Why Every Remote Leader Should Send a Roadmap Review Email
How is a roadmap review email is a game changer? Whether you are new to remote team leadership or have some experience under your belt, there is a reality you learn very quickly. Leading remotely comes with invisible challenges that many leaders feel but rarely name out loud. In our blog today, we share how […]
How to Rest When Working Virtually or Brick and Mortar
I bet you’ve heard it all before. A good night’s rest. Limiting gadget use. Less processed foods. Exercise. More of the good stuff. And you manage to sneak in one or two. But why do you feel so drained and spent? Why won’t naps do what they should? And, what does this mean when how […]
Collaboration Trends That Shape Today’s Workplace
There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen. If 2020 were a quote, this would be it. This oft-uttered quote by Vladimir Lenin would find its way to the front pages whenever rapid changes take place after a long lull. With this in mind and a distorted year behind us, […]
The Quarantine-Era Manager
The COVID-19 pandemic has reorganized the traditional workplace at breakneck speed. For many, the shift to remote had been abrupt. Organizations across the world (in every sector) sent millions of employees home with a remote work arrangement in a matter of days. Now we face the dilemmas of the quarantine-era manager. There was neither warning […]
Remote Recruitment and Hiring During the Outbreak
No face-to-face interviews. No office tours. No handshakes. Remote recruitment and hiring during the outbreak faces new challenges. If you seek to onboard and hire candidates at this most unusual time, you might have to tweak your strategy a tad. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the hiring and remote recruitment strategy as far as working […]
What Are Some Remote Work Tips for Managers?
There is no “after this”, say commentators, analysts, and medical experts. They are referring to the COVID-19 crisis. Comments like this leave people wondering just what is next? Are there some remote work tips for managers who are skilled in supervision that can be adopted during lock-down? When your city’s lock-down is finally lifted, everyone […]
How to Keep Work Sacred When Working from Home
Working from home takes some grit. Corrine had just finished putting her five-year-old son to bed. The three-day-old pile of clean laundry had been folded and stacked. The daily, week-to-date, and year-to-date reports she had worked on for the past few days had finally been given a green light by all the necessary managers. This […]
Transitioning to Remote Work In A Snap!
“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 leather workers would set up shop right by their doorstep. When the Industrial Revolution arrived, machines and […]
How to Implement Social Distancing Strategies While Running Your Small Business
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. How can business continue if employees and customers have to stay home? Can business continue even […]
How to Integrate Virtual Employees Onto Existing Teams
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 benefits of hiring remote workers far outweigh the challenges, the fact remains that incorporating and managing remote […]
