How to WFA While Others Return to Office
6 min read
So, you tried this WFA thing for the first time in 2020, but how do you keep it going if your company is bringing people back to the office?…
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How-tos, info, tips, and tricks for people who work remotely (or want to). The do’s and don’ts of all things remote work.
5 Tips to Delete Distance Bias as Some Head Back to the Office
3 min read
Sacha Connor is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that trains hybrid and remote teams how to lead, communicate, and drive culture across distance. Virtual Work Insider has…
This 'Passport' Allows Digital Nomads to Travel and Work in Comfort
5 min read
Travel boutique Oasis Collections launches its "Passport" subscription service for remote workers looking to test-drive the digital nomad lifestyle in the world’s most desirable cities.…
Video Interviews: 7 Tips for Creating an Inclusive Interview Experience
5 min read
Sacha Connor is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that trains hybrid and remote teams how to lead, communicate, and drive culture across distance. Virtual Work Insider has…
How to Treat Your Remote Job Like an Office Job (but Better)
6 min read
The flexibility remote work brings means we can design our careers around our lives, and still maintain the productivity we enjoyed in the office (maybe even exceed it).…
Tax Tips for Remote Workers: What You Need to Know If You Were WFH in 2020
6 min read
If you work in more than one state in a year, it’s a good idea to reach out to your CPA to find out how those state taxes work. You’ll likely need to file a state return for each state in which you worked.…
wrkfrce Playbook Project: How to Create a Strong Remote Culture
5 min read
To complement our summaries of playbooks by leading remote-first companies, digital nomad Sarah Archer has put together a three-part thematic series covering everything current—and aspiring—remote businesses need to…
Tips for Avoiding WFH Injuries and a Trip to the Chiropractor
5 min read
We’ve put together a list of the most common WFH injuries and the simple tips and changes that could help you avoid them.…
How to Preserve Company Culture With a Remote Workforce
4 min read
There’s never been a better time to reconnect yourself and your employees with the core values of your company.…
How to Land—and Maximize—a Virtual Internship
4 min read
Virtual internships are back. We've got tips to snag a great one for yourself.…
Hybrid Organizations: 3 Keys to Keeping Engagement & Productivity High
6 min read
Converting to a hybrid work environment, with some employees in the office and others working from home, can be challenging. There are three key ways to keep employees engaged and productivity high.…
7 of the Best—and Most Accessible—Work-from-Anywhere Jobs
6 min read
These jobs have a low barrier to entry, pay well, and can be done from anywhere.…
wrkfrce Playbook Project: How to Communicate and Collaborate as a Remote Team
7 min read
To complement our summaries of playbooks by leading remote-first companies, digital nomad Sarah Archer has put together a three-part thematic series covering everything current—and aspiring—remote businesses need to…
wrkfrce Playbook Project: Best Practices to Hire and Onboard Remote Employees
8 min read
To complement our summaries of playbooks by leading remote-first companies, digital nomad Sarah Archer has put together a three-part thematic series covering everything current—and aspiring—remote businesses need to…
Achieving Peak Productivity: A How-to Guide for Remote Workers
4 min read
Working from home can get you in the best shape of your life—mentally, physically, and environmentally—if you take these tips to heart.…
How to Ask for (and Get) Vacation Time as a Remote Worker
6 min read
Check your Gmail. No, not the stack of emails from your coworkers or the ads for “five vegetables you should never eat!” (only five?) but your automated vacation reply. What…
A How-to Guide for Parenting While Working from Home
6 min read
Even after the pandemic passes, we’ve got some pro tips for balancing work and parenting from home.…
Rethinking the Meeting
7 min read
Chase Warrington is the head of business development at Doist, a remote-first team with 85 employees in 30-plus countries. He is also a regular contributor to many of the leading…
The Best Home Office Hardware and Equipment for Remote Workers
7 min read
The list of remote work software runs from A to Z, or Asana to Zoom. With so many options to choose from, the average remote worker has gotten wrapped up…
The 5 Best VPN Articles to Help Protect Your Data
4 min read
As cybercrime becomes increasingly sophisticated, we need to take ever greater privacy measures. Here's how.…
How to Define Your Key Priorities Before Relocating for Remote Work
7 min read
Moving from a big city to a charming country setting now that remote work is so accessible is a dream come true, right? Not so fast. Before you leap, consider these potential pitfalls.…
How to Sell Everything to Travel the World (From Someone Who’s Done It)
9 min read
When I reveal to people that I travel full-time, I always anticipate their curious and confused looks. They ask where I’ve been and if I miss my family and…
Our Favorite Work-from-Home Jobs Available Now
4 min read
Remote work is no longer just for the techie huddled behind a MacBook Pro sipping a $7 micro-roasted skinny latte. The percentage of Americans working remotely already had climbed by…
How to Stay Sane at Home While Working Remotely
5 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled millions of workers into remote status. But just because employees can do jobs from home doesn’t mean they automatically feel comfortable working from their…
Why You Should Hire a Chief Remote Officer
5 min read
To remain competitive businesses of all sizes will need to make remote and flexible work a priority.…
What Is Hubstaff, and How Is It Helping Companies Manage Remote Teams?
