Roles and Responsibilities

The employment landscape has undergone some significant developments in the last decade or so. Obviously, there’s the shifts in employee priorities, brought on by economic turmoil and the COVID-19 pandemic. Not to mention that remote and hybrid working practices are becoming increasingly prominent. But, a fresh “collar” designation has also emerged recently: new collar workers. …

Job Skills Over Degree: The Rise of Remote New Collar Workers Read More »

It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about 5 remote team members, or 50, it takes effort for coworkers (and managers!) to get acquainted with each other. There’s no physical water cooler, no collaborative stand-up meetings, or long lunches to help facilitate togetherness. It’s incredibly important to have a bond with your remote team members, and …

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I estimate that I’ve interviewed a couple hundred remote workers in the last 15 years. Some were for long, permanent jobs. Others were for one-off projects that only lasted a couple of months. Regardless of the exact situation, good questions are the centerpiece of an interview. In this post I want to dive into some …

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When the world went remote, managers with a traditional background were affected in very unique ways. They went from a world of seeing their employees in person every day, to not seeing anyone for months at a time. For your average 45+ year-old manager, this was (and continues to be) quite the culture shock. Unfortunately, …

Remote Managers: Do You Have These 10 “Helicopter Boss” Traits? Read More »

As the saying goes, “change is the only constant,” and nowhere is this truer than in the dynamic landscape of work. Picture this: just a few short years ago, the idea of remote work was a far-off vision, a promising possibility that was probably going to take decades to be fully accepted (still might). But …

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In the realm of remote work, where face-to-face interactions are replaced by screens and physical distance can span continents, building trust becomes both a challenge and a necessity. Trust is the invisible thread that weaves individuals into a cohesive team, fostering collaboration, driving productivity, and nurturing a positive work culture, even when separated by thousands …

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Updated: 5/19/2023 Let’s clear something up right off the bat: remote work isn’t only for tech wizards and coding gurus. While it’s true that the digital revolution has opened up a world of tech-related remote jobs, there’s plenty of room for folks who aren’t necessarily tech-savvy. So, if you’re an older individual, retired, or just …

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We all know that remote work is on the rise, and it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s become the norm for many of us. More and more people are discovering the wonders of asynchronous work, which offers even more flexibility and freedom in our daily lives. If you’re ready to …

12 Asynchronous Remote Jobs and Where to Find Them Read More »

Have you ever dreamed of cutting back on work hours to pursue your passions or travel the world, but you’re not quite ready to hang up your hat completely? You’re not alone. Many remote workers are discovering the beauty of semi-retirement. In this post, we’ll dive into what semi-retirement means, how to plan for it …

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