Today, working from home is not just the new normal but also a way for business sustainability. Teams are expected to continue performing at the same level regardless of their location. And when it comes to remote work, a good internet connection isn’t everything. People have had to create space for home offices for them […]
When work from home first became the norm thanks to the lockdown many people were relieved. At first, it meant more time for personal life. Mid-day yoga or grocery shopping. It sounded like a simple concept. Only for people to realize the importance of the in-built office structures and boundaries that were previously taken for […]
Since March 2020, the terms flexible working schedule, remote working, work from home, and compressed workweeks have become buzzwords. However, 70% of employees believe that flexible working hours make the job more attractive. More and more employees are looking for work-life-balance. In fact, 55% of employees according to SHRM say work-life-balance hugely contributes to their […]
The past decade has seen a major shift in the workplace. Companies like Buffer, Zapier, FlexJobs, Basecamp, and Citrix all started as virtual companies and have remained fully remote companies to date. And they are all great examples of successful remote work companies. Most white-collar employees can testify that they started their career in cubicles. […]
Office spaces are built with employee productivity and innovation. The truth is, productivity will only flourish if there is a healthy atmosphere to invigorate it coupled with minimal distractions. Coronavirus made so many people realize that work-from-home is an ideal solution to achieving work-life balance. Who wouldn’t want a 30 seconds commute? Companies also got […]
Currently, remote work is like the bread and butter of business continuity. While there are so many benefits of remote working, the need for a physical office address hasn’t diminished. And that’s where virtual offices have come in hand. Whether it’s done to save money, keep social distancing, or hesitancy to sign a lease, virtual […]
It’s not surprising for remote jobs to be attractive right now. The coronavirus has caused a massive shift in the remote work sphere. Companies have realized the benefits of having remote work infrastructure and policies in place for business continuity. Employees have also experienced the benefits of working from home, and they don’t want the daily commute anymore. […]
Over this period of the ‘largest remote-work’ experiment, we have learned that work-from-home employees don’t just need the right tech but also the right leadership. Whether managers were prepared or not, leading a remote team during such unrest is overwhelming and daunting. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 71% of new WFH employees […]
Over the past few months, the world has continued to experience catastrophic effects of COVID-19. Unless you’re operating from Mars, if you’ve not been infected you’ve been affected. Businesses regardless of the size, capital, and location have felt the shift in the world economy. The livelihood of small business owners and entrepreneurs has been disrupted […]
Remote work is no longer a perk to employees but a necessity thanks to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. While almost a quarter of the US workforce worked remotely, the new normal is a unique experience for many employees and managers. With a decentralized workforce, managers are questioning, “How engaged are these people you rarely see?” Engagement […]