employees to work from home, then here is an article that might ease your concerns.
Project management of your remote teams is vital. We use HIVE Desk at IT Partners as it allows us and the employee to keep track of time, update notes, built-in task manager, and many other features.
Keep in mind that different organizations have different needs. Take a look at the reviews and ratings for different solutions.
Communication is vital, so make sure you have access to a way to keep your employees working together effectively.