4 min read
As remote work continues to demonstrably boost productivity and bolster bottom lines, companies have more opportunities than ever to grant their staff the freedom to be off-site. But to reap…
How a Digital Nomad Configures an Ideal Ergonomic Remote Work Setup
7 min read
Working remotely while traveling the world sounds like a dream. Your newsfeed likely has painted the picture for you: a digital nomad sitting cross-legged on a poolside bean bag chair…
Communicating Effectively and Responsibly Through Text: A Remote Worker’s Guide
8 min read
(This article was originally published on Gitlab) Introduction As an all-remote company that defaults to asynchronous communication, GitLab relies heavily on textual communication. This can feel unusual or even uncomfortable…
Working or Managing from Home? Peruse These 7 Books for Tips and Strategies
3 min read
We've done the research to come up with your essential remote-work library.…
How to Use Meditation to Boost Focus and Productivity While WFH
4 min read
One of the most common laments of those considering or already practicing remote work: I can’t help but get distracted by housework that needs to be done or I…
How to Keep Your Remote Team Engaged and Happy
5 min read
Loneliness and isolation are two of the biggest struggles for remote workers. A 2017 Harvard study found those working outside the office felt left out from, or even shunned by,…
Simple, Effective Grounding Practices for Remote Workers
5 min read
Need a few minutes of Zen in the midst of this crazy time? Here's how to de-stress.…
Want to WFA? Some of Our Favorite Ways to Give it a Test-Drive
3 min read
Sure, COVID-19 has you thinking you can do your job from anywhere. But are you really ready to give up the familiarity and collegiality of an office with real-life interactions?…
How to Track Your Employees Working Remotely
4 min read
In an onsite office, it’s easy for you to pop in on a cubicle to see if your employee is working on the required task—or perusing Amazon for…
The Many Faces of LinkedIn: A Go-to Guide
4 min read
(This article was originally published on Visa Eleven) Social media can create a lot of noise – especially now, when everyone is using it as a platform for self-promotion, targeting or…
The wrkfrce Gift Guide for Remote Workers
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From $14 to $899, we’ve got 40 great options to suit every remote worker’s taste and wallet.…
How to Boost Your Physical and Mental Health While Working from Home
6 min read
It's one thing to merely survive as a remote worker—it’s another to thrive. It all comes down to your commitment to well-being.…
VPNs, Security, and More: The Winners in Our Brave New Pandemic World
4 min read
A list of the standout companies you can count on to keep your data safe and keep you connected during COVID-19 and beyond.…
WTF Does WFA Even Mean? [And Other Definitions]
5 min read
These days it seems like nearly everyone is a remote worker. News anchors are broadcasting from their living rooms. Peloton instructors are pedaling through live classes from their dens. Real…
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7 Helpful Remote Work Tools
4 min read
Allowing your staff to work remotely can be a great way to boost employee satisfaction, improve productivity, and score loads of “cool boss” points. On the flip side, remote work…
Going WFH or WFA? Here Are Some Ideas for a Smooth Transition
5 min read
So, you’re a few months into the great remote work experiment? Turns out, your employees like it. And so do you. From mid-March to mid-April 2020, the percentage of…
Avoiding Bed-to-Desk: Creating a Routine of Boundaries While WFH
4 min read
How do you leave your work at the office if the office is at home? It’s a question many virtual workers struggle with. Surveys show setting boundaries and not…
The 5 Best Guides and Tips for Acing Your Remote Job Interview
4 min read
The world has changed dramatically since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe. That’s especially true in the office. With so many people now working from home, companies are increasingly…
The Explosion of Remote EdTech Jobs and Where to Find Them
4 min read
Education systems across the United States, from kindergarten to postdoctoral, have been turned on their heads by the coronavirus outbreak. Ten of the country’s 15 largest public school systems…
Creating the Ideal Remote Work Space
4 min read
Remember the days when you had to spend hours on end in a gray felt cubicle? Never again.…
How to Create Your Own Work Culture (and Why It Matters)
6 min read
Have you ever experienced the soul-crushing effects of a toxic work culture? Perhaps you’ve felt the pain of working with an emotionally erratic boss, dealing with shifting priorities that…
The Nonlinear Workday: Reimagining Routine in an All-Remote Environment
8 min read
(This article was originally published on Gitlab) Introduction How diverse, invigorating, gratifying, and productive could your day be if you threw away the notion that you had to stick to…
The Top 5 Things Recruiters Want to See in Your CV/Resume
2 min read
(This article was originally published on Vox Advisory) A lot of clients ask me what is the secret sauce of a resume - what can really distinguish you from the…
Top 5 Articles for Work-from-Home Parents
5 min read
If you're working from home and parenting simultaneously, you could probably use some help. Here it is.…
Should You Hire a Virtual Assistant?
