It’s not uncommon to find remote-friendly companies with a hybrid workforce consisting of both remote staff and office-bound staff. But it can be challenging for management to meet the needs of both groups. The remote team members in a hybrid workforce can feel disconnected from the social aspects of working in an office. They miss […]
How people feel about their work and personal lives has a direct impact on their performance too. That was the driver for Jobvibe, an innovative team-building SaaS program developed in Sydney, Australia. Jobvibe stimulates conversation and collaboration between team members and managers, allowing users to gain real-time feedback prompted by three insightful questions each week. […]
The 2017 Getting Trendy report by Expert360.com reveals how large organisations are now driving the adoption of the on demand workforce. It was once the small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who led the way in adopting talent agility platforms. But not any more. The 2017 Getting Trendy report, conducted by Expert360.com, reveals how large organisations are […]
Did you know that when it comes to securing a remote job having an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile is just as important as a resume? LinkedIn is a powerful online platform to network and connect with potential employers. However, it also has over 460 million members according to data gathered by Statista in 2016. So in […]
We all know how important networking is when it comes to job hunting. But many people still feel awkward doing it and just don’t get the results they’re looking for. We all love to feel connected to others and be part of a community both in our home and professional lives. And when it comes to job […]
If you’ve been following the remote work movement that’s happening on a global scale, it’s obvious that remote work is on the rise. But going remote doesn’t have to mean leaving your current job if it’s one that you love. You may be able to negotiate remote arrangements with your existing employer. We’re riding the wave […]
Red Guava’s first hire convinced the founder that a distributed team could help his company succeed. Now the majority of work is done remotely and the founder is an advocate for the future of work and employing remote teams. “We work smarter, not harder. We think work/life balance is important and we work a 30 hour work week with full-time […]
As employers realise the benefits a remote workforce can bring to their organisation, and strive to provide exceptional service levels to their customers, we’re seeing a steady increase in the number of remote customer service job vacancies. Customer service is a role played out in most companies and in nearly every industry. Up until a […]
Even when you work remotely, you can still be dragged into boring and unproductive online meetings with team members. Here’s a format to follow to ensure meetings are worthwhile. Ahh, meetings! Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re a necessary evil. Meetings play a vital role in our ability to collaborate in project teams, communicate efficiently and […]
Every successful relationship is built on trust. A lack of trust is the number one reason for breakdowns in communication and failure to achieve in remote teams. The absence of trust can result in people being sceptical, uncaring, suspicious and jaded – all of which cause relationships to erode away. In a remote team, where […]