Managing Your Online Team
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Four Ways Extroverts Can Make The Most Out Of Working from Home
Working from home is a godsend for introverted people. However, it’s the opposite for extroverts who crave social interaction. Many of them probably miss face-to-face engagement with staff members and clients the most. Handling remote workers from different parts of the world can be rewarding AND challenging. It can also feel a little more stressful…
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How Laughter in The Workplace Can Boost Confidence And Creativity
Leaders, in general, want to be taken seriously. I mean, who wouldn’t like to be the receiving end of respect, admiration, and okay, fine, a bit of fear? Hence, most prominent figures tend to put on a poker face and be all serious when at work. Which is fine, but you do need to lighten…
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Six Easy Time Management Techniques for Remote Employers
Productivity is the result of effective time management. As an employer, this can mean juggling different responsibilities and concerns everyday. However, no matter how good you are at multitasking, things can still get overwhelming. Most of us are working from home these days and this gives us more leeway to figure out what set-up is…
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A Quick Guide to Welcoming New Remote Hires
Joining a new organisation is one of the most exciting parts of landing a job. Who among us haven’t felt excited about the possibilities of a new workplace with new people or in a new role? But given how the workplace has changed greatly over the past year and a half, even the first day…
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How Prioritising Employee Well-Being Can Benefit Your Business
While it’s true that working from home comes with a lot of benefits, it’s not all pj’s and coffee on the job, especially now. Like it or not, we’re living in crazy times. The pandemic has upended pretty much everything we took for granted. Heck, we can’t even see our loved ones without worrying for…
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How Can You Enable Your Employees to Disconnect (And Prevent Burnout)?
Work flexibility and (potentially) increased productivity are two of the many inherent advantages in a WFH setup. In fact, the set-up is so effective and productive that there’s already a need to start disconnecting. Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. Remote work has been so efficient at keeping businesses afloat despite the pandemic, but…
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Avoid Saying These 11 Phrases To Your Employees
Employee satisfaction and high productivity go hand in hand. When your staff are happy at work, they’re more likely to bring their A-game every day. However, keeping morale high is easier said than done. After all, employees have different values, preferences, and work ethics. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and you will likely have to tweak…
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All About Reverse Mentoring And How It Can Help Eliminate Ageism In The Workplace
Everyone can benefit from a good mentor. They can help you make better decisions about important matters like career moves, business pursuits, and worthwhile relationships. Experience is often the best teacher, so why not learn from someone who’s got it in spades? Traditionally, mentors are older people who are already at the peak of their…
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Four Guidelines for Setting Successful Remote Meetings
Most people dread the thought of sitting in hour-long meetings, especially if these happen every day. Well, who can blame them? Anyone forced to attend and listen to endless announcements and reminders would feel bored. In fact, poorly run meetings negatively impact a team’s overall productivity and success. Yet only 50% are considered effective out…
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Four Ways To Get Along With Remote Employees Who Don’t Share Your Values
The best workplaces are melting pots that attract diverse talents. Hence, the varying spectrum of values, perspectives, and beliefs. While this can prove enriching in more ways than one, such diversity can also result in misunderstandings, possibly even conflicts. Running a company entails significant responsibilities, the most of which is leading your people forward. Thus,…