October - 2017

Managing Remote Employees

Managing Remote Employees

GlobalWorkPlaceAnalytics.com recently published research that shows more than 80% of the US workforce would like to be able to work remotely at least part of the time. The remote workforce is growing. In recent blogs we asked the question “Can Remote Workers Benefit Your Business?” and helped provide some guidance on “Finding Rockstar Remote Employees”. In today’s blog, we will talk about managing remote workers and the responsibility a company has to those workers. Being an

Can Remote Workers Benefit Your Business?

Can Remote Workers Benefit Your Business?

In last week’s blog, we talked about what to look for when hiring remote workers. (If you missed it, click here to read). But what if you’re not sure if remote workers are a good idea for your business? Or, you think you’d like to pursue it, but don’t know how to get started? This week, we’re going to backtrack a little and provide some guidance as to whether or not it’s a good idea for your company. The Benefits of a Remote Workforce: First, let’s talk about some of the bene

Finding Rockstar Remote Employees

Finding Rockstar Remote Employees

Waking up, getting ready for work, commuting, heading into the office for a traditional day of work surrounded by your colleagues. This is reality for many. Now picture this: waking up, getting ready for work…and walking just a few steps down the hall or downstairs, turning on your computer and starting your work day…from home. This is the reality for remote employees, a growing segment of the work force. According to a report from Global Workplace Analytics, the number of wo

In Times of Uncertainty

In Times of Uncertainty

It is hard to turn on the news and not feel concerned. It is an unfortunate fact of life that disasters and tragedies happen. Sometimes we have warning, like the recent hurricanes that have hit much of the country. Even though we knew they were coming, we still can’t always prepare ourselves for the aftermath of these natural disasters. Sometimes tragedy strikes when we least expect it and in places where we feel it shouldn’t. Ordinary people, doing ordinary things are hurt o

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