Work Remotely and Still Get Noticed
by Right.com
August 20, 2013
One of the major downsides of working remotely is that when promotion time comes around, virtual workers are often forgotten, but that doesn’t have to be the case – you can work remotely and still get noticed. There are several ways that you can prove your value to the organization to ensure that those with influence...[Click to read more]
Infographic: Happiness at Work–The Top 5 Things People Really Care About
by Alison Meier, LiquidPlanner.com
August 19, 2013
When it comes to a job, there are multiple things that can affect employees’ overall attitude and happiness level. Some of the most important are the “soft benefits” that come along with working at different organizations. So what are the top things that make employees happy at work? Read on to find out.[Click to read more]
THE TELECOMMUTER: The world’s remote workforce at a glance [infographic]
by TheMindfulWord.org
August 18, 2013
Worldwide 20 per cent of the global workforce telecommutes Of the nearly twenty per cent of global worker that telecommute, nearly ten per cent work from home every day. 43 per cent of employees surveyed said they work remotely more often than two to three years ago. Of all teleworkers worldwide, 84 per cent telework...[Click to read more]
5 Reasons Why Workplace Flexibility Is Smart Talent Strategy
by Meghan M. Biro, Forbes.com
August 18, 2013
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have worked in organizations that are rigid and unyielding. You know, cubicle world — acres of gray carpeting bathed in florescent light. We all know these kinds of work cultures breed mediocrity. They deaden the soul (not to mention productivity and creativity). A company may be...[Click to read more]
Managing Remote Workers in a Defense Industry Office
by Christopher Burgess, News.clearancejobs.com
August 14, 2013
Do you allow your employees to work remotely? Do you work remotely? Both sides of the same coin – The Remote Worker. According to the “Global Work Place Analytics,” August 2012 information. “telecommuting grew by 73% between 2005-2011, and the 2012 Status of Telework in Federal Government Report shows 31% of Federal Workers are eligible...[Click to read more]
Remote Workers Work Longer Hours, Take Fewer Breaks
by Jeff Hale, ConnectSolutions.com
August 12, 2013
A ConnectSolutions study of remote workers has found that teleworkers spend more of their day working than they would if they were in the office. Of the over 200 respondents, 75% said that they work at least 30 more minutes on days that they work remote, than days that they are in the office. The...[Click to read more]
12 Most Advantageous Tips To Help Manage Your Remote Team Efficiently
by Syed Balkhi, 12most.com
August 12, 2013
One of the biggest advantages technology has afforded small to medium sized businesses and startups is the ability to work with teams remotely. In my case, I am running a design company and several successful websites with a remote team of thirteen people. This remote kind of working relationship can be a challenge to manage...[Click to read more]
Top 10 simple tools you should know for working with remote team
by Jay Dee, Blog.andolasoft.com
August 9, 2013
There has been a sharp increase in Remote Development team in different parts of world, who provide product development, support and maintenance services. Looking into current demand for skilled pool of Dedicated Developers, it is efficient to hire skilled developers and designers who are located at remote locations and use the right tools to chat,...[Click to read more]
Why Keeping Track of Your Employees’ Every Move Is So Last Century
by Brazen Life, Huffingtonpost.com
August 9, 2012
If you’ve worked in corporate America for any period of time, chances are you’ve known a coworker who loves to say things like: – “Guess who just strolled in 15 minutes late — again?” – “Her kids seem to get sick an awful lot…” – “How many vacation days has he taken, now?” – “Must...[Click to read more]
GREAT PLACE TO WORK: At Automattic Employees All Work From Home And Travel To Exotic Locations
by Julie Bort, Businessinsider.com
August 8, 2013
Automattic is a company best known for giving the world the free and open source blogging platform WordPress and for running the popular WordPress.com website. But the company is also making another significant contribution to the business world: it’s showing that hiring remote workers is a great idea, not a bad one. The company has...[Click to read more]