When your team is remote, there are many aspects that need careful consideration. One of the most important being regular and constructive feedback. But it needs to be a two way street; employees should also feel comfortable communicating their thoughts and feelings to their employers. And this can benefit the business greatly. When employees feedback […]
Your resume is never a ‘one size fits all’ document. Every job you apply for needs a tailored resume. Here are our guidelines to writing an interview winning resume and our tips on what to include when applying for remote jobs. We’ll be honest with you. We’re not a big fan of resumes. In the […]
“The biggest benefit of having remote workers is that we’re able to scale quickly in peak times and meet customer demand in real-time.” In a nutshell, Taxfyle helps individuals and businesses connect with licensed tax professionals who will get their tax done for them. But Taxfyle is more than just a referral service. After […]
Did you know that according to ‘The 2017 State of Telecommuting in the US Employee Workforce’ report, approximately 3.9 million people in the US (that’s around 3% of the total US working population) worked from home at least half of the time in 2015? That’s a whopping 115% increase since 2005! So it’s great to […]
85% of Hiring Managers will check at least one of your references, so don’t underestimate their importance in making (or breaking) your job search. Flexibility and freedom make remote work appealing to many, but landing the right job can be challenging. Without the personal interactions of a traditional job search, it’s often difficult to convince a prospective employer […]
We’ve seen a steady increase in the number of companies willing to embrace a remote workplace, and in turn a growing number of remote job vacancies. But the skills needed to work remotely and manage remote teams are different to those of our office-based counterparts. The question is, what skills are needed to better equip our workforce […]
We’re all juggling multiple commitments and it’s sometimes hard to fit everything in. Life today has never been busier, even if you have the freedom to work remotely. How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and swamped by tasks? Do you get to the end of a busy week and still feel like you’ve barely […]
There are often challenges when it comes to collaborating remotely on design projects and the quality of work produced can suffer. But these challenges can be overcome with a few simple tips. With remote work becoming more common, particularly for developers and designers, many teams are collaborating on projects from completely different places. For design […]
“Your ability to expand your mind and strive for lifelong learning is critical to your success. By dedicating yourself to learning, you can get ahead in every aspect of your life. All it takes is a commitment.” – Brian Tracy As a lifelong learner, you’re always enhancing your understanding of the world around you and […]
“Every morning my social media feed is filled with posts and photos from beautiful parents. There’s the newborn pics, adorable toddler grins, school play costumes and sports day ribbons.” But then there’s the flip side that we don’t always see. The agonising pain of a mother or father going to work with a sick child at home. Or the […]