Managing Your Online Team
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It’s My First Time to Manage a Remote Team. What Should I Expect?
It’s been more than a year after the coronavirus first pinged the world’s radar, so this is probably a common refrain. For better or worse, remote work is certainly here to stay, although some of us clearly aren’t as ready for it as we should be. Then there are also those small-medium entrepreneurs who’ve decided…
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Three Little Things That Can Minimise Conflict in a Remote Team
Remote work is fabulous. I wouldn’t be here writing about it for nearly half a decade now if it wasn’t. I especially enjoy the flexibility, the solitude, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people I’ve ever met. That said, I do acknowledge that it isn’t without its challenges. While I…
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The Work from Home vs. Work from Anywhere Debate (And Why It Should Matter to You)
For decades, we equated work with the traditional office. Cubicles, departmental offices, and whispering colleagues, perhaps even an overbearing supervisor occasionally breathing down your neck. I’m sure you can imagine it and probably dreamt about escaping that life if you are currently working in or have worked in an office. Enter the work from home…
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Eleven Holiday Gifts That Your Remote Workers Will Appreciate
Despite 2020 being the dumpster fire that it is, it seems that Christmas is still coming. I suppose that can be a relief. Don’t we all need a bit of holiday cheer? And if your business has managed to soldier on despite the pandemic, you probably have your remote workers to thank for that. As…
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Here’s What We Can Learn from Siemens’ Two-Sentence Remote Work Policy
Remote work is one topic that can certainly keep a conversation going. Just about everyone who’s heard of and/or experienced it would have an opinion. The internet is also rife with all sorts of advice on how to make outsourcing work for you. However, one company says it best, and their remote work policy can…
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Three Warning Signs That You And/Or Your Remote Workers Might Be Cracking Under Pressure
I love what I do. I grew up being told that there’s no money in writing, and while I’m no JK Rowling or Dan Brown, the compensation I get for doing something that comes naturally to me isn’t bad either. Plus, I get to do it from anywhere. (Though these days, that’s largely a toss-up…
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Seven Types of Difficult Remote Workers And How to Handle Them
Apart from the distance involved and the wider talent pool, hiring remote workers isn’t that different from hiring conventionally. You list the skills and specifications you need, shortlist candidates, and then pick one after a round of interviews. And as with conventional employees, you’ll occasionally run into a few bad apples. Sometimes, you can sniff…
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The Biggest Reason Why Remote Work Fails – And Four Strategies to Keep It At Bay
Whatever your opinion is about working from home, you can’t deny that it’s become a necessity. As of now, it remains the best option if you want to remain productive amidst the ongoing pandemic. There’s still no word on when a vaccine or cure will come out, after all, and a packed, open-office plan is…
