Category Archives: Remote Work Environment

SMBs increased exposure from remote work requires a different data security approach

Privacy settings may not be aligned with the usual office devices at-home so hardware and internet providers should be providing updated security strategies. Bill Dinan on April 16, 2020 With the recent stories about Zoom and WebEx calls being compromised by hackers and workers’ heavier reliance on online tools to perform work remotely, privacy and … Continue reading SMBs increased exposure from remote work requires a different data security approach →

Expert Tips for Managers on Managing Remote Teams Successfully

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Akshaya Srikanth — April 16, 2020 Managing a team remotely comes with its own set of pros and cons. If you’re managing a remote team for the first time, it’s easy to focus on the cons rather than the pros. You’re probably having a tough time staying on top of what everyone on your team … Continue reading Expert Tips for Managers on Managing Remote Teams Successfully →

The Case for Keeping Remote Work Policies After COVID-19

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Laura Spawn — April 13, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new wave of U.S. remote work policies for employers who otherwise may not have considered them. Urged by recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and directives from state and local governments, some businesses have implemented emergency telework plans to honor social … Continue reading The Case for Keeping Remote Work Policies After COVID-19 →

Tips on Managing Your Workforce Remotely

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Susan Friesen — April 12, 2020 So many people are now working from home (WFH) 100% of the time. Hopefully if this is the case for you, you can maintain productivity and stay positive during the COVID-19 pandemic. While a lot of us are used to living the entrepreneur life from a home office, it’s … Continue reading Tips on Managing Your Workforce Remotely →

3 Effective Ways Leaders Can Manage and Motivate a Remote Team

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Paul Keijzer — April 6, 2020 As the coronavirus outbreak progresses and fans new fears of worldwide recession, businesses around the globe are shutting their doors, encouraging their employees to work from home. It is not surprising that companies have restructured workplaces at a breakneck speed, with the emphasis on remote work. Tech giants such … Continue reading 3 Effective Ways Leaders Can Manage and Motivate a Remote Team →

How to Manage the Transition to Remote Work Effectively

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Alice Corner — April 5, 2020 Free-Photos / Pixabay Normally when you choose to switch to a fully remote workforce it’s a well thought out and planned decision. But over the past few weeks offices, schools, and entire companies have been forced to close at short notice. Managing the transition from any in person to … Continue reading How to Manage the Transition to Remote Work Effectively →

Working Remotely? This Will Hit You Next!

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Dominik Maximini — April 3, 2020 The Current Situation Many people around the globe are working from home right now, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This happened all of a sudden and overnight. Despite the rapidness of the change, moving to remote worked surprisingly well for many teams, because they were used to some degree … Continue reading Working Remotely? This Will Hit You Next! →

4 Tips From a Manager of Remote Workers

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Jody Glidden — April 3, 2020 Between 2005 and 2017, there was a 159% growth in remote work across the United States. Today, about 4.7 million US workers spend at least some of their workweek working remotely — a number that’s rising daily in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak (novel coronavirus 2019). If you’ve … Continue reading 4 Tips From a Manager of Remote Workers →

How To Make Remote Working Work [Infographic]

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Brian Wallace — April 2, 2020 With the wild spread of COVID-19, governments around the world are closing stores and discouraging going to public places and offices. This is leaving millions switching to work at home. Even before the epidemic, many were moving to remote work for a number of reasons. Employers say that a … Continue reading How To Make Remote Working Work [Infographic] →

How to Adjust to Working Remotely So You Remain Productive

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Jody Glidden — March 27, 2020 For many professionals in office settings, the day is relatively structured. You commute to work, either walking, by public transit, or in your car, and you might grab a coffee on the way. Once you’re there, you have your “good morning!” round before settling into your workspace and firing … Continue reading How to Adjust to Working Remotely So You Remain Productive →