A few years back, I was sitting across from a colleague at an off-site team meeting, an important ritual for a fully remote company. The debate began: Which was better? Working from home, or working from anywhere? I shared my penchant for afternoon work sessions at a newly discovered cafe, and my colleague boasted about […]
Remote Work
Why Are Remote Workers Turning to Digital Nomadism?
Only a couple of years back remote work was considered shady by many traditional employees. The fact that today it is a norm (or, at least, part of the norm with hybrid work models) speaks volumes about the rapid changes taking place in the business environment. What’s more, people who originally used to rely on […]
How to Maintain Employee Satisfaction With Remote Work
The most important asset any business has at its disposal is its employees. Without our employees, the whole operation would fall apart; they are the lynchpin, the cornerstone of work; without them, your business would just be an idea with no one to see it come to life. Photo by Alexandra Koch on Pixabay Hence […]
7 Tips for Being a Successful Remote Team Leader
Supervisors not used to remote work discovered during the pandemic that managing remote teams requires an entirely different approach. This is neither good news nor bad news — it just is. For one thing, the supervising thing may be difficult for managers used to popping in often and keeping an eye on the workflow. Remote […]
8 Essential Tips For Remote Team Management in 2022
There have been increased difficulties for managers trying to keep their teams productive and pleased as more work is done remotely these past few years. However, if given the correct tools and resources, managing remote workers successfully may be less difficult, tremendously gratifying, and result in a happy workforce for all. To make things easier […]
5 Top Traits to Look for in Remote Workers
When you need to hire a remote worker, it can be tough to determine which criteria will help you choose the right candidate. The same principles used to hire in-person workers simply don’t apply to remote workers. There are certain soft skills that remote workers need to be successful and support a company’s productivity. In […]
7 Team-Building Ideas for Remote Workers
If you’ve embraced the many advantages of running a remote team, you probably realize team building can be a challenge. Those who choose to work remotely often enjoy the solitude and prefer to not be bothered with meetings. However, the freelancer or work-from-home life can also be quite lonely at times. When everyone works together […]
7 Best Ways to Engage Employees In A Hybrid Setup
Remote work is getting more popular each day as it could help employees lessen their efforts in braving the commute, allowing them to save time and money. However, some companies would still prefer having a physical office; thus, the birth of a hybrid work setting. A hybrid work setting is a combination of work from […]
Key Lessons Learned From 2 Years Managing Remote Software Development Teams
When most people think of small businesses, they think of local shopping and dining destinations or the occasional small professional services firm. But not many people think of software developers. Despite that, the reality is that 99% of software and IT firms in the US are, in fact, small businesses. And as those companies now […]
How to Minimize Distractions while Working from Home
Working from home has become a new norm in the world of Covid 19. For most of us, this calls for a drastic change in the way that we do things. Working from home has its benefits, not least of which is that you can do so in your pajamas. However, there are some drawbacks. […]
