Facebook’s parent company FB 1.55% said on Tuesday it would fully reopen its offices in the United States at the end of January, but give workers the option of delaying their planned return until June. Meta-platforms Inc. FB 1.55% The new “office deferral program” is designed to give employees the …
Read More »Gowanda explains the remote switch | News, Sports, Jobs
OBSERVER Photo by Anthony Dolce The Gowanda School Board held one of its regular December meetings last week. GOWANDA – After five days of distance learning, Gowanda Central School returned to online learning at the start of last week. However, the switch to distance learning was not due to a …
Read More »Fully Remote Businesses Are Hiring – 4 Ways To Make Your Application Stand Out
FlexJobs, a job board that focuses on remote work, homework and flexible employment opportunities, recently posted a list of 50 companies that allow 100% of their employees to work remotely 100% of the time. The companies spanned various industries including technology, financial services, health and wellness, etc. Recent job postings …
Read More »UOB Malaysia now allows employees to work remotely up to twice a week
The Bank will also continue to offer all employees two hours of overtime per month to attend to their personal affairs during the working day. Eligible employees will also be able to opt for flexible working hours, starting their workday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. depending on their preferred …
Read More »Current working arrangements for faculty and staff will continue in spring 2022
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa .– After a successful transition to full campus operations and increased faculty and staff presence on site during the fall semester of 2021, university leaders have announced the continuation of all current guidelines on working arrangements for Penn State employees. during the spring semester of 2022. All …
Read More »APIs help banks meet B2B work-from-home demands
Driven by the pandemic and the resulting shift to remote working, businesses are digitizing their financial operations as fast as they can. In doing so, their banking partners are increasingly expected to help them through the process. Financial institutions (FIs) must meet this demand or risk losing business, and the …
Read More »Are the major resigners looking for stable remote work?
It is probably unwise to pin the big resignation on one cause. The reality is that workers are frustrated by many factors, including the lack of good benefits, limited development opportunities, poor COVID protocols and vaccination policies, and stagnant wages. That being said, there is no denying that remote working …
Read More »UK workforce shrinks after large increase in number of people choosing to leave work | Economic recovery
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has made the UK workforce smaller, younger and more female after a surge in the number of people leaving work during the lockdown, according to a report. The Resolution Foundation said that while mass unemployment had been avoided during the Covid-19 emergency, there …
Read More »The new work advantage? Remote working vacation packages or more free time if you are not flying
Some companies are starting to offer additional time off if employees are not traveling by plane AFP via Getty Images As the world dissects the impact of COP26 in Glasgow and efforts to stem the impacts of global warming, a new idea that is gaining traction is to what extent …
Read More »Work from home? You could be paid $ 10,000 to do it from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
32-year-old Tawny Ann De La Peña has lived the last decade of her life at an uninterrupted pace in big cities. As a former local TV news producer and native of Los Angeles, slowing down and moving to a small town was never on the horizon, she said – until …
Read More »How to answer job interview questions about the pandemic
Most people are tired of thinking about the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean they’re done talking about it. That’s certainly true for job searches and interviews, according to career experts. Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, hiring managers are still asking candidates questions about Covid-19, whether it’s …
Read More »5 ways to improve the mental health of software developers – TechCrunch
Lorna mitchell Donor Lorna Mitchell is the Developer Relations Manager at Aïven, a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. With World Mental Health Day just behind us, I thought about how the tech industry can be a tough place to stay mentally well. Working …
Read More »Nilkamal enables secure remote working with Citrix®
Enabling remote work has been a challenge for organizations around the world. When the pandemic struck, Nilkamal Limited, an industry pioneer in the manufacture of molded furniture and material handling products, had to figure out how to equip employees at its eight manufacturing plants, its network of more than 1,000 …
Read More »IRM: sharp drop in employers ready to offer teleworking to everyone
8 November 2021, 17:46 | Karl Tomusk The percentage of companies planning to adopt policies that would allow all employees to work remotely has risen from 39% to 26% since March, according to a survey by MRI Software. The trend suggests occupants are refining their future workplace strategies, according to …
Read More »Brian Colpak explains how remote working could make businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks
Tech expert Brian Colpak believes remote working will be here to stay long after the pandemic is over. Here’s why it increases the likelihood of cyber attacks. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – When the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses around the world had no choice but to …
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Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Respondents to FreeConferenceCall’s State of Remote Working Survey say remote working has improved their quality of work and enabled their business to hire outside their geographic area. Of the 1,251 respondents, 77% now work from home at least part of the …
Read More »Microsoft introduces Loop to strengthen remote collaborative work
Microsoft Corp. today Buckle revealed, a new âflexible boardâ collaborative application added to Microsoft 365 that allows remote teams to synchronize their work between applications. Built on Microsoft’s Fluid Framework, Loop allows teams to synchronize their work across multiple applications in a single pane and easily stay in touch without …
Read More »How can AI improve remote work communications?
