2019-07-12 07:13
Smartphones have redefined what it means to work from home.
As working remotely becomes more and more common, technology is allowing workers to break away from the traditional work-from… Read More
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Epic Visuals created this blog in order to explain the intricacies behind signage, offering advice on signage strategies and marketing ideas. Signage can be a confusing aspect of your marketing plan- we want to simpl
2019-07-12 02:55
A lot of people think “success” is about saying “yes” to the right stuff. Well, that’s one side of a coin. There are many things we say “yes” to tha… Read More
2019-07-11 10:04
The No. 1 question we get when we interview people is “Can I work remotely?” Remote work is popular, but actually building a remote company isn’t easy. Just because a… Read More
2019-07-11 08:03
You wake up in the morning and commute into work, spend a few hours in time-wasted meetings and get bombarded at your workspace with questions and uninvited guests.
Office life has taken a t… Read More
2019-07-11 07:53
The internet has created many things since it was first introduced. As time goes on and the internet continues to grow and change, more and more conveniences are being created. For example… Read More
2019-07-11 05:42
Work-from-home jobs can provide the flexibility that you need, but can you spot the scams out there? Team Clark wants you to have the tools to avoid these ripoffs!
Brie Reynolds from Fl… Read More
2019-07-10 09:57
I have been working from home for ten years, and my husband started working from home recently. I was not sure what to expect since he likes to work in an office and I need my space when wor… Read More
2019-07-10 07:06
When on-site workers envision remote workforces, the phrase that often comes to mind is “living the dream,” right? Perhaps not. While there are many benefits to employing remote… Read More
2019-07-10 04:02
Personally, I love working from home because it means I get to avoid the London Underground during rush hour (aka hell on earth) and it allows me to do my job at my own pace.
Having sai… Read More
2019-07-09 07:14
Historically low unemployment puts talent in the driver’s seat. To attract and retain the people you need to grow your business, start with an open mind and ask yourself: ho… Read More
2019-07-09 04:08
Companies that allow remote work can reap many benefits. Their workers tend to be happier and more productive. Retention rates are higher and it gives employers more opportunity to recr… Read More
2019-07-09 02:22
It’s safe to assume that most companies want happy employees. Unfortunately, for many businesses, profits often take priority at the helm of the ship and employee satisfaction takes th… Read More
2019-07-09 00:43
With some jobs, you truly do have to be available to work 24/7: think doctor on an on-call day. But most jobs don’t require giving your work this level of access to your personal time… Read More
2019-07-08 10:59
Employers are starting to improve their physical environments to improve workplace morale and overall employee health – why does this matter to you? If you work in a home office, then… Read More
2019-07-08 08:15
Ask any accomplished entrepreneur what the key to success is and it’s likely that ‘hard work’ will feature prominently in their answer. There’s no denying that the ne… Read More
2019-07-08 03:14
Researching the best work from home jobs available can be quite tedious. Working back-to-back double shifts is exhausting. Even the daily 9-5 grind can become wearing (especially w… Read More
2019-07-08 03:04
Whether you’re a full-time remote worker or you work from home on occasion, it can be tough to channel the same level of focus that you would in a typical office settin… Read More
2019-07-08 01:30
In today’s highly competitive job market, employers often try to woo top talent by advertising a variety of perks of working for their company. While some of these benefits are indeed… Read More
2019-07-07 12:24
When an employee knows that they want to work remotely, the next step is figuring out how to get the go-ahead from management. Before approaching leaders, however, thoroughly examine what wo… Read More
2019-07-07 09:40
As a nation, we’re dealing with a serious epidemic that influences everything from health to careers. It’s probably something you’ve taken for granted throughout your life… Read More
2019-07-07 08:01
Methods to find good freelancing jobs easily
For a fresh freelancer, it is a very difficult task to find a good paying freelance job. While searching for online jobs, we can see lots of oppo… Read More
2019-07-07 05:03
Communication is the most important tool we have when it comes to teamwork—especially in remote work.
