“Remote work” and “work from home” have become bigger buzzwords since the COVID-19 pandemic. But remote work isn’t a new concept. Before the Industrial Revolution, everyone worked from the comforts of their houses. Skilled potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, and...
As the coronavirus continues its global spread, doctors and countries alike have recommended social distancing strategies. They also recommend quarantine and discourage people from spending too much time in crowds. Yet this poses a unique challenge to many businesses....
Today, remote workers represent a significant amount of the workforce. As companies increasingly realize the various benefits and advantages of hiring remote workers, they are steadily looking for ways to integrate virtual employees onto existing teams. Although the...
From an employee’s perspective, the benefits of remote work are many. The convenience of working from home. Avoiding time-consuming commutes. Schedule flexibility. More time with the family. These are just a few good benefits. On the flip side of the coin, businesses...
The ability to telecommute to work may not be feasible for all industries or workplaces. However, more and more workers are looking for the opportunity. According to Gallup research, 51 percent of employees say that they would leave their current positions for a job...
Many employees in today’s workforce are looking for, and expecting, more flexibility in when and where they complete their work. This leads more organizations to offer opportunities to remote workers. According to a new study from IDG, more businesses are renewing...