Whether employees work from home by choice or by force, the remote working model has its share of challenges. Not everyone is cut out for the isolation that comes with working from home. And, for many knowledge workers, the conditions at home are less than ideal compared to working in …
Read More »Navigate the cybersecurity implications of remote working
Movies and other entertainment media have popularized the myth of “hackers” who break into secure computer networks only through malicious code. The reality is that most security breaches are only possible due to the theft or obtaining of credentials by opportunistic intruders. Cyber ââattackers have a variety of methods to …
Read More »Remote working could hurt city budgets – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
DAYTON – Cities and towns in Ohio are emerging from budget crises due to COVID-19, which some say could last for several years. About four in five cities and towns in the state will lose tax revenue this year due to the shift to working from home. Dayton appears to …
Read More »#WorkforceWednesday: Remote Work and Reasonable Accommodation, Important Dates for Federal Contractors, Learn About AI – Labor Law This Week® | Epstein Becker & Green
This week, we’re focusing on the rise in demands for remote work as a reasonable accommodation during COVID-19, and what employers should consider when responding to them. Remote work and reasonable accommodation (see attached video) A recent disability discrimination lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) shows that the …
Read More »Employees Never Want to Give Up Remote Work, Says New Nitro Productivity Report
INVITED RESEARCH: Nitro Software, a global document productivity software company accelerating digital transformation in organizations around the world, today released its Productivity 2022 Report, which explores how the pandemic has transformed productivity, workflows work and digital initiatives, as well as the trends and technologies that are shaping working in 2022 …
Read More »Lake County News, California – The future of work is hybrid – here are expert recommendations for success
A hybrid way of working means that employees share working time between the office and home. KT Images / The Image Bank via Getty Images COVID-19 has changed the way we work. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. workforce increasingly relied on remote collaboration technologies like video conferencing and Slack. …
Read More »3 out of 4 employees have a new appreciation for their work thanks to the remote work option
NEW YORK – Working from the comfort of your sofa can actually boost your confidence, especially when it comes to interviewing for new jobs. Seven in ten Americans think they’ve become more confident since switching to remote work, a new study finds. In a recent survey of 2,000 Americans who …
Read More »All Star Wins 2021 National Culture Awards for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development and Remote Working
DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida, 22 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – All Star Healthcare Solutions®, a full-service healthcare staffing company specializing in locum and permanent employment opportunities, today announced that it has won the Quarterly Recognition Awards for National Cultural Excellence from Top Venues 2021 work program in three categories: employee …
Read More »Smythe: the pros and cons of remote working | Workers’ Compensation News
Through Lee ann smythe Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 0 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March 2020, the employment landscape has changed dramatically and forever. Lee ann smythe The transition from office to remote work was a necessity for most office businesses that needed to maintain their …
Read More »Pindrop Downsizes Atlanta HQ, Expands Global Reach Through Remote Shift
The Interlock is a technology-driven mixed-use development in West Midtown. Atlanta-based water drop Dramatically shrinks its headquarters footprint even as it succeeds in attracting world-class talent and increasing its global reach in an era of an upside-down pandemic. The Atlanta-based tech company, which has raised about $ 220 million since …
Read More »Develop employees for hybrid remote working
