Modern workers have come to expect more flexibility in how they do their jobs. In order for businesses to be family-friendly, they need to allow employees to work a looser schedule than in the past. This creates some worries for employers. Will the necessary work still get done? What is the best way to provide oversight for remote workers? In the right situation, using remote … [Read more...]
In a survey conducted in 2017, 43% of American workers reported that they spent at least some time working remotely. As more employees and organizations embrace the remote working model, it has given way to some unique challenges. Buffer (an organization with 100% remotely working employees), conducted research into the many challenges associated with the remote working … [Read more...]
Building a healthy, happy, productive team is easier when you all work in the same office, but what if you all work remotely? Team building becomes much harder when you rarely see one another. Occasional team building events can bring a team together, but how do you keep that going after the event? By playing games, that’s how. We all know that a happy staff is a productive … [Read more...]
Advances in technology are changing the way we work, meet, and collaborate. Due to the growing popularity of remote working and flexible hours, businesses are having to find new ways to keep their teams connected; turning to various forms of visual communication and cloud-based solutions to make it easier for employees to work closer together. The modern workplace needs … [Read more...]
Every business owner dreams of skyrocketing their business. One way to make this happen is to follow this 6-step productivity strategy. Today, more than ever before, we need to be productive. This is mainly due to the fact that we’re competing in a global economy where labor costs are a fraction of what they are here in North America. Productivity is defined as how well your … [Read more...]
In today's world, the traditional roles of management are changing. You don't need to be in the office full time to keep your team productive. However, this is only possible if you use the right tech tips and tools. Here are five tips to keep your office running smoothly, even if you're on a beach or at a barbecue: Stress the Value of Results It is a big mistake to measure an … [Read more...]
There is no denying that remote teams are a growing trend throughout the working world. Global Workplace Analytics reports that the practice of working from home for the traditional (i.e., not self-employed) staff member has more than doubled since 2005. This is a result of supply and demand: the same data reports that more than 80 percent of working Americans want to … [Read more...]
Running a business is never easy and when it comes to recruitment and finding the best possible workforce, there are countless challenges in front of a business owner. More and more young people are looking for flexible work positions, which can make it harder for employees to get ahold of some younger experts from various fields. This is why more and more companies are … [Read more...]
Small businesses usually don't have enough money to survive through a bad year, so owners have to make careful decisions on how to cut the costs and increase the revenue. Whether it's tough competition, financial obstacles, or being unprepared for rapid growth of business, there are a lot of reasons why many companies end up in debt within five years. So, should you panic? The … [Read more...]
With a smaller number of staff, the contribution of every employee in an SME is critical. According to a study, employees of small businesses are working an average of eight extra hours unpaid every week at work and home. The main reason for SME workers doing so many extra hours is to keep up with the volume of work, followed by pressure from their manager and more … [Read more...]
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