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Virtual Accountability: How One Company Is Changing Remote Work
Isolation and lack of focus are examples of two problems that can afflict remote workers. And while they aren’t always related, Focusmate is trying to offer a single solution for both. Find out how.
Is Classical Music Really Better for Thinking?
Leading a top-quality remote team requires a sharp mind! Is there any truth to the myth that classical music helps you make better decisions? Our writer Sarah dives deep into the subject. Here’s what she found.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Recruitment Forever
As AI develops further every year, what does this mean for hiring, recruitment, and HR? Will it impact remote recruitment? Here, we go over the latest developments in AI Hiring and HR.
The Best Productivity Trackers for Remote Workers
One of the most commonly held misconceptions about remote workers is that they don’t pull their weight. It doesn’t matter how many studies show that working remotely increases productivity, the concerns that digital nomads are
Cybersecurity Tips for Global Companies
What are the first steps to ensure your company’s data isn’t vulnerable when your teams are partly or entirely remote? Read on to find out.
Best Remote Team Tools – Version Control
Every development team needs Version Control Software. But which is best for remote teams? We look at SVN, Git, and Mercurial and compare their features.
“Yeah but, Yahoo!” Learning from Remote Work’s Biggest Fail
When Marissa Mayer called her Yahoos back into the office, it was seen as a death knell for remote working. It wasn’t, but can we learn lessons from this big remote fail?
Lessons Learned From Fully Remote Company Hotjar
Hotjar is a unicorn amongst small tech startups. Headquartered in Malta, they’ve always been 100% distributed. Even after surpassing €15 million in ARR, they operate with the same mindfulness the founding group had at the start. This company is a heady blend of practicality and idealism that’s attracting the best talents. What else is this fully-remote company doing differently and what can you take away from them? Find out.
Does Your Small Business Need a Remote CFO?
In this article, we explore a few reasons why your small business might need a CFO – and why a remote position is a good way to fill this role!
5 Distractions in Remote Work – and How to Avoid Them
When people think about working from home, they think distractions. Here are 5 tips to help you stay focused no matter where you’re working from.
Why Does Remote Work Sometimes Fail?
Remote work comes with several benefits, but occasionally employees and managers don’t adapt correctly to the new arrangement. To help you make the most of remote work, here are some of the top reasons it sometimes fails.
Behavioral Attributes to Consider in Remote Workers
A recent study conducted by scientists at Baylor University indicates that one’s capacity to be a successful remote worker is dependent on their levels of two personality traits: autonomy and emotional stability. Let’s see what it all means, and how it should affect your hiring.