5 min read
While you can’t change the fact that there are 24 hours in a day (Clockstoppers wasn’t based on a true story, right?), you can change your approach to…
10 Ways to Streamline Meetings Now That Everyone Is Working Remotely
6 min read
Sick of endless meetings that leave no time for you to do actual work? Here's a novel concept: stop scheduling so many. This and other key sanity-saving tips below.…
Finding and Retaining Top Talent in the WFH/WFA Environment
5 min read
Now that working from home is the norm, companies are facing stiff competition as they strive to build the strongest teams possible. Here's how to do it.…
10 Strategic Questions Managers Should Ask About Managing Remote Teams
8 min read
Many managers are now living in a remote-first business environment, and companies across the globe are giving employees the opportunity to work from home. Although the shift may have been…
Beyond Zoom and Slack: How to Manage Newly Remote Workers
5 min read
If you’re like many companies across the country, you’re continuing to hone remote operations after sending employees home for virtual work. The Atlantic has called it “an anxious…
Asynchronous Communication: What It Is and Why You Need It
4 min read
In a mostly remote world, people can't all be online at the same time—and that’s a good thing.…
One Size Won’t Fit All: How to Make Remote Work Truly Flexible
5 min read
It may seem counterintuitive, but the more freedom employees have, the more they actually get done at work. Here’s why.…
Finding the Balance in Remote Work vs. On-Site Work
5 min read
Now is the time to think about what you really want out of your job when the pandemic ends.…
Home Is Where the Work Is: How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Be Remote
5 min read
Asking a manager for work-from-home time may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be—if you arm yourself with the right questions and assurances beforehand.…
How to Get Your Employer to Reimburse Remote Work Expenses
3 min read
It’s high time businesses understand that subsidizing their employees’ applicable costs is not just generous but logical.…
The 5 Best Articles About Balancing Remote Work with the Rest of Your Life
3 min read
Taking time for yourself in the midst of a crazy WFH day doesn't mean you're slacking off; it means you're working smarter.…
The Top 4 Articles on Work-from-Home Tech Tips
3 min read
Before you know it, your home office will look, sound, and function even better than your real one.…
How to Find the Perfect Coliving Space (Even During COVID-19)
5 min read
When I tell people that I travel full-time while working remotely, they imagine me lugging around a 50-liter backpack between run-down hostels. But that couldn’t be farther from the…
The Freelancer’s Guide to Productive Work in Challenging Times
3 min read
Figuring out how to be a successful freelancer in this increasingly complex world takes time, especially as COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the country, and reports suggest winter will…
5 Tips for Crushing It at Your New Remote Job
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You’ve pored through job postings, gone on interviews, and landed a new remote job. Now what? The first weeks of a new remote role can be a bewildering experience,…
This Asana Webinar Will Change How You Work
5 min read
As remote work continues to be a more practical and productivity-enhancing opportunity for companies around the globe, finding ways to collaborate and improve communication in the workplace is critical. In…
4 Résumé Writing Tips to Help You Land a Remote Position
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As more companies shift to fully remote workforces or at least provide the option to work from anywhere, job seekers can expand their search far outside their hometowns. But if…
5 Steps to Getting a Remote Job This Week
4 min read
Ready to WFH/WFA? Check out these 5 steps before sending in your resume.…
Virtual Meetings: Putting Your Best Face Forward
4 min read
Work meetings are an opportunity to make a positive impression on your colleagues and your boss. That doesn’t change when the meeting is virtual. But there are fundamental differences…
Online Tools and Software Every Remote Manager Should Know
4 min read
More people work remotely today than ever before—and that was pre-pandemic. Remote work has grown by 44% over the past five years; Gallup data show that 62% of US…
Roundup: The wrkfrce Master Job Search Guide
3 min read
Job searching or planning a career change is a daunting process at any time, never mind during a global pandemic with unprecedented economic fallout. However, believe it or not, opportunities…
4 Security Risks Remote Workforces Need to Watch Out For
5 min read
Your employees can fire off emails from their iPhones while waiting to check out at Whole Foods, edit Google Docs on iPads once their kids give the devices back after…
So, Your Employees Love