It can be easy to fall into the “out of sight, out of mind” trap, to overwhelm your remote worker with the sheer amount of workload you give them. To prevent them from becoming overwhelmed, keep reading to find out what can cause your team to feel this way and why, which signs to be on the lookout for, and how to keep your staff from getting that way in the first place.
Remote roles have already expanded to include senior level and managerial positions. Last year a quarter of the remote jobs posted were for managerial roles. But if you use the same yardstick to hire a remote manager as another employee, you’ll fall short of the ideal candidate mark. Here’s what you need to know when hiring a remote manager.
On the second episode StaffITRight, the official podcast of DistantJob we interview Trevor Longino, le enfant terrible of the marketing world.
Of all the tasks a remote team manager is asked to do, hosting remote team meetings could be considered the most challenging. But don’t fear, we have some tips to help you. Here is our definitive guide to chairing a remote team meeting, like a boss.
In this post, we look at tools that help your remote team to collaborate. We have recommendations for virtual whiteboards, annotation tools, brainstorming and more.
Office Space is a favorite movie of ours. Can it teach us something about how to manage and motivate remote employees? Let’s see.
When all members are not sharing an office or the same working hours, problem-solving in a team can run into various snags. Without a set process, there will be chaos and distractions. Here’s a checklist to help your remote team navigate the process of problem-solving so they can focus on the actual work.
Every remote team needs a way to password product between team members. This guide walks you through what to look for in a file sharing solution and looks at the features of a few of the most recommended.
How do you know you’ll be a good fit as a manager for a remote programmer? The task can seem daunting, but you’ll find you’re up to the challenge if you follow these five suggestions from real programmers.