This remains a “big blind spot” for too many organizations, writes expert Ben Brooks. When formulating your 2022 HR plans and budgets, have you adapted your learning and development plans and your talent management strategies to properly equip your employees to succeed in hybrid and remote work structures? If you’re …
Read More »Looking for a remote job? These 30 companies are looking for remote employees
American workers have experienced judgment. March 2020, the month COVID-19 started shutting down businesses, was unprecedented and frightening. For many Americans, it has also changed their lives. Some have lost friends or family to the pandemic, while others have suffered from the long-term effects of the virus. Psychologists call these …
Read More »COVID-19 is forcing video game companies to rethink remote working
Jordan Lemos, video game writer, has lived in three different cities for the past five years. He moved from Los Angeles to Quebec City to Seattle – working on blockbusters like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Ghost of Tsushima – because the jobs demanded it. So when he was looking for …
Read More »Will Americans continue to work from home? What is a survey found
Many people in the United States don’t expect to be back to work in person anytime soon. A Gallup poll conducted September 13-19 among 4,034 adults was found many full-time workers in the country still work remotely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Of these, most plan to continue doing so …
Read More »Do you still work from home? 7 out of 10 teleworkers feel the impact of social isolation | WUTR / WFXV
(Getty Images) NEW YORK – More than a year after switching to telecommuting, seven in ten employees feel more isolated than in the office. This is what emerges from a recent survey of 2,000 Americans working from home, which explored the social impact of being absent from the workplace for …
Read More »Amazon allows indefinite teleworking
In this edition of 5 Things, Food Management highlights five things you may have missed recently about developments affecting on-site catering. Here’s your list for today: UNC reopens a dining room while UR closes one Related: 5 things: Denver schools will operate their own 5-acre greenhouse In response to student …
Read More »Online accounting firm adds 100 jobs with option for remote work
Accountant Online is recruiting for tech and accounting jobs, with remote and hybrid work options for everyone. Online accounting firm Accountant Online will create 100 new tech and accounting jobs over the next four years, tripling its workforce in Ireland. Accountant Online currently employs 51 people. It has offices in …
Read More »Some employees believe remote working has hampered career growth, study finds
How To Cope With COVID-19 Stress | LiveNOW from FOX As the country makes progress against the Even as the country makes progress against the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are feeling stressed due to circumstances beyond their control. FOX 2 spoke to Jenee Johnson from the San Francisco Department of …
Read More »Half of teleworkers remain silent during video conferences
Cisco has found that nearly half of remote participants do not speak during video conferences in collaboration products. The company released the findings as part of its Hybrid work index, which details the habits of employees after the switch to remote work caused by the pandemic. The report, released this …
Read More »USU remote work programs win national award
Kailey Foster: Recently, the US Economic Development Administration announced that Utah State University’s online distance initiative is receiving a $ 1.1 million Care Act Recovery Assistance grant along with other recognitions. Paul Hill, Director of the Remote Online Initiative, joins me today to talk about these recognitions, and more. First, …
Read More »Remote working has a negative impact on many small businesses
DENVER, Colorado – Since the start of the pandemic, more and more companies have allowed their employees to work remotely. However, businesses that depend on clients who work in the office are suffering, and experts say those businesses need to adapt. According to Global Workplace Analytics, one in four Americans …
Read More »Remote work Contributing to the “Great Resignation”.
