Remote (Work) Control: The Top 5 Digital Workplace Trends for 2017
It is undeniable that working remotely benefits employees as well as employers. From technology gurus to those who are writers, freelancing truly benefits everyone involved.
Protect the Future of the Global Workforce with Fair Remote Work Compensation
Remote workers are qualified, essential components of their value stream. Unfortunately, remote workers, and particularly independent contractors and freelancers, often struggle to get paid. When most companies have years of payroll experience, why does this happen?
How to Hire an Exceptional Front-End Developer
An exceptional front-end developer blends technology and vision. Front-end developers are the bridge between the designer and the back-end programmer, emulating just the right combination of creativity and tech-savvy.
The Guide to Remote Work Hiring for Freelancers and Their Employers
It’s no secret anymore – remote work makes for a great professional and personal life, and some of the most talented creative and technical specialists in the world choose to work outside the office. Business owners and hiring managers have noticed the shift in the employment landscape, are beginning to embrace remote hires, too.
In fact, some of the biggest companies in the world are now hiring remote workers on a regular basis, which will continue to make it tougher for organizations that refuse to offer remote staff to grab the best talent.
Buffer: The King of Remote Work Culture
When we’re asked if there’s a company that epitomizes our idea of excellent remote work culture, the first one that comes to our minds is Buffer.
What started in 2010 as a young man’s bedroom idea, Buffer has now grown to 25 employees, and promotes an awesome offsite culture that’s just as authentic as its roots. Buffer’s original two members, Joel and Leo, were profoundly impacted by Dale Carnegie’s classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and from that book, they created 10 values to guide the Buffer organization. These 10 values have shaped Buffer into what it is today
Communicating with Your Remote Team through Email
Remote workers spend a considerable amount of time communicating with their teams and clients through email. For a freelancer, the ability to write effectively is an essential skill, and in a mixed-method world where all factions of people, from millennials to baby boomers, are interacting with each other through email communication, you’ll want to make sure you know how to write professionally in a remote business environment.
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