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5 Ways to Help Your Employees Work from Home Effectively and Efficiently

December 19, 2020May 9, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Over the last month, more and more organizations have been asking their employees to work remotely due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. While employees have the leisure of not having to dress up or commute daily, they are still expected to be just as productive and efficient in their tasks. For some, it might sound like a relief, but it’s definitely a challenge for those who need to simultaneously look after their families at home and work at the same time.

Every job is different depending on the tasks, responsibilities, and internal policies which can be difficult to navigate when you’re working outside a professional setting. But there are some strategies to help your employees be more productive while working remotely. With the abundant technological advancements, there has been a surge in employees who telecommute on a regular basis, so there are many full-time workers who have been successfully working from their homes. To get you started, here are five ways for your employees to be productive when working remotely.

5 Ways to Increase Engagement in Remote Teams During the Covid-19 Pandemic

April 23, 2020April 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Keeping your team (or remote team) motivated and on the same page is challenging under the best of circumstances. When you add in the fact that we are all under an enormous amount of pressure at an unprecedented period in history, it may seem downright impossible.

These are not normal times. COVID-19 has changed that game, and we may not get back to normal any time soon.

We’re coping with wide-spread life and business disruption, fear, and uncertainty about the future. Even workplaces that already offer the flexibility of remote work are trying to expand their work-from-home capabilities and keep staff members in the loop.

Business leaders and staffers who are experiencing this for the first time are still finding their footing.

When facing a crisis, it’s essential to remain calm and focused to maintain some semblance of “business as usual”.

We’ve seen the innovative ways that people who are in the public eye are rising to the challenge. But, what about those of us who aren’t celebrities or newscasters?

If your company is one of those that are fortunate enough to carry on in the current climate, we offer some solutions designed to support engagement and make sure your team remains productive.

How Automation is Redefining the Way We Work

April 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff

The workplace is changing, faster than ever before, and automation technology rests at the very forefront of these developments.

The past decade has witnessed a steady influx of companies willing to test the waters of this technology—automating preliminary functions like email marketing, candidate screenings, and even their customer relationship management. But all signs point toward a future of work that is only more automated as bot capabilities expand and automation’s market size broadens its horizons.

The pervasiveness of automation has to do with its adaptability; automation isn’t exclusive to any single industry, job category, or business size—meaning that it will more than likely have some impact on your own business, as well as your competitors.

That’s why it’s important for you and your organization at large to understand the implications of a highly automated workforce, and how this technology will allow everyone to re-envision the way they work.

7 Best Freelancing Jobs for 2020

February 8, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Certain individuals are simply not made for the typical 9-5 career path with a boss who is constantly hovering over them, while for others, this type of job simply does not provide enough money. Luckily for them, there is a freelancing alternative that allows individuals to create their own schedules and work at their own pace. If you are getting tired of going to the office day in and day out and are thinking about working from home or are just looking to supplement your income by getting a second job, here are some best freelancing options to consider in 2020.