Is Working from Home Ruining Your Health?
It’s well documented that people working from home work longer hours than their onsite counterparts, creating some serious work-related health concerns. As with most problems, prevention is key. According to Global Workplace Analytics, working from home is a work style that continues to grow at an alarming rate. Not only is the number […]
Top Skills Employers Want In Remote Employees
The top personal skills employers want in remote staff–and why they’re so important. A job ad is often your first point of contact with a potential employer and where you learn what a position is all about. But an ad can’t tell the whole story; it’s not feasible for an employer to spell everything […]
Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center?
Companies around the world now use virtual call centers staffed with agents who work from home. Every now and then I’ll meet people who tell me about a recent customer service call they made. I always get a kick out of their surprise once I tell them the agents they spoke to were most […]
Employers: Working with Remote Employees
Flexibility on the job is a top priority for many job seekers, so more and more companies are offering remote work options to attract desirable applicants. It’s a sad but true fact that once companies have recruited and on-boarded remote employees, out-of-site soon becomes out-of-mind. The burden is on teleworkers to be visible as […]
10 Tips to Help You Master Your Video Interview
How do you ace a video interview? For starters, you recognize that it is a real interview. According to a 2011 Aberdeen Group study, a two-way virtual or video interview is the most common and preferred type of interview for connecting with remote candidates. How do you ace one of these two-way video […]
10 Top Personal Traits You Need To Work Remotely
Do you have the personal traits to succeed as a remote employee? Thinking about this whole “teleworking thing”? Be forewarned: Not everyone is cut out for this lifestyle. There are personal traits that are consistent for most teleworkers who thrive working in a remote environment. So, before you jump into unfamiliar territory, take […]
