Approximately 5.2 percent of workers in the U.S. currently work from home. That works out to be about eight million people, and more folks are joining the work from home workforce each year. There are lots of reasons why people are working remotely instead of from a traditional office building, and there’s plenty of evidence that supports … Read more
A recent survey by Gartner found that 74 percent of Chief Finance Officers (CFOs) intend to move a minimum of 5 percent of their on-site staff members to permanent remote roles after COVID-19. Almost 25 percent of respondents stated that they will shift at least 20 percent to fixed remote roles. In fact, currently, several Chief … Read more
Asking for a raise can feel daunting, especially when you’re a remote worker. However, with the right strategies, you can confidently approach this topic and secure the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the remote work scene, knowing how to present your case is crucial. In this article, we’ll explore … Read more
Finding remote jobs on LinkedIn is easier than you think—if you know where to look! Think of LinkedIn as your treasure map, and remote jobs as the gold (minus the pirates, thankfully). Here’s how to uncover those remote gems: 1. Use the LinkedIn Job Search Filters Head to the Jobs tab and type in your … Read more
Visibility at work—being included, recognized, and valued by networks within your organization—is extremely important for career success. It’s how you get proper credit for your work, get considered for advancement, and build influence in professional circles. It’s equally necessary for teams to thrive and succeed as a unit. Research shows that remote team members who don’t feel … Read more
During the resume-building process, many job seekers struggle to identify the right hard and soft skills to include in their application. Although each organization will have unique needs and desired skill sets, it’s often advantageous to balance your technical expertise and leadership capabilities as you craft your bullet points. Hiring managers are drawn to well-rounded … Read more
Working from home has become the new normal for millions of people. Whether you’re on Zoom calls all day, uploading files to the cloud, or juggling multiple tools at once, your internet speed can make or break your workday. This leads to a very common and practical question: is 300 Mbps good for working from … Read more
PRE-COVID TIME It’s 2019. You’re at the office. Sitting at your desk. A notification pops up on your laptop screen, but all you can see is the mess that lies behind it. The cup of coffee that your colleague got you in the morning that’s been lying there for hours, the multiple papers you scribbled … Read more
There’s one key question on the minds of organizations with engineering teams: how to attract and keep top remote development talent. In fact, this is a crucial question for anyone looking to create a successful remote team and enjoy the benefits of remote developers. (If you’re not sure if a remote team is a good idea … Read more
Here’s a small idea that can awaken bigger ones – getting enough sleep is key to working better from home. Of course, when our home space also becomes our workspace, it can be harder to switch off at the end of the day. But as someone who has embraced working remotely since 2008, I can … Read more