Job interviews are nerve-wracking enough, but now that so many companies are working remotely they're happening on a computer screen. That brings additional unease-tech issues, and the awkwardness of figuring out whose turn it is to speak. 36. There's no handshake, no light joke as you wa...
Namecheap is a place to buy your domain (and everything else you need). They have over 2,000 employees spread across 22 countries. Some of their roles require you to be in-office or work remotely from a certain location, but most job openings support remote working. Job benefits include...
Companies are committing to remote work over the long term because they recognize it can make their workforces more productive and happier while cutting down on unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. In our 2020surveyof company leaders and hiring professionals, we found that attitudes toward remote wor...
The next time you’re debating remote work with someone, remember that you’re not just discussing policies and practical concerns—you’re engaging with a lifetime of experiences, predispositions, and deeply held beliefs. By being aware of these underlying factors, you can have more meaningful c...
With a distributed workforce, companies face fewer disruptions. When a disaster affects one office, other employees can work remotely without interruption. Remote work policies establish the infrastructure to enable continued operation with little downtime. This built-in business continuity plan gives comp...
Some things simply become more difficult when you are working remotely. Among them are acculturating new joiners; learning via hands-on coaching and apprenticeship; undertaking ambiguous, complex, and collaborative innovations; and fostering the creative collisions through which new...
What's perhaps most striking, however, is that the Internet may have also made driving more of a hassle than a convenience. Why drive to work when you can work remotely from home; why drive to shopping centers when you can order virtually anything online?
There has been some debate about whether allowing employees to work remotely is beneficial or detrimental when it comes to productivity and the bottom line. As a fully remote company, here at Bitfocus we have a vested interest in diving into this topic. Well, the research is in and it’s ...
Ben: The biggest downside of everything has been that it's revealed a bit of a divide in the haves and have-nots. It's very easy to work remotely if you're a knowledge worker. You have an iPad, a good laptop, reliable Wi-Fi and a space in your house wher...
Diverse Skill Set:Being skilled in using digital communication and collaboration tools is important when working remotely. This can make you more flexible and valuable to employers. Cons: Communication Challenges:Remote work relies heavily on digital communication tools, which may lead to misunderstandings...