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Remote work is an arrangement where employees work away from a central office. Remote work can be done from home, a co-working space, or another location. Remote work is becoming increasingly popular, offering employees more flexibility and saving businesses money on office space.
The new buzzword will do little to make employees feel more valued. The concept of “mattering” is touted as a crucial element for modern management in a hybrid-working economy. “Mattering” is the belief that an employee is important to others in their workplace and is promoted to boost individual well-being, […]
Organizations must adapt their Agile practices to the remote environment to overcome the unique challenges of managing a remote Agile team. Here are some tips for adapting Agile methodologies for remote teams: Managing a remote Agile team presents unique challenges. Still, by adapting Agile methodologies to the remote environment, organizations […]
Daily standup meetings are a great way to increase employee engagement for remote teams. Here are a few reasons why:
The article highlights the trend of fewer office workers showing up on Fridays and its impact on employers. Kastle Systems, a provider of building security services, reported that just 30% of office workers swiped into work on Fridays in June, which is the lowest of any weekday. The trend of […]
The ‘global HR platform’ is EBITDA positive, confirming a $12B valuation. Deel, a Fintech-turned-HR company, announced it would reach $295 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of 2022. This is a significant increase from the $57 million ARR achieved at the end of 2021, representing a growth […]
While Elon Musk is right to question the effectiveness of fully remote teams, his solution to return to the office full-time is misguided. Here’s one remote CEO’s take on why his concerns are correct, but his answer is wrong — and how to make remote work functional. The article discusses […]
Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce firm, is conducting a “calendar purge” by removing all recurring meetings with more than two people “in perpetuity.” The company is also re-instituting a rule that no meetings can be held on Wednesdays and limiting extensive sessions to one per week, to be contained within a […]
It’s always a great idea to recognize and appreciate your team’s hard work, especially when they are working remotely. Here are a few ways you can give kudos to your remote team:
This article discusses how outdated corporate practices can hinder a company’s ability to adapt to modern times and technological advances. These practices include hiring only for cultural fit, measuring the in-office presence, annual performance evaluations, hierarchical leadership, consensus-based decision-making, and formal dress codes. Instead, companies should focus on agile performance […]
Some companies are fighting remotely because they don’t get it yet. Here are some tips to make it easier for you and your team. Since the pandemic lockdown, working from home has become famous for many employees. A survey by Prudential showed that 87% of American workers working remotely during […]