But as an engineer, in the past I’ve focused more on code t… Read More
2019-07-06 11:39
Are you coming across more people with job titles like ‘self-employed’, ‘freelancer’ and ‘entrepreneur’? There’s a good reason for this: self-employ… Read More
2019-07-06 11:16
Amazon’s decision to expand from its single base in Seattle has consistently been one of the most highly profiled recent stories in tech. Over 200 American cities applied, ea… Read More
2019-07-05 01:57
A fog of burnout surrounds you: You’re perpetually exhausted, annoyed, and feeling unaccomplished and unappreciated. Everything in you wants to quit your job. But is that the… Read More
2019-07-05 01:39
Do you feel like you’re working all the time but not producing the results you desire? You’re not alone. It’s a problem that a lot of talented entrepreneurs must overcome… Read More
2019-07-05 01:05
Loyalty in every relation brings happiness and satisfaction. Even at the workplace, employee loyalty is essential for the long-term success of the company. It not only boosts the productivit… Read More
2019-07-04 07:59
When I was negotiating for my last job, I worked myself into a tizzy figuring out how to ask for the salary I deserved. I did all the things we’re meant to do: I talked to people… Read More
2019-07-04 07:39
A good night’s sleep is one such pause; a necessary reset before the next day to help us fully appreciate its essence.
Experts have been harping on getting seven to eight hours of a go… Read More
2019-07-04 04:49
Workplaces are impacted by a wide variety of factors, including changing ideologies and other external influences, both negative and positive. Technology is likely one of the greatest f… Read More
2019-07-03 09:31
For some people, a job is just a way to make money so that they can do whatever else they enjoy doing. It’s like a necessary evil, if you will. But there are people (maybe you included… Read More
2019-07-03 09:20
You know a business concept is in trouble when sitcoms are named after it. Enter The Office.
The funniest parts of the show for me are when we watch Michael Scott declare “Movie M… Read More
2019-07-03 09:00
Working from home is a delicate balance of comfort and efficiency. At times, you might feel exceptionally privileged to have the opportunity to simply get out of bed and get to work on your… Read More
2019-07-03 07:48
There are many perks of working from home: It’s convenient, there’s no commute, and it often saves you money on food, transportation, and other work-related expenses. Working fro… Read More
2019-07-03 06:39
The startup Remote-how is worth a look. I like the self-confidence of the startup’s founding story, and this team has its finger on the pulse of the potential and chall… Read More
2019-07-03 06:33
The intense work culture in contemporary times is as draining as an intense workout, leaving no time for yourself. By the end of the day when it’s time for you to invest some time on y… Read More
2019-07-02 09:49
The weather is warm, the sun is shining, and your friends are planning exciting vacations…It’s official: summer is here!
Sounds great, right?
Not so fast…if you run a bus… Read More
2019-07-02 09:04
Moms wear many hats: chauffeur, nurse, chef, storyteller, slayer of monsters. Donning the entrepreneurial hard hat means adding another responsibility to your ever-evolving tasks. But those… Read More
2019-07-02 07:22
The lure of remote work is up. More people are turning to online remote jobs thanks to the flexibility and less tedium involved. According to a study, high paying remote jobs are flooding th… Read More
2019-07-02 03:06
Many people feel they never have enough hours in the day to successfully complete what they hope to accomplish, whether it is because they have too much on their plate or feel they are alway… Read More
2019-07-01 10:31
Summer has finally arrived. Job hunting season has officially begun.
Warm, relaxing months are when most people set new goals and strive for personal and professional growth. So for so… Read More
2019-07-01 10:22
More than a third (38%) of respondents believe that they perform better when they work from home, according to research by cleaning organisation Cleanology.
Its survey of 1,056 individu… Read More
2019-07-01 10:13
According to new data from global staffing firm Randstad USA and Apartment Guide, a majority of workers want flexibility, but many admitted to distractions and diff… Read More
2019-07-01 09:34
These days, almost anything you need to do for work can be done in the comfort of your home.
Unfortunately, though, there’s still a false perception among some employers that workin… Read More
2019-07-01 09:19
The explosion in flexible and remote working is one of the biggest changes we’ve seen to our working lives in the past decade.
In the UK this is largely being driven by a surge in the… Read More
2019-07-01 06:59
Regardless of the size of your remote workforce, the potential risks are hard to understate. According to Shred-It’s State of the Industry Report released in June 2018… Read More
2019-07-01 00:37
There’s no question that time management will make or break a business.
