Managing a remote workplace can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can create an environment that fosters productivity and engagement. By focusing on key methods, you can strengthen communication, improve collaboration and support your team’s well being in a remote work setting. These are practices to help your remote workplace run smoothly and be successful. … Read more
First of all, it is absolutely fine to feel lazy! If you for some reason, have held this feeling against yourself, shun it away right now. It is not you but the circumstances that the pandemic is putting you through. But what you should be doing is thinking and acting upon how you can overcome … Read more
For people who work at home, those pesky people who live in your house can be a major distraction. Here’s how to deal with the noise and still get work done. 1. Music If you can find some music that will allow you to block out the more random noise in the background, use it. … Read more
When BenQ reached out to us to trial their new laptop lightbar for remote and nomadic workers we were definitely excited to see what it had to offer. What is it, I hear you ask. The lightbar is effectively a portable lamp that easily fits onto the top of your laptop to be your perfect lighting … Read more
Solid communication between yourself and your team is a crucial key to success when it comes to maintaining a business that thrives. When you manage a remote team, communication becomes even more important and can be tricky to improve. There’s no water cooler to meet up at so you can casually ask how the latest … Read more
While some companies have embraced the remote working environment brought on by the pandemic, others are urging their employees to come back to their offices again. But how does this impact employee happiness? Many employees have enjoyed the perks of being able to work from home such as no commutes, lunch breaks with partners and … 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
Working remotely comes with its unique set of advantages…and challenges. From managing Zoom fatigue, to nurturing company culture, to keeping your productivity up–remote work can be quite a handful, especially if your transition was abrupt. If you’re feeling like you and remote work were just not meant to be, you might be unknowingly committing these … Read more
Onsite workers may jest that remote folks have an unfair advantage when it comes to being on time and the ability to maintain punctuality. Sure, life is quite a bit easier without a commute. There are no delays due to traffic or inclement weather, and pretty much no excuse for a later starting time aside … 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