We all know the age-old saying, honesty is the best policy. And it certainly applies when it comes to empty spaces in your Resume. It is never wise to falsify any details on your resume. Your prospective employers are trained to look for inconsistencies, and they will follow up with references to clarify and confirm your […]
Having a remote job can be a great pathway to flexible hours and the freedom to work virtually anywhere … even in your pyjamas! But just like any job, working remotely can cause you stress and put you off balance. We all know that stress can play havoc with your health, cause tensions in your […]
From the very beginning, setting up Positive Sparks as a virtual company was all about creating a lifestyle business with a happy team culture and service excellence. We interviewed the founder of Positive Sparks, Phil Byrne and very quickly got a sense of how passionate he is about allowing his team to work in a […]
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of remote work is freelancing; going out alone and selling your services to clients. But remote work is not just for soloists wanting to build their own business. This is just one of the common misconceptions surrounding the remote work movement – and there are […]
Here’s evidence to back the claim that remote workers are more productive and happier and how it can boost your bottom line. Nicholas (Nick) Bloom, a Professor of Economics at Stanford University, believes working from home has enormous potential; “even more potential than the driver-less car” he claims. But one of the biggest hurdles companies […]
So you’ve made it to interview stage – great! Here are some tips on how to answer some of the toughest interview questions an employer might throw your way. Why Are You Ready To Leave Your Current Job? When asked this question, it’s best to give a couple of reasons as to why you’re wanting […]
“In this day and age, when you give employees the choice and freedom to work how they want to, you end up getting exceptional results.” In the modern era it seems to-do lists are never ending for most of us. But not if you bring your to do list into the modern era. Todoist has […]
Trying to artificially separate work and life is where many people go wrong, especially those people who are working remotely for the first time. Even if you are in the most mundane, awful job in the world, it is part of what makes up your life. As part of your work, you inevitably have social […]
According to Jason Fried, the modern office is not a place to get work done. It’s simply an ‘interruption factory’. Well, ain’t that the truth! It’s Deb here, the Founder of Remote Work Hub and I wanted to share a few words with you on this topic. I started my first business from home, building websites […]
The rise of the digital nomad has been swift. But it’s not just backpackers heeding the call. Thanks to technology, there’s a thriving global community of freelancers, online entrepreneurs, and business owners working remotely – all around the world. It’s easy to see why. As a digital nomad, you get to create how, when and […]