Almost half of UK and US workers say the lack of time with employers has stalled their career progression. A study commissioned by Beamery found that more than half of them were planning to quit their jobs. Remote working means poorer mental health and more frustration for some, said Beamery …
Read More »Dangers and Hidden Tax Benefits When Managing a Workforce Remotely
It is time for tax and mobility professionals to prepare for the change. The pandemic has accelerated trends in the remote workforce, and working from anywhere is becoming a built-in feature in businesses. For accounting firms and mobility leaders, the realities of managing a remote workforce, both positive and negative, …
Read More »Remote recruitment and integration: a necessity for the new normal | Mitratech Holdings, Inc
Considerations to keep in mind As you would expect, remote integration comes with a few considerations to take into account. 37% of teleworkers don’t feel connected to their peers, and onboarding can play an important role in making your employees feel comfortable and supported. Try to think about it from …
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Read More »Remote work projections are on the rise in the US survey of managers
A growing number of American professionals plan to be away from an office entirely over the next five years, signaling a permanent change in the workplace and greater use of freelancers by businesses. A survey of more than 1,000 hiring managers finds 40.7 million Americans plan to work remotely by …
Read More »PwC’s new policy offers full-time remote work to U.S. employees
The pandemic has taken its toll, no doubt, but it also has its very vague glimmers of hope, at least for a few. It is perhaps thanks to the pandemic that the accounting and consulting firm PwC has relaxed its rigid working rules and adopted remote working on a permanent …
Read More »What we gain – and lose – in the age of remote working, and how businesses can respond
Summary of the event produced by The Globe and Mail’s Events Team. The Globe editorial staff was not involved. According to Statistics Canada, a relatively small number of Canadians (about 4%) were permanently working from home before the closures of the COVID-19 pandemic. That number, of course, swelled in 2020 …
Read More »How small town workers stand to gain from the remote working revolution
When the pandemic struck, we witnessed the unfortunate exodus of blue-collar migrants from cities as they struggled to reach their hometowns. Although several of them have pledged never to return to cities, the sad reality is that this might not be feasible. The economic constraints that forced them to leave …
Read More »“What does remote work look like”
Time is running out for the decade. With less than 20 days from the end, it makes us reflect on the paths of the various economic sectors in the United States. And no industry has known a more tumultuous time than Big Tech. Much has changed in ten years. For …
Read More »Colombia: New law on remote work enacted
Law 2121 provided the main requirements for remote work as follows: The modalities of remote work must be agreed by the parties. The contract can be carried out using existing or new technologies, and any other means allowing employees to perform their functions remotely. The remote working method will apply …
Read More »Remote work drives demand for vacation homes
Demand for vacation homes in August fell 19.3% year-on-year, marking the third consecutive month of decline while demand for primary homes fell 1%, its second month of decline. According to Lily Katz, data reporter at Redfin, just because the numbers are down year over year, it’s important to note that …
Read More »Remote working and collaboration in the new global economy | Info4u
In the second half of the twentieth century, as the global economy changed and businesses began to internationalize, C-suite employees and other senior staff often found themselves traveling a lot to do Business. It has become common for executives and business owners to spend a lot of time (and money) …
Read More »After 18 months of working remotely, is the end of the office imminent?
The coronavirus has changed many aspects of our daily work environment. From remote working, home offices to Zoom meetings, the pandemic has presented businesses with new ways of operating and opportunities to rethink safety and comfort. While there have been numerous reports of the office’s disappearance, reality has shown otherwise. …
Read More »Enterprise security challenges and increased use of the cloud fueled by remote working
81% of US-based IT professionals believe that having remote workers has increased business security challenges, while 74% agree that their organization’s use of cloud solutions has increased as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a report from ManageEngine. The report also found that 96% of U.S. organizations plan …
Read More »Remote work possible for only 11% of the Brazilian workforce
Remote working was not an option for the vast majority of the population in Brazil, according to a study on the adoption of the home office format across the country in 2020. Some 74 million people were employed in Brazil in 2020, of which 8.2 million (11%) in total worked …
Read More »Business attack surface explodes due to remote working
74% of organizations attribute recent cyberattacks with a business impact to technological vulnerabilities put in place during the pandemic. The data comes from a study conducted by Forrester Consulting of more than 1,300 security managers, business executives and remote employees. From cloud services and applications to personal devices and remote …
Read More »Future of hybrid and remote work will increase Orwellian Big-Brother ‘Tattleware’ spyware for surveillance workers
