The number of "remote-friendly" companies has been steadily increasing in the last few decades with the rising popularity of high-speed internet and quality collaboration software. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number is in fact growing even more, and many...
Remote Working
Remote Working Isn’t Killing Creativity. But What Is?
One of the silver linings of the COVID pandemic has been that many people have had the opportunity to experiment with and experience remote working. Only a few years ago it would have been unimaginable for companies to let so many of their staff work remotely. But now...
What Do Hybrid Working Environments Mean for Digital Nomads?
While the hybrid model is great news for most workers, it carries some complications for full-time digital nomads. What does the rise of the hybrid workplace mean for the digital nomad lifestyle? The Hybrid Work Environment and Challenges for Digital Nomads...
Could Writing Be the Next Big Skill for Remote Workers?
Do you recall a time when a project was delayed due to back-and-forth emails between members? Or better yet, how often does this happen to you, because surely most of us experience it at least once. The worst part of it all? You even pulled all-nighters (for a few...
Remote Working in 2022: 10 Trends to Look After
Do you ever wonder why we work the way we do? Where did the benefit of being able to work remotely come from? In response to the changes in society, so has the working environment, and right now we are seeing some changes that, a while back, were still just trends....
Understanding Health Insurance for Remote Workers
If you have a team of remote workers, then you probably want to consider offering them health insurance. But that’s where things get a little challenging. There are various options for providing your employees with health insurance, but not all of them are suitable...
Do You Follow These Rules When Scheduling Remote Work?
It's no secret that productivity is not a natural ability; rather, it's a series of habits to be established and followed consistently each day. When you work remotely, it can often be challenging to reconcile your expectations with what actually happens. While you...
13 Wellness Ideas and Activities for Your Remote Employees
It’s become increasingly important for organizations to actively enhance and foster wellness in the workplace. And since the rapid transition to remote work has taken effect worldwide, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees are looking for ideas of...
The Ultimate Checklist before Accepting A Job In A Hybrid Workplace
Corporate reopening plans are relying on hybrid work models, where some employees work from the office and others work from home. As part of hybrid work models, remote work can be productive as long as employees' needs and desires are balanced with leadership and a...
Building Collective Intelligence in Remote Teams
Oftentimes managers focus on individual staff members’ skills and abilities to perform their jobs, and overlook the contribution of collective intelligence. Recent research on collective intelligence shows that it’s critical for good collaboration among team members,...