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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 →

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 →

Secrets That Make SEO Work Best

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Secrets That Make SEO Work Best by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 13, 2020 For small businesses looking to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, SEO is an affordable strategy to improve online visibility and traffic, yet few use the media, according to a recent study of 500 businesses. Small business is defined as having … Continue reading Secrets That Make SEO Work Best →

Work From Home Benefits: 12 Things You “Get To Do”

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Deb Lee — April 10, 2020 There are several benefits to working from home for both small business owners and their teams. Still, creating a new work routine can take some getting used to. That’s because we humans are creatures of habit and starting new ones — especially when the world seems a bit chaotic … Continue reading Work From Home Benefits: 12 Things You “Get To Do” →

Welcome to the Future of Work

Future of Work

Eric Termuende — April 9, 2020 The future of work was supposed to be something that was always coming but never arrived. Thought leaders and experts would talk about the ‘future of work’ as a concept – nothing more than a device to help us better prepare to leap into the next chapter of our … Continue reading Welcome to the Future of Work →

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 →

Bots Take On Human Behavior, As Google, Facebook Work To Stop Misinformation

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Bots Take On Human Behavior, As Google, Facebook Work To Stop Misinformation by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 3, 2020 Data released this week found that 58.1% of bots identified in February could mimic human behavior, meaning that they can disguise their identity and create fake accounts on social media sites to post propaganda … Continue reading Bots Take On Human Behavior, As Google, Facebook Work To Stop Misinformation →

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] →

6 Tips to Maintain Productivity When Teams Are Forced to Work Remotely

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Micah Lally — April 1, 2020 The world can change on a dime, and all businesses can do is try to adapt as quickly and as effectively as possible. Sometimes, that means making the jump from operating in an official workplace setting to working remotely. Whether it’s because your organization is moving offices or because … Continue reading 6 Tips to Maintain Productivity When Teams Are Forced to Work Remotely →

Out-of-the-Box Work From Home Tips

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Angela Ash — April 1, 2020 Working at home is a great thing once you get used to it, but many people have difficulties adjusting. It’s no wonder, especially if circumstances — such as the present one — are forcing you to switch your office work to work from home. Cheer up! The truth is … Continue reading Out-of-the-Box Work From Home Tips →