Remote work
Becoming a business owner is a healthy career goal, and when you are ready to venture into the world of being your own boss, it is important to understand what net profit is and how to calculate it. After all, the main objective of a business is to generate profits. Understanding gross profit and net income/net […]
Business executives and middle managers make difficult decisions every day, and their choices either pay off or become costly mistakes. If you want to make better decisions for your business, performing a SWOT analysis can help you achieve that. Lecturers from the University of California illustrated how a SWOT analysis can help organizations and employees maximize potential, improve performance, minimize operational risks, […]
With more companies discovering the benefits of remote work, the fight for global talent intensifies. By not limiting their options to their geographical area, HR managers can gain access to a bigger talent pool, which is beneficial to both employees and employers. After all, socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural diversity can have a positive impact on company […]
The way we work has changed forever. The gig economy is here to stay, and businesses are adapting to the new reality. Employers are enjoying reduced overhead costs and increased productivity, which means more profits for their businesses. As for employees, they are enjoying a more flexible work lifestyle, are less stressed due to reduced commute […]
It’s so exciting to always have your kids with you all the time, but it can interfere with your work if you don’t know how to handle it. Children are like little angels that can keep your heart warm with their play, smiles, and loud cries, but their troubles can also affect your concentration. Is […]
Work-life balance is how workers distribute their time to stay productive at work and take care of their personal obligations. A good work-life balance ensures that you allocate just enough time to work on projects without overworking yourself and also focus on your private life, like taking care of family, pets, and friends and attending social events. But let’s face […]
When the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, government units around the world required people to stay at home. Of course, lockdowns have forced companies to move their non-essential operations to their houses. Businesses had to find ways to adapt to the situation. For many, especially those who hate the commute to their office, […]
The global pandemic forced millions of workers around the world to experiment with the work-from-home concept, and employers had no option but to quickly find ways to adapt to this seismic shift. The Coronavirus has reshaped society, and some things are never going back to the way they were. Top on this list is the traditional office setting. Now, […]
This may come as a surprise to many, but working from home can actually cause trouble sleeping. Therefore, you might ask, “Is there a connection between working from home and sleep quality?” Numerous studies trying to establish the connection between remote work and sleep habits link the lack of sleep to various stressors associated with working from home. […]
Remote work has been a hot topic for a while now, with both critics and proponents of this new alternative model of work raising valid points as to where it stands in the future of businesses. While it’s true that not all types of businesses can go fully remote (think construction and manufacturing), working from home […]
There’s no denying the fact that remote working is a rapidly growing trend. While organizations and businesses had already started to embrace this new style of work before the COVID-19 pandemic, the abrupt surge in remote work has largely been due to the current global health crisis. If you run a business, you must be wondering: […]
As more companies are suddenly forced to switch to remote working due to the COVID-19 crisis, the haphazard preparations can create cybersecurity threats for your company and remote employees. Normally, companies and organizations protect their networks using layers of security to keep their data safe. However, when you work from home on your personal network […]
Operating a business and managing a remote team at the same time can be challenging. Several responsibilities come with it, including the excruciating process of generating, processing, and sending out invoices. Unfortunately, the task is indispensable in any business. According to a survey conducted by Ardent Partners, 55% of businesses consider the accounts payable process […]
Some people consider themselves Excel rock stars who can power through formulae and pivot tables on spreadsheets. However, there are project managers who do not like using the all-too-complicated program to organize their tasks. This is also the reason why the visually appealing, Trello project management platform is quite popular among so many individuals, with over […]