Being productive in your business and personal life is key, but if you’re like many of us, you struggle wi… Read More
2019-07-01 00:31
According to that frequently quoted study from Gallup, only 15 percent of people are engaged at work. And some 70 percent do not show up to work ready to do their best. That’… Read More
2019-06-30 06:45
When businesses work with remote workers, they are able to recruit talent from all over the world. Conversely, when you work remotely, you can seek work with clients on a global scale as wel… Read More
2019-06-29 08:58
These days, a growing number of companies are adopting work-from-home policies to grant workers more flexibility. And in many cases, employees aren’t suffering financially because of i… Read More
2019-06-29 05:29
Are you one of those corporate employees who hasn’t seen a sunset in the past six months? Are you one of those who’s gone through a painful leave rejection cycle? One of tho… Read More
2019-06-28 08:45
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly 1 in 3 working Americans with a side job say they can’t make ends meet without the extra income, according to a recent survey from Bankrate.
Almost h… Read More
2019-06-28 08:41
Ten years ago, did you ever say you were going to “Uber” to a destination? We now use the ride-sharing company’s name so often it’s become an action in itself. This c… Read More
2019-06-28 08:30
Businesses of every shape and size are adopting more flexible work environments—from working from home policies to flex time to compressed work schedules. Millennials are all but deman… Read More
2019-06-28 04:11
Many of these lucrative side jobs pay more than $35 an hour.
Part-time and remote opportunities allow you to choose a side job that works with your regular work schedule… Read More
2019-06-28 04:03
The emergence of more teleconference capabilities and cloud computing has made flexible scheduling and remote work increasingly popular, perhaps even a new normal, according to a recent… Read More
2019-06-27 23:50
MILWAUKEE — It seemed like a great job with flexible, decent pay and individuals could work from home. However, the payday never came.
A pile of returned packages were a sign that Naom… Read More
2019-06-27 07:15
Here’s a list of happiness hacks that will give everyone something to smile about.
While most recommendations for living and aging well tend to embrace healthy eating, exercise, social… Read More
2019-06-26 11:50
When award-winning female founder Jessica Zimmerman launched Zimmerman Events, she was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy working 16-hour days with a daughter at home. She took massive… Read More
2019-06-26 11:34
Do you currently work for yourself? Or are you building up to finally taking the plunge? There is so much to consider when making a decision like this, not least the details of the business… Read More
2019-06-26 11:23
The option to work remotely is a huge draw for employees today. With commutes averaging nearly half an hour each way in the US, working from the comfort of home, a local coffee sho… Read More
2019-06-26 11:18
Claiming to be a productive work-from-home mom may sound a bit like an oxymoron. After all, how much work can you possibly get done while chasing kids, changing diapers, making sna… Read More
2019-06-26 09:36
Get paid to move.
Getting paid to move might sound too good to be true. But there is a growing list of cities, states and even countries angling to do just that.
One of the most buzzed-about… Read More
2019-06-26 09:05
Today’s hot job market has many employers scrambling to fill positions. That means nearly anyone can land a job — even one that lets you work from home.
In fact, you don’t… Read More
2019-06-26 07:43
No commute, no boss, no set schedule — working from home can be great for so many reasons. But, it can also leave people feeling isolated and even depressed after long stints of being… Read More
2019-06-26 00:31
Offering paid time off is standard practice among U.S. companies. Offering it in an unlimited fashion is far less common, and a good way to both attract and retain talent in a comp… Read More
2019-06-26 00:11
Performance reviews should serve as important stepping stones in employees’ careers — they’re an opportunity to explore strengths, improve skills and develop plans for futu… Read More
2019-06-26 00:01
Whomever you happen to hire remotely, there are common pitfalls you’d better avoid. Learn from our own experience of hiring remote employees to avoid making the same mistakes in the fu… Read More
2019-06-25 08:58
Remote workers often sacrifice family obligations and work over time to prove to their boss they are committed, a new study out of the University of California-Santa Barbara finds.
Remo… Read More
2019-06-25 05:10
Employers are enhancing their employee benefits to recruit and retain highly qualified and high-potential employees in a competitive labor market—even as they balance those costs again… Read More
2019-06-25 04:17
Freedom is becoming a motivational factor much more valuable than money. The notion that it’s mandatory for employees to be physically present at work or in the office (even if they ha… Read More
2019-06-25 04:01
Do you feel the need to become more organized and productive? Are you spending your day in some dizzy activity and then think why you haven’t accomplished much? Well, then you strongly… Read More
2019-06-25 03:43
The best workdays (other than the ones that are short!) are typically those where you feel both energized and accomplished. And while there are definitely some good work habits to… Read More
2019-06-25 03:30
Time management is not a new term, all of us know that time is very important as it is limited just like money and you have to spend it in an effective and prudent way in order to get the be… Read More
2019-06-25 03:13
We live in a culture that rewards moving fast, being ultra-productive, and pushing ourselves to the limit. In the workplace, many employees rush throughout their day to “beat the clock… Read More
2019-06-25 02:37
The time management flip comes in the instant at which your greatest leverage switches from making the best use of your own time to helping your team members make the best use of&n&hell…Read More
2019-06-25 01:55
Winston Churchill once rightly said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” The importance of an office space used to be constantly overlooked before. However, with… Read More
2019-06-25 01:45
Hiring telecommuters can be rewarding in many ways. However, you can’t access the benefits without going through some challenges. There are factors that can prevent the expec… Read More
2019-06-22 00:17
Did you know that Ireland is the most productive country? According to a 2017 study, Ireland came out with a score of 94.7% for its productivity in the workplace.
