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Some Remote Workers Are Uncomfortable About Returning to the Office. Here’s Why.
A little more than a year ago, we were flying off for vacations and conferences in different parts of the world. And then COVID-19 happened, everything changed. To say that we were unprepared is an understatement. With much of the world on lockdown, we scrambled to adjust to the New Normal. We relied heavily on…
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Remote Work Is Here to Stay (But Not for Everyone)
Most of us have already adjusted to the WFH set-up. We get up, prepare a cup of coffee, and then clock in for work. In the new normal, you don’t need to leave the house to start the day. But just because people can work from home doesn’t mean everyone will be allowed to. There…
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Happy PH-AU Friendship Day! Here Are Some Fun Ways to Celebrate
Technology and innovation has made the world smaller. Neighboring countries also continue to strengthen bilateral engagements, hence the PH-AU Friendship Day between our two countries. The Philippines and Australia have had a longstanding friendship. It’s chiefly strengthened by cultural and educational exchanges. Every year, hundreds of talented Filipino students receive scholarships from the AU government,…
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COVID-19’s Surprising Side Effect: Why Many Companies Are Considering A Four-Day Work Week
The longer hours you work, the more productive you are. Or at least that’s what we thought when we worked 60 to 80 hours a week pre-pandemic. Some even take it to the extreme and work 100 hours(!), leaving little to no time for other activities. The hustle (and the accompanying stress levels) just never…
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The Remote Working Population Is Set To Double in 2021
Global pandemic or no, remote work is here to stay. If you’ve been following our blog or availing of our services for quite some time now, you’re well aware of the benefits of remote work. And now, the rest of the world has pretty much caught on. 2020 forced many companies the world over to…
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LinkedIn Is Giving All Its Employees The Entire Week Off And What Remote Businesses Can Learn From It
Yep, you read that right. The professional networking giant is giving its employees the whole week off starting 5 April. Why? It’s simple. The company seeks to give its full-time employees time to unplug and to avoid burning out. “We wanted to make sure we could give them something really valuable.” That’s how Teuila Hanson,…
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Ten April Fool’s Day Pranks You Can Pull In a Remote Workplace
Given how topsy turvy the world has gotten over the past year (and still is, actually), it seems rather strange to celebrate April Fool’s Day. If anything, it feels like we’ve been stuck in a perverse cycle all year, Groundhog Day style (but with a Black Mirror twist. Ugh). On the other hand, there’s nothing…
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Five Toddler-Friendly Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
By the time this article is published, Easter will be just a few days away. You’ve probably already set up your business’ Easter campaigns by now. (Or if not, there’s still time to get a few things done.) So, all that’s left is to get your own Easter celebrations going, yeah? And nothing says Easter…
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Eleven Inspiring Female AU Entrepreneurs From the SME Industry
We’re well into International Women’s Month as I write this. Thus, it’s only natural for us to have a feature celebrating all the brilliant, amazing female entrepreneurs Down Under. However, the following list won’t feature the usual heavyweights like Gina Rinehart or even Melanie Perkins (who’s half-Filipino, btw, but I digress). Don’t get me wrong.…
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Five Easter Marketing Ideas For Online Businesses
Holidays are always a great opportunity for small businesses to promote their goods and services. Done well and consistently enough, holiday promotions can also cultivate a loyal following among your customers. Why do you think social media practically explodes with promotions on, say, Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day? And now, Easter’s right around the…