Big Brother officials are deploying software to monitor every movement of workers remotely. getty One of the main reasons management opposes remote working is that they are losing control over micromanagement. The ego-driven supervisors who see themselves as the saviors of the business truly believe that if it weren’t for …
Read More »Busch Light gives remote work a breath of fresh air with an outdoor workspace
âTREEWORKâ Beer brewed for the great outdoors revolutionizes remote working with a one-of-a-kind co-working space in the Colorado wilderness With Labor Day behind us, many still wonder what work will look like this fall and beyond. Flexible working arrangements show no signs of slowing down, which is why Busch Light …
Read More »Telecommuting fueled by the COVID pandemic is growing in popularity
MANKATO, Minn. – As was the case with many offices, last year’s sudden decision to send many people home to work came as a surprise to the Le Sueur County Social Services Department. âWhen we started (remotely) it was like taking the bandage off. We had to do it,â said …
Read More »The impact of remote work on climate change
Remote working is gaining popularity with companies encouraging their staff to work from home. Employees can choose between working from home full time or alternating between working in the office and at home. The gradual migration from corporate work to remote work has varying effects on climate change. Let’s discuss …
Read More »Utah company tackles remote working problems by creating virtual workspace
A new Utah-based tech company has launched a new platform called MyHive that allows remote and hybrid businesses to create virtual office space for their employees. (My hive) PROVO – As the business world grapples with the persistent prevalence of remote working, a new Utah-based tech company has launched a …
Read More »Boulder County telecommuters still show support for Bike to Work Day – Longmont Times-Call
On Wednesday, the smell of fresh pancake batter hitting the hot griddle descended Kimbark Street as cyclists converged outside the Longmont Civic Center for an early morning breakfast in honor of Bike to Work Day. The 20-plus-year Longmont event, which took a COVID-19 hiatus in Boulder County last year, has …
Read More »Busch takes remote work outdoors with the TreeWork space
Dive brief: Busch Light will host an outdoor co-working space called TreeWork in the forests of northern Colorado, according to details emailed to Marketing Dive. TreeWork offers a “stylish and well ventilated” office space, Wi-Fi, Busch Light happy hours, grills, campfires, and the option of camping outdoors. Fans can reserve …
Read More »Kandiyohi County Council approves remote work policy for eligible staff
Now, 18 months later, with the vast majority of county employees returning to office, the Kandiyohi County Commissioners Council has approved the county’s first remote work policy. âWe’ve been working on the remote work policy for several months now,â County Administrator Larry Kleindl said. A staff committee was set up …
Read More »Why the city will survive the era of pandemics and remote work: Planet Money: NPR
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Read More »Another truth about remote working
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Read More »Remote work is growing in popularity | Millennium
MANKATO – As with many offices, last year’s sudden decision to send many people home to work came as a surprise to the Le Sueur County Social Services Department. âWhen we started (remotely) it was like taking the bandage off. We were forced to do it, âsaid department head Sue …
Read More »Motorola launches remote work-oriented smartphone
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail The way we work has changed and continues to evolve – now, with remote and hybrid working slowly replacing traditional offices, companies need to figure out how to provide their employees with all the tools they need to work effectively, no matter …
Read More »Telecommuting leadership: how to lead and be led
It’s no secret that the pandemic has changed the very nature of long-term work – perhaps permanently. At the start of last year, millions of Americans and their employers quickly switched from working in offices to working remotely. A year and a half later, many employees are still working remotely. …
Read More »Remote working could have a major impact on coastal communities – CBS Boston
HYANNIS (CBS) – Working from home has become the norm for many people during the pandemic, but it may be here to stay. This could have a major impact on coastal Massachusetts communities. On Cape Cod, builders are busy. Rob Brennan, president of CapeBuilt, has new developments in Hyannis and …
Read More »Remote work could have a lasting impact on coastal communities – Boston News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and Boston’s Best
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Read More »Kandiyohi County to Consider Remote Work Policy at Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 21
WILLMAR – Kandiyohi County’s first-ever remote work policy is on the agenda when the county commissioners’ council meets in the health and social services building on Tuesday. If approved, it would allow some employees to work from home provided they have the approval of their immediate superiors. A remote work …
Read More »EEOC files first combination of remote work stigma linked to pandemic
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced many employers to implement remote working arrangements (both to continue their operations and to comply with new state and federal regulations), many employers and legal lawyers have wondered how this development would impact on the obligation of companies to allow employees to work from home …
Read More »We asked you what you think of your return to work. Here is what you had to say.
