Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, many people are starting to self-quarantine by staying at home. However, being stuck at home for weeks isn’t easy, and we are seeing people spending long hours in front of their screens. The time that they would have spent catching up with friends, going out for shopping or trying out a new … Read more
One of the biggest challenges of working remotely is you lack the basic structure that being in an office provides. Since you’re not required to be anywhere at a specific time or get to experience the synergy of working alongside coworkers, you have to take an intentional approach to manage your productivity. Time blocking is one … Read more
The growing popularity of online jobs has been an equalizer for people who struggle to land traditional jobs. This includes senior citizens – who had difficulty commuting to and from offices due to their age and health. That said, seniors still have many challenges to overcome in remote work. Factors like unfamiliarity and lack of computer skills for seniors, health conditions, and age-related bias continue to … Read more
Around 44% of UK workers currently operate on some form of remote basis. 16% of those individuals work remotely full-time. In some respects, this is a lingering throwback to the office closures of lockdown days, and there’s no real way of telling whether it’ll stick. Recent moves by companies like Google to bring everyone back … Read more
So, what makes a remote worker truly great? Working from the comfort of your home (or beach) is fun, but working remotely isn’t just about having a flexible schedule. It requires a specific set of skills and personality traits to truly excel. Here are the top 10 qualities that set high-performing remote workers apart and … Read more
Flipping a coin. Throwing a dart at a board. Pulling a slip of paper out of a hat. Sure, they’re all ways to make a choice. But they all hinge on random chance rather than analysis, reflection, and strategy – you know, the things you actually need to make the big, meaty decisions that have major impacts. … Read more
Your stacked calendar is lying to you. Old in-office routines are still putting many new flexible remote workers under the time crunch hammer. It’s time to sever the dead weight and reclaim the hours your old office is still stealing. Flexible remote work handed you back 3 precious hours from your old soul-crushing commute. But … Read more
Starting your first work-from-home job? Sure, it sounds like a dream, and in many ways it can be — as long as you know what you’re doing. For many professionals who sit in an office under fluorescent lights all day, working from home sounds like a dream. You get to ditch the commute and reclaim … Read more
Disclaimer: I love working from home! The benefits of flexibility, no commuting costs, and more family time definitely outweigh the drawbacks for me. However, like anything, there are still drawbacks to remote work such as isolation, distractions, and the tendency to fall out of a healthy routine. I’ve been working remotely for the last four … Read more
Many people around the world find themselves thrust into working from home, whether they ever wanted to or not. Here’s how to not just survive but thrive working from home with pets. First, a little background: I started working full-time from home in 2008. I worked for a DC-based design firm when John began his PhD … Read more