Many digital nomads choose to work for themselves as one of the best ways to achieve the required flexibility to work and travel the world at the same time. Their enterprises often start as small one-man-ventures with one person juggling all the different tasks that...
We recently published an article on the many major companies that have introduced return-to-work policies to try and force teams back into the office following the remote work revolution instigated by the pandemic. An increasing number of companies are trying to force...
It is a challenging time to find a great job, especially if you want to work remotely or competitively apply for hybrid positions. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests job seekers apply for between 21 and 80 jobs to land an offer. That number may be...
Amazon is making headlines for recalling many employees to the office five days a week claiming that it will increase efficiency and improve work culture. They have specifically stated that they want to return to how things were pre-COVID, with working in the office...
We were excited recently when we saw that Shift was hiring a Chief Nomad Officer. Applications for the role are now closed, but they invited people to apply to receive a US$10,000 stipend to travel for 30 days, connecting with other digital nomads and documenting...
For many, it is the dream to use their skills and expertise to make a very good salary without ever setting foot in a fixed office. Whether that means working for your family home to be closer to loved ones or working from your favorite beach, it doesn’t matter, the...
There are many reasons why people look for remote jobs. Maybe they can’t stand the commute, prefer the productivity of the home office, or want more flexibility to balance work and life commitments. But what this all means is that competition for remote jobs is higher...
Remote employees are one of the biggest concerns for companies in relation to cybersecurity. Companies spent years developing their server hubs, firewalls, automatic backups, and other security protocols to keep data safe. But with more employees working remotely,...
Study after study has found that remote work improves the happiness and productivity of remote workers, but what about those left behind? According to recent statistics, 22% of US workers work fully remotely, and 17% work hybrid. While they might be happier, what...
During the pandemic, Zoom became a byword for online meetings as enforced remote working meant that this was the only way to connect with colleagues “face to face”. After the end of the pandemic, many businesses decided to continue to allow remote working to an...
