Can you believe it’s 2019 already? For some of us, that was a year we only thought possible in science fiction movies; but ready or not, it’s here. For many of the clients we’ve talked to, it’s finally time to quit dealing with remote work as something aside from their normal planning, and to make it a standard part of how things get done in their companies. The truth is if … [Read more...]
Can I Work Remotely and Still Have a Career?
Twice in the last week I’ve been asked the same question: “Can I work remotely and still have a career path with my employer?” That’s kind of a trick question, because it largely depends on the employer, but in general the answer should be yes—if you’re willing to put in the work. There is a difference between a job (employment and a paycheck) and a career (a continuing arc of … [Read more...]
Can There Be Workplace Bullying When There’s No Workplace?
There have been a number of stories in the news about workplace bullying. Most of them revolve around incidents of physical intimidation and threats. So, working from home seems like a good answer to the problem. But a recent conversation with someone brought something else to light: Can you be the victim of workplace bullying and harassment when you aren’t in the same location … [Read more...]
Employee Turnover: How Nine Bucks Could Save You Thousands
During a class the other day, one of our participants said he was thinking of leaving his employer. This was a surprise because it’s a good company that just started letting people work from home and they were bragging about how it’s increased employee satisfaction. So why was this employee so angry he’d leave a sweet gig? The problem was a $9 mouse for his laptop. One of the … [Read more...]
Is Office Work an Antiquated Idea?
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Once upon a time most people worked from home. They plowed fields, milked cows, fed the hogs, all on their own property. Transportation and technology simply didn't allow most people to earn a living very far, if at all, from where they lived. Fast forward almost 200 years, looking through the lens of the Industrial … [Read more...]