With the pandemic acting as a catalyst, a new workforce trend is emerging, a hybrid model where part of the company workforce is at the office, while another part is working remotely. A survey by an independent research firm of more than 30,000 workers in 31 countries revealed that this new type of flexible work… Read more »
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How to Keep Remote Workers Engaged
When people are working remotely and are more isolated, employee engagement might start to sag a little. As workers continue to struggle with the upheaval caused by the pandemic, stress levels are high. People are navigating a new and uncertain environment. This can take a toll on focus, energy and productivity. If you find that… Read more »
Remote Workers are Feeling Neglected
One problem with working remotely is a feeling of isolation, being disconnected from coworkers. To remedy this problem, remote workers rely on networking platforms like Zoom, Slack or Google Hangouts to stay in the loop. But it now appears that, despite all the communication technologies and efforts to maintain connections, remote workers are becoming invisible… Read more »
Tips for Long-Term Remote Work
The transition to remote work has occurred abruptly. People are suddenly in a new environment with a new way of working. It has caused a good deal of disruption. Companies and people are learning as they go. Organizational experts have offered a number of tips to help people acclimate to the new situation, with suggestions… Read more »
The Advantages of the Virtual Meeting
The pandemic is changing the way Americans do their jobs. Many are now working remotely. Meetings are being held online through platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. There has been a lot of disruption, and people are still adapting to the new ways of doing things. Some still are not comfortable with video… Read more »
Helping Your Remote Workers Stay Healthy
As the pandemic continues to grip the country, it is taking a toll on people’s physical and mental health as they attempt to social distance and work from home. It is important that employees don’t ignore their physical health as they work remotely. Healthy workers are happier, they take less time off, and they are… Read more »
Safeguarding Your Computer While Working Remotely
With more people working from home because of the pandemic, cybersecurity has become an important issue. Home internet connections are not as secure as those at businesses, and hackers are going to take advantage of this. There are more than 2,400 cyberattacks every day, and almost half of them are on small businesses. Cybercriminals attack… Read more »
The Benefits for a Company of a Remote Workforce
As the pandemic continues to surge, many companies are moving to a more remote workforce. According to one survey, almost two-thirds of all companies have some portion of their workforce working remotely. Almost half of all employees work from home occasionally. However, about 80 percent of employees say they want to work at home at… Read more »
How the Coronavirus Will Affect Offices
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work, changes that are likely to be long lasting. In a recent survey, three-fourths of those responding said they expect to have more flexibility in where they work. Almost all of the those responding said their supervisors trust them to work remotely. People will be returning to… Read more »
The Drawbacks of Working Remotely and How to Handle Them
The coronavirus has forced many people to work from home, and it may become a permanent arrangement for a lot of workers. Some probably will look forward to it, while others may be less enthusiastic. Working from home does have advantages – there is no commute, you can dress casually, you have more oversight over… Read more »