Japan was the least pr… Read More
2019-06-21 05:45
The workplace is getting even more flexible.
Seven in 10 employers are struggling to find qualified applicants in a tight labor market with record-low unemployment, a new survey finds… Read More
2019-06-21 01:16
Organising your work life might seem like a job that involves nothing more than consistently trying to clear your inbox backlog, but what if there is more to it?
The art of time management i… Read More
2019-06-20 06:21
HOW TO GET MORE DONE BY TWEAKING YOUR LIST OF TASKS
Essential learnings:
Know what needs to be done first
Set deadlines for everything
Understand how you work best Read More
2019-06-20 05:23
Remote work arrangements are no longer limited to start-ups and trendy businesses looking to offer employees more flexibility. Not only do many large, well-known companies have remote work p… Read More
2019-06-20 05:10
MANY SENIORS continue to work after retiring from a full-time career due to financial need and a desire to remain engaged in meaningful work. But instead of commuting to an office… Read More
2019-06-18 11:48
An interesting new research study came across my desk, and I thought readers would enjoy learning about it. The study describes a particular segment of the freelance communit… Read More
2019-06-18 11:03
In this era where working from home and freelancing from a home office is common, there’s a new challenge to overcome. While working from home can help with the work/life balance, ther… Read More
2019-06-17 13:41
Considering how much time is spent at work, it should come as no surprise that those who are more satisfied with their job report being happier overall. But the benefits of being a satisfie… Read More
2019-06-17 13:27
Face it: You’re overworked. The average American full-timer clocks 47 hours per week at work, but health experts say even the standard 40-hour week might be too much.
Co… Read More
2019-06-17 12:07
Depending on which direction you are facing, the telecommuting pendulum is either swinging toward you or away from you. While some companies are reeling workers back to the mothers… Read More
2019-06-17 11:47
As any remote worker or entrepreneur knows, working from home can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, your schedule might be more flexible, with opportunities to squeeze in chor… Read More
2019-06-16 10:41
Keeping up with a continuously changing tech landscape can feel daunting for companies. Out of all the choices, what business software best suits your needs?
Business technology refers to an… Read More
2019-06-14 09:00
The laptop lifestyle has been all the rage since Tim Ferriss’ book, The 4 Hour Work Week hit the scene in 2007. Twelve years later, a lot of entrepreneurs are still applying his princi… Read More
2019-06-14 08:51
Work is a major source of stress for many people, which can have negative effects on your physical and mental health.
According to the American Institute of Stress, “Numerous stud… Read More
2019-06-13 04:41
Your New Year’s resolution may have been something along the lines of “losing weight” or “getting healthy.”
But you don’t just want that to be a week or t… Read More
2019-06-13 03:50
These days there are a plethora of opportunities that enable mothers to stay in the workforce while remaining at home, which is fantastic. However, working from home as a mother of small chi… Read More
2019-06-13 03:31
Does your city have a coworking space yet?
If you live in a major metropolitan area, the answer is probably yes–in fact, you might have several. In 2018, 2,188 brand-new c… Read More
2019-06-13 03:15
“Remote companies have no culture.” When people think of a remote workplace, the first thought is often one of distance and disconnection. But this is simply not true. It i… Read More
2019-06-12 10:57
The productivity of employees and the workplace is as essential to business success as breathing is to life. Productivity is vital to keeping your business alive and well. When everything is… Read More
2019-06-12 10:04
In the year 2000, Gallup first started reporting on engagement in the workplace in the United States. Since then, it has repeatedly found that fewer than 33 percent of workers are… Read More
2019-06-12 09:40
Millennials go up to age 38, which means that many of them are managers now. And if you’re tired of reading about the largest generation and their impecunious ways, just know that with… Read More
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