We know it and you know it too: the pandemic has ruined a LOT of jobs. Some workers lost their jobs, some found new jobs, some started working from home (and some never stopped), some did a little remote work and office projects – you name a scenario of work, …
Read More »FoCo, BoCo crack list of the best remote working sites – BizWest
FORT COLLINS and BOULDER – An advertisement real estate news site reports Fort Collins and Boulder are two of the top 20 cities for remote working. FoCo was # 11; The eponymous town of BoCo was No. 15. Other cities included those attracting because of the weather – the first …
Read More »Saul Ewing’s new talent director talks about remote work and wage wars
The logo of the law firm Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr at their offices in Philadelphia, PA on June 10, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Chandra Kilgriff is the first to occupy the newly created position With advocates eager for flexibility, “We must determine what the ideal looks like after …
Read More »Trends in remote work and litigation in the legal sector
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The legal industry has faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the shift to remote work, adapting to remote litigation, and increased competition for talent. While it remains to be seen whether the legal industry will embrace remote work and litigation permanently after the pandemic …
Read More »Remote work: Twitter CEO says employees won’t have to come back to office
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Read More »Study Explores ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Approach in a Remote Working World / Digital Information World
With the pandemic creating a more distance-centric workforce, it makes sense that technology has become more important than ever to employees. That said, some employees prefer certain computers or types of equipment over others, and employer-provided technology can sometimes create barriers for some employees who might not be used to …
Read More »A quick guide to managing your remote team in the new normal
August 27, 2021 6 minutes to read Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. At the height of the pandemic, remote working has become a necessity for almost all businesses. Now the lockdowns are over, but many companies have decided to continue working remotely. There are many benefits to …
Read More »It’s “Back to that bubble of isolation” for workers who aspire to the office
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail By Kellen Browning, The New York Times Before the pandemic, Roya Joseph’s days at the office were defined by interaction. She looked forward to informal conversations with coworkers, mentoring sessions with managers, and periodic freewheeling discussions – known as âtea timeâ – …
Read More »Remote work can now last two years, worrying some bosses
With the latest wave of back-to-office delays from Covid-19, some companies are considering a new possibility: offices could be closed for nearly two years. This makes executives fear that the longer people stay at home, the more difficult or disruptive it might be to get them back eventually. Many employees …
Read More »Missouri sets remote work rules for state employees
After months of development, state agencies may soon have standardized guidelines for remote working. Chris Moreland, public information officer for the Office of Administration, said state agencies were working with OA to identify alternative labor standards for all departments. Departments are discussing standards for providing training, regular in-person meetings, mentors, …
Read More »5 tools to help your remote work business click away
Before the pandemic, working from home was often seen as a benefit rather than a requirement. But once COVID-19 hit, many companies switched to a remote work environment first – a change that is now permanent in some cases. Recent Gallup research data shows that on average, 52% of all …
Read More »Remote work allows professionals to work from anywhere
(iStock) Workplaces have had to adapt to the new reality. In March 2020, when our country went into lockdown, we started learning that we could do all kinds of jobs without going to the office. Not all jobs traditionally required face-to-face meetings did not really need this functionality. Now, in …
Read More »Remote working happened overnight, out of necessity rather than design: Sumed Marwaha, MD, Unisys India
SUMED MARWAHA, Vice President and Director of Regional Services, Unisys India In India, companies across industries such as BFSI, manufacturing, e-commerce, healthcare, and government are turning to the cloud ecosystem. This move to the cloud is associated with cybersecurity risks, as traditional perimeter security can no longer protect the corporate …
Read More »VMware Boosts Remote Work Support with Latest SaaS Innovations on Horizon Platform
VMware continues to expand its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform, introducing new features to make it easier for IT to manage Horizon deployments where whether they’re located, on premise or in the cloud. âApplications migrate to the cloud and employees access them from anywhere, creating a more …
Read More »Remote working has changed the willingness of Canadians to travel
After more than a year of working from home, many Canadians are not ready to give up the benefits of avoiding commuting to work. According to a recent to study Conducted by Angus Reid on behalf of flexible workspace provider International Workplace Group (IWG), nearly a third of Canadians want …
Read More »Physical security for law firms and legal professionals in a remote working environment
Given the immense amount of critical information that now exists only in electronic form, law firms are wise to increase the means to protect their digital data repositories, especially in light of the increase in ransomware. and other cyber attacks. However, law firms should be mindful of the continued need …
Read More »From remote work to hybrid offices – Here’s how you can ensure employee online security as a leader
Maximizing network security for your business and your employees starts with human behavior. 90% of cyber attacks result from human error, often non-IT employees who unwittingly expose the company to bad actors. In the era of COVID, remote working and hybrid offices complicate the problem by increasing the exposure and …
Read More »Colorado’s new wage law is a danger to remote workers
Employers don’t read the fine print and exclude Coloradans. The state’s law on equal pay for equal work, which came into effect in January this year, has had unintended consequences. The law, which was supposed to increase transparency and equality in hiring practices, contains a provision that employers are trying …
Read More »Emotional intelligence helps teleworkers thrive at work
It is still not clear exactly what our workplaces will look like after COVID-19. Recent polls show that the majority of executives believe it is important for corporate culture to have staff in the workplace at least part of the time. Employees seem a little less eager to return to …
Read More »Embrace remote working or prepare to lose more than the best talent
You may have seen the headlines in recent weeks: My company was behind some of these headlines because of a big survey we have led what we call the âeverywhere workplaceâ. And data from that survey made it clear that the workplace everywhere is here to stay, with two-thirds of …
Read More »What is a remote labor dispute? 12 ways to prevent it
If you think that conflicts only happen face to face, you are wrong. Conflicts can arise even when the entire team is working from home. In fact, remote work dispute has become a common occurrence in the new normal. By having in-depth knowledge of this type of workplace conflict and …
Read More »Apple employees say company cracked down on remote working
Apple employees say it’s harder than ever to get remote work requests approved after the company rolls out a new hybrid model that will require people to return to the office three days a week from the start September. Some employees say they will resign if Apple doesn’t change its …
Read More »Boston and Cambridge could see major changes as some workers never return, McKinsey report says
Based on surveys of hundreds of businesses and residents in April, McKinsey found that more than a third of local employers plan to reduce their real estate footprint over the next two years. As a result, demand for office space could drop by up to 20% and commuter train use …
Read More »How Lawyers Can Successfully Get Hired for a Remote Position
Many lawyers have enjoyed the experience of working remotely during the pandemic. Now that law firms across the country have started to reopen, often requiring in-person hours of operation, there are a large number of legal professionals seeking remote jobs, either for a position at full time or as a …
Read More »Remote work loses its luster, employers want people at home
After months of keeping employees home to dodge COVID-19, many companies are concluding that the best place for most of their employees is back in the office. The pandemic has proven that people don’t need to sit at desks full time, but employers are bringing people back with at least …
Read More »These are the best cities in the world for remote working
Melbourne, Australia Olga Kachobin | EyeEm | Getty Images The Australian city of Melbourne has proven to be the best city in the world for remote working, according to a ranking by the on-demand housing platform Nestpick. Melbourne scored well on livability factors such as safety, health care, culture and …
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RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) – Employers in the Triangle are less likely to allow remote working than companies nationwide, according to a report released Friday by technology investors. The group, Telstra Ventures, finds that only 5.7% of jobs posted by companies in Raleigh and Durham from April 1 through Wednesday are …
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Illinois community celebrates 4th of July parade Getty Images A recent survey on remote work and pay by salary.com provides information on employers’ attitudes towards remote work. It also raises the question of what is your preference for remote working and how are you going to defend it? The survey …
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