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Office Not Required—Why Remote Work Is Here To Stay
Remote work is good for companies, employees, and the environment.
I paid $160 to work from a 4-star luxury hotel in LA for the day, and the free coffee and rooftop pool made me feel surprisingly productive
Los Angeles - the home of movie stars, sunshine, and overpriced juice - has a hidden secret: a luxury hotel with a great remote work program.
10 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working Remotely
In this guest post from Ralf Quellmalz of Topic Insights, readers can learn about ways to increase their productivity while working remotely.
Back to the office: Work from home vs. corporate reality
Look, I’m old and jaded. But whenever I hear about economic "revolutions" — "it's different this time" — my skepticism antenna pops up.
How Can Remote Workers Best Manage Work-Home Conflict?
What are the secrets to maintaining a productive home office? Run a white-noise machine to mask household clatter, make sure your noisy neighbors know your work schedule, and resist the temptation to check work-related technology
Council Post: Working From Home: Seven Secrets To Supercharge Your Remote Team
Working from home (WFH) is not a new concept, but it is one that is constantly on the minds of CEOs and team leads in 2020 and 2021. The coronavirus crisis necessitated that WFH, for the short-term at least, became the norm.
Digital nomad: How to work and travel while beating deadlines from the road
Globetrotting and telecommuting present a few logistical challenges. These six tips will help you sate that wanderlust thirst and stay ahead of projects as you Zoom from the open road.
What the rise of digital nomads can tell us about the next wave of remote working
If one thing is clear about remote work, it's this: Many people prefer it and don't want their bosses to take it away.
Remote-working trend for Honolulu employees is here to stay - one year later
Is work-from-home here to stay?
Does the way we work remotely need to change?
Over a year on from the global shift in work and lifestyle caused by the pandemic, we are all still working from home. Those first few weeks, no one expected it to last this long, with many a story of people worrying for their withering office plants and lunchboxes left in their...
How to up your remote working game for 2021
Most of us have been working from home for at least a year by now. Are you loving it, or is it getting you down? If the latter applies, it's time to make some changes. And even if it's the former, there...
New UAE remote work visa scheme announced
Sheikh Mohammed announces new residency permit.
How employees and managers in Boulder-area companies are navigating work from home
Companies and employees have had to deal not only with the logistical challenges of working remotely, but also the difficulty of maintaining office camaraderie when no one interacts with each other…
What Is a Sick Day When You’re Working From Home?
The pandemic has heated up a debate about what employees should do if they don’t feel well, and if companies need to rethink the whole idea of sick days.
Why DC leads for remote jobs (and how to land one)
When compared with states, D.C. ranks first for remote jobs, and third overall when weighed for remote jobs, expected remote work growth and broadband access.
Cheap living and great WiFi: Digital nomads are flocking to Georgia
A must-see bucket list country pre-pandemic, Georgia is the latest destination to tempt digital nomads to stay.
Navigating the different models for the future of a global return to work
A move to global, distributed teams has created an opportunity for a fresh wave of software-as-a-service startups to simplify the challenges.
9 things I learned in my first 6 months RVing full-time - The Points Guy
Almost four years ago, my husband JT and I gave up our apartment and sold or donated almost everything we owned. Then, we hit the road as global digital
Remote Work May Benefit People With Autism
Workplaces can be difficult to navigate for some people on the autism spectrum.
These cities could become the biggest winners and losers as more Americans shift to remote work
The 5 metro areas that could gain the most and five that could lose the most from the shift to remote work
Digital Nomads: The Future is Here
The pandemic has meant that the label 'digital nomad' applies to many more people who have the freedom to work from anywhere
Companies Grapple With Compliance as Digital Nomadism Surges
The digital nomad life is on the rise thanks to Covid-19 and companies are struggling to keep compliant with regulation of so many countries.
The Impact Of The Remote Workforce
Companies in traditional office spaces were forced to send their employees home to work remotely—and many of these employees will continue to work from home, long after the pandemic is over.
Caring for Device Batteries in the Era of Remote Work
Battery expert says there are a lot of small things users can do to keep their device batteries in tip-top shape for longer stretches of time.
Get Ready to Lead the New Hybrid Office
With vaccinations accelerating, more association leaders may soon be managing people both remotely and in person. The shift will demand good communication skills and attention to fairness.
Remote work is here to stay but that’s not the end of the office building
The home office has become a new normal during the pandemic. But there always will be a place for offices in the 'new way'
Working from home — at what cost?
In the short-term, working from home during the coronavirus pandemic has had both positive and negative effects on the workforce and the local economy.
Is remote work the way of the future?
Four Durango-based employees and business owners who have spent nearly a year working remotely say the option will fundamentally change the way we...
Remote Work - Shifting Paradigms
Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, discusses changes in employee attitudes about working remotely. She says while some are anxious to return to the office, others are …
Avoiding Gender Disparity in Remote Work
While some people thrive working from home, it's taking a mental toll on mothers. Could a return to in-person work be the answer?
Seven things I'm doing to make remote work more bearable
I considered titling this piece “How to send emails to people you barely know without fear” but to do so would have been to ignore all the other “fun” challenges that come with working remotely. Whether you’re taking all your classes online, or maybe just one or two, there’s much...
8 remote work problems, solved
Which remote work problems are driving you crazy? Learn from others who have fixed their thorniest issues
Why we should be allowed to request remote working from day one
The ability to work remotely has the potential to boost happiness and job satisfaction levels among employees.
State economic leaders studying the impact of remote work on offices
State Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch spoke in front of lawmakers during the week.
Council Post: How To Build A Strong Remote Work Culture
As we put 2020 behind us and head somewhat bruised and battered into the new year, it's pretty clear that the traditional on-site work environment has (mostly) become a thing of the past.
Don’t give up on remote work, even if you hate it
A new year is well underway, but many of us are exactly where we were last March: working from home. Most people enjoy that, the data show, finding that it reduces stress and increases productivity…
Remote work: Is HR doing enough to support well-being?
Employees are expecting more out of their employers in 2021
Superstar Cities Are in Trouble
The past year has offered a glimpse of the nowhere-everywhere future of work, and it isn’t optimistic for big cities.
Bonus: How to Stop Remote Work Burnout
Working remotely may seem like a dream come true for introverts. But the reality has been exhausting – not only for introverts, but for everyone.
3 lessons COVID-19 has taught us about remote work
In March, thousands of white collar workers were forced into a gigantic work-from-home experiment. Some things are already clear.
Remote work: 6 ways struggling managers can reset
You think you have a remote management problem? Perhaps you need a more agile leadership style: These six processes work well whether you're remote or not.
This CEO Just Brilliantly Explained How Remote Work Will Change the World by 2030, and It's Next-Level
Chris Herd thinks he's seen the future. And it's ruled by remote work.
Google Delays Return to Office and Eyes 'Flexible Work Week'
The Silicon Valley company now plans to have employees return to the office in September. It will be different when they get there.
Wall Street needs to relax, as startups show remote work is here to stay
We are hearing that a COVID-19 vaccine could be on the way sooner than later, and that means we could be returning to normal life some time in 2021. That’s the good news. The perplexing news, however, is that each time some positive news emerges about a vaccine — and believe me...
Hire people who give a shit. - Rational in the Fullness of Time
Over time interviewing, I’ve found that I mainly screen for one key thing: giving a shit. To be more specific, there’s actually two things to screen for: they give a shit about Scale, and they give a shit about their work in general.