Serena Estrella
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90% Of Employees Are Now Demanding Flexible Work, Here’s How You Can Address It
As of the moment, an overwhelming 82 percent of companies have already implemented some form of a remote work policy. In theory, this sounds encouraging, given what the digital future has in store. However, reality paints a much different picture. According to the same study, the current remote work policies may be at odds with…
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Better Retention is the Solution to the Great Resignation
Ten years ago, there were 10 applicants for every job opening. Today, there are, on average, 10 jobs for every applicant. (No) thanks to the Great Resignation. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, the Great Resignation is a current phenomenon where people are leaving their jobs in droves. Because of the global pandemic, employees…
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Struggling to Manage Your Business Expenses? Here Are 8 Smart, Simple Strategies That Can Help
Small businesses always have to keep a tight rein on expenses. Hence, many entrepreneurs take on multiple roles just to cut down on hiring costs. However, multitasking can only do so much and isn’t sustainable at all. There are smarter ways to manage expenses without burning yourself out in the process. For instance, check out…
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Why Some Remote Employees End Up Disengaged -and How to Resolve It
Remote work is great – but it also comes with a stiff price tag. I’m not talking about financial costs either. Only that remote work can be isolating for some people. And left unchecked, this can lead to them feeling disengaged from work and ultimately, disgruntled. Inevitably, this is bad for business. It leads to…
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Four Benefits of Hiring a Remote Software Engineer
A successful business is usually the combination of two factors: the right product/s (or service/s) and the right people. For many business owners, the right team includes skilled writers, graphic designers, social media managers, and admin assistants. But as we move closer and closer to a digital future, there’s also a growing need for IT…
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Beyond “Regards:” Seven Ways to End Your Emails With More Aplomb
Written communication is the backbone of remote work. Sure, teleconferencing is more common these days, but anyone who’s ever worked remotely knows that the real work gets done over instant messaging and yes, emails. Besides, the old adage that some meetings should have been emails instead still holds true, unfortunately. Even in the age of…
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Four Mistakes To Avoid When You’re Running a Small Business
For most entrepreneurs, managing a business is equivalent to getting a real-life MBA. Running a small company, for example, teaches entrepreneurs invaluable lessons, resulting in a good blueprint of do’s and don’ts for running a bigger organisation in the future. Furthermore, many business owners often concede that their success wouldn’t be possible without significant failure.…
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Remote Work Is Changing The Rules: From In-Office to Remote Workplace
Work as we know it will never be the same. These days, schedules are more flexible, and some organisations have even opted for a four-day work week, offering remote work shifts at least once a week. Employees work from home, or choose to do so if the option’s available to them. One thing is certain:…
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Want More Employees to Stay? Ditch the “Two Weeks’ Notice” Approach
Employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers. Or do they? Recent research has shown that 64 percent of young workers find job-hopping an acceptable and beneficial practice even when they have good managers. Another study also reveals that millennials resign nearly twice as often as their older counterparts. What does this mean for employers? As…
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Four Reasons Why You Need A Strong Remote Work Policy Now
After two years of working from home, companies have finally accepted that remote work is here to stay. Hence, many employers are currently adding more remote workers to their teams. 08 However, some organisations are still struggling to fully embrace it or make it work. A lot of it is down to concerns about productivity…