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September 28, 2023

Is Your Office Worth the Commute?

By Nikki L in Human Resources, Work Tag commute, Remote Work

By Morten Brogger for HR Daily Advisor From packed buses to standstill rush hour traffic, commuting is rife with inconveniences. Long commute times are linked to negative effects on sleep, productivity, and overall quality of life. Commuting Americans spend, on average, 52 minutes per day traveling to and from work — an increase of about 20% since the U.S. Census began collecting that data in 1980. Recently, ever-increasing housing costs within big cities have given rise to “super commuters” who travel more than 90 minutes each way, some even by plane! Super commuters aside, a typical worker can expect to lose 408 days to…

September 15, 2023

My Colleague Thinks Working From Home Means I’m Available 24/7

By Nikki L in Human Resources, Work Tag personal life, Remote Work, work from home, work life balance

How do I get her to back off? BY ALISON GREEN for Inc. A reader asks: I work at a small company, almost completely from home. I go into the office about twice a month, and for the most part, it's been a dream. I am vastly more productive and have found that my mental health has improved drastically. Since the transition, I have done everything I can think of to set clear expectations as far as when I am available. I have specific, set hours when colleagues can expect me to be at my desk. I use away messages to…

May 17, 2023

Your boss is obsessed with productivity without knowing what it means

By Nikki L in Human Resources, Self Improvement, Work Tag productivity, Remote Work

By Rani Molla for Vox Like pretty much every other company that could, HubSpot let its employees work from home when the pandemic hit. The difference was that, early on, the enterprise software company made a strong commitment to let workers continue working remotely if they wanted. And that’s what the majority of HubSpot workers did. Meanwhile, about a third are hybrid, and less than 10 percent are back to the office full time. Now, HubSpot is trying to figure out the pros and cons of different working situations to make the most of each going forward. And, like many companies,…

May 10, 2023

How To Nurture a Culture of Documentation in Remote Teams

By Nikki L in Business Management, Human Resources, Training Tag documentation, Remote Work, remote work culture, work culture

by Remote-Work.io Here's your ultimate guide to creating, maintaining, and following a robust documentation culture in remote teams. How to nurture a culture of documentation in remote teams Humans are terrible at data storage! It's obvious that we'll one day forget the things we know today. This makes it even worse for teams. Because employees are a vital part of every organization. The truth is, employees will eventually leave. And when they do, the knowledge they contributed to you will be lost forever. That's why every organization needs a robust documentation culture. It's not just for remote teams. All sorts of organizations…

April 13, 2023

10 Ways to Keep Learning New Skills in a Remote Job

By Nikki L in Human Resources, Self Improvement Tag new skills, productivity, Remote Work, self improvement, working from home

BYSHREEYA DESHPANDE @ makeuseof.com Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. The rise of remote work has made it possible for professionals to work from anywhere, but it has also made it more challenging to find opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Remote workers often miss out on the traditional in-person training and networking opportunities that come with an on-site job. However, with little effort, it's possible to keep learning and growing in a remote career. In this article, we'll explore effective ways…

April 6, 2023

Strategies to Encourage Employee Relationships in a Remote Workforce

By Nikki L in Work Tag employee relationships, happy employees, remote employees, Remote Work, remote workforce, work, working from home

originally published on avtx.com Building relationships in a remote work setting can be an incredibly difficult hurdle for teams and organizations to navigate. In an in-person environment, employees can more naturally connect and collaborate with one another. Without the physical workplace, it becomes much more challenging for employees to sustain these interpersonal activities. As a result, remote teams often become less connected. By taking the right steps, you and your staff can facilitate remote relationship building on your team, ensuring that you have a strong foundation to help achieve your business goals. ESTABLISH CALENDAR BLOCKS FOR CASUAL CHATTING Unlike in…

April 4, 2023

How To Stay Connected To Your Team While Working Remotely

By Nikki L in Work Tag boost morale, remote team, Remote Work, working from home, working remotely

by Caroline Castrillon on Forbes.com Clearly, remote work is here to stay. Not only does it give employers more hiring options, but it also benefits employees. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Also, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive than when they were onsite. As it turns out, working remotely benefits employees both mentally and physically. However, remote work still has its challenges. It can be difficult to maintain consistent communication with your team, which can increase feelings of…

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