How much do you resonate with the concerns of this person? “I’m scared we’ll remain a remote-only workplace. I feel so depressed and disconnected working from home. I’m an extrovert. I really enjoyed coming into work.” Fear not, extroverts (and social introverts). Our advice will help you feel connected and fulfilled while working remotely, so you can avoid over-sharing with grocery clerks and other random strangers. Extroverts’ Remote Work Struggles and Advantages People sometimes mistakenly believe…
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Last year we started the “etiquette” conversation by addressing Communication Etiquette in a Distributed Workforce. That article highlighted why it is vital to establish a communication etiquette that is accessible and universally applied across your organization. One of the primary methods teams use to communicate is through “meetings.” Since meetings are the lifeblood of remote…
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While it is nearly impossible to avoid all risks, you can effectively prevent and mitigate many risks. Doing so starts with going beyond basic compliance and weaving a Security Mindset into the fabric of your organization.
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Remember when you only needed your phone, email, and sparkling personality to communicate at work? Then, one day, a colleague introduced a new tool that promised to free up your inbox and improve collaboration—and it did. Then another tool came along to solve a different problem, and then another, and another. Now, as notification after…
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Hybrid work models can be a successful bridge between remote and in person work. When instituted intentionally by thoughtful leaders who fully embrace the model, employees experience flexibility in their scheduling, reduced commuting time, more time with their families, and more focused collaborative interactions.
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Working from home certainly has its advantages. But if you’re the new guy or gal on staff, a remote workplace might seem challenging at first. You can’t rely on the convenience of casual office interactions to help you develop relationships with co-workers. We have advice on making remote work friends when chatting in the kitchen…
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It’s time to retire the phrase “soft skills.” So-called “soft” skills are essential for all professionals, especially those who work remotely. Remote employees can’t succeed without these competencies. In a remote work environment, miscommunication easily arises when someone lacks the skills to understand the tone of a message or ask for necessary clarification. Someone with underdeveloped teamwork…
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Organizations often ask us what they need to set up a productive remote workplace. That’s a big question without an easy answer. But regardless of your organization’s complexities, the important thing is to use cloud-based technologies. We have compiled the seven most essential technology categories every organization should have to operate remotely successfully. #1: Video…
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Many of us are over-achievers, but there can be a downside to all that striving. We have a tough time maintaining boundaries between our professional and personal lives. Work seeps into our off-hours, and working from home is further blurring these already fuzzy boundaries. An Atlassian survey provides proof of this blurring: remote professionals work longer hours,…
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What was your onboarding process when you started your current job? Was it comprehensive? Did anyone welcome you? Did you get an employee handbook? Or were you thrown into the deep end without a paddle? Considering Gallup reports that only 12 percent of employees feel their organizations do onboarding well, the odds are strong that you…
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