In this era of apparent “overcommunication”, we can miss the essence of effectively transmitting our messages. Is it professional to add emojis? How often should you check-in with remote employees and hourly contractors? And more crucial, what is the best way to do it? As remote work continues to become a more popular working practice, companies have adopted remote work practices with increasing frequency as technology-driven solutions have enabled communication from anywhere.

With so many people working remotely these days, the remote manager has become a critical role in companies of all sizes. Remote managers are responsible for ensuring that their team members have the resources and support they need to be productive, while also maintaining communication and collaboration. Sounds exhausting, eh? Yet, not impossible! If you are responsible for overseeing a remote team, it is important to create and implement an effective remote management plan.

As we all know, an economic crisis can strike at any time, just ask everyone dealing with the COVID-19 aftermath! And while it’s impossible to predict exactly which industries will be hit the hardest, some are more likely to feel the effects than others. But which industries are likely to be hit the hardest? We’ve compiled a list of the top industries that are most likely to be affected by an economic downturn.

Virtual parties for remote teams are becoming increasingly popular as remote work continues to grow. They’re a great way for companies and teams that can’t always meet face-to-face, no matter how much they want to! There are many ways to celebrate online. For example, one fun way to celebrate with your friends is by hosting an online party. You can decorate the virtual space, play games, and enjoy digital snacks or drinks together!

If you’re like most business owners, field service is a critical part of your operations. You rely on field service workers to provide quality service and support to your customers. But field service can be challenging. Yes, we know how difficult it can be to manage a field team and optimize field service operations. In this blog post, we will discuss tips and strategies for managing your field service unit and optimizing your field service operations.

Employee motivation plays an important role in ensuring employee productivity. Therefore managers try their level best to motivate employees whether they are working as a remote team or performing their tasks in an office setting. However, it might be difficult for managers to motivate remote team members for some reasons. Why might a remote workforce be difficult to motivate? The answer is not simple, we will have to answer from different perspectives.

A lot has changed in how we work over the past few years. With advances in technology, more and more employees are working remotely. Some people believe that remote employees are less productive than those who work in an office setting. But is this really the case? Let’s examine some of the pros and cons of working from home.

It’s no secret that people are working longer hours than ever before. In fact, according to a study by Gallup, American employees now work an average of 47 hours per week, that’s a lot of time! Therefore, for many people, it’s challenging to balance work with other obligations, such as taking care of children or elderly parents. That’s why flexible work schedules are becoming increasingly popular.

Toxic bosses are like the elephant in the room: they exist, but we don’t talk about them, even when we should be. No one deserves to be working under those conditions! Especially, if you’re like most people that spend the majority of your waking hours at work. It’s important to have a healthy and positive work environment in order to be productive and happy. Unfortunately, not all bosses promote this workplace culture.

Slacking off at work seems so easy nowadays, we got that video of the cute, little parrot throwing everything from the kitchen counter, the birth of a new meme every single week, and wait! Did Billie Eilish change her hair color again? Ah! Distractions are just everywhere. Yes, we can find a million and one things to distract us during work hours, but it doesn’t mean we have to allow it, and even less to hinder our work performance.