We're all aware of the many advantages that come with working from home; you don't have to waste precious time on the commute, you can stay in your comfy sweats rather than change into uncomfortable suits, and you can work alongside your furry friend all day - to name a few! However, if you've ever worked from home, you know that maintaining productivity throughout the day when [...]
What Is a Hybrid Work Model and How Do We Make It Work?
Essentially, hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work partly in the physical workplace and partly remotely. Similarly, hybrid models might also encompass a work structure in which some employees work remotely and others work on-premises. In a study by McKinsey & Company, before the pandemic, 62% of workers preferred being fully on-site, 30% preferred [...]
The Biggest Struggles for Remote Workers & How to Fix Them
#1: Being “On” 24/7 The top struggle remote workers identified in the State of Remote Work report was not being able to unplug. Although it’s easy to blame our devices for this problem, the real pressure comes from a work culture that doesn’t respect personal time or reward those who take time off. This pressure can leave us feeling constantly stressed and running behind. [...]
Best Employee Monitoring Tools for a Remote Work Environment
If you’re worried about whether your remote workforce is actually working or not, stop. Seriously, stop. With the right employee monitoring software, you can easily keep track of how much time a remote worker spends on specific tasks, sites, or apps. This helps you to keep employees accountable, keeps them motivated, reduces potential legal risks, and will also give you peace [...]
Studies Show That Working from Home Is More Productive – Facts and Figures
With the pandemic Work from Home model coming to a close in certain industries and with certain companies, it is important to reflect on whether or not remote work generated more productivity or not. While suspicious managers and CEOs are starting to bring employees back to physical workspaces, it may be a mistake. Look at the following facts to determine for yourself whether [...]
Work-From-Home Job Scams – Is the Job too Good to be True?
More than ever before, Americans are comfortable with the Work from Home (WFH) model of working. Although most U.S. workers (60%) do not have jobs that can be done from home, those who can work from home report being happier that way (88%). Additionally, according to Gallup, 91% of U.S. workers who transitioned to remote work hope that their ability to work at home persists. [...]
How Work-From-Home Will Make Home Prices and Rents Cheaper
Would you rather work from home in a 200 square feet space or 2,000 square feet? In the middle of a pandemic, would you rather be packed like sardines in a high rise or living on a spacious frontier in the “middle of nowhere”? It’s likely that you or someone you know has moved away from an urban center in recent years, and this trend is so great that it is impacting the housing [...]
Five Remote Work Influencers and Thought Leaders Who Pioneered the Concept
Today, in 2023, we're all familiar with the concept of remote work; a lot of us (everyone who wasn't considered essential workers) have worked from home during the COVID quarantines. However, until a couple of years ago, this concept wasn't as popular and widespread. Working from home was unheard of until a few years ago! Let's take a look at some of the people who pioneered [...]