Managing Your Online Team
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Four “Red Flags” That Actually Prove You’re a Better Leader Than You Think
When we talk about leaders, two characteristics always come to mind: persuasiveness and charisma. Think great communicators who deliver speeches in front of thousands of people. And whenever they do, everyone’s hooked on whatever they have to say. This is why we often assume that extroverts are natural leaders. But that’s not always the case.…
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How to Take Back Control Of a Virtual Meeting When Someone Won’t Stop Talking
A typical work day these days consists of consecutive virtual meetings. Hence, it comes as no surprise that most of us have Zoom fatigue. However, it’s not virtual meetings per se that drain us. Online discussions aren’t so different from face-to-face conversations, after all. And done right, everyone gets the chance to share ideas regardless…
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Five Simple Activities that Can Boost Your Remote Team’s Morale
Looking after your team’s well-being is always a worthwhile investment. We here at Remote Staff believe in the Filipino remote worker’s talent and work ethic, but they are also human, after all. And sometimes, they can get burned out, which can manifest in more mistakes than usual or a general decline in productivity. Granted, boosting…
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Mind the Gap: 10 Team Building Activities to Improve Management-Remote Staff Relations
For a long time, the gap between management and staff has existed due to set boundaries so as to avoid blurring the lines between managers and their staff. On the one hand, managers feel alienated from their staff as they put up a wall between them to make sure that their role in the workplace…
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Four Simple Ways To Build Better Professional Relationships In 2022
Being a great leader requires more than just technical skills. Having an MBA or an engineering degree may help you build a business, but they won’t exactly teach you how to be a good boss. Leadership isn’t a one-time endeavour. As with other skills, you constantly need to improve and practice it. Starting with your…
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Four Useful Policies to Regulate Remote Work Romance
Fun fact: Barack and Michelle Obama met each other at work, as well as Bill and Melinda Gates. However, these famous personalities aren’t the only ones who got bitten by the office love bug. A recent study showed that a whopping 89 percent of employees admitted to being attracted to their coworkers. Meanwhile, 58 percent…
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Five Do’s and Dont’s When Managing Remote Workers
Being a department head or team leader can be a badge of honor. However, it’s not all glitz and glamour either. If you’re a business owner or a manager, you know what I’m talking about. Leading different teams can be both rewarding and challenging. After all, you have to supervise people from different cultures and…
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Six Best Practices For Training Remote Employees
Whether you work remotely or in a traditional office, employee training is crucial to company growth. Equipping your staff with the right skills and knowledge won’t just ensure that they can do their jobs properly. Done right, it can also help them build confidence and find more fulfillment in their respective roles. As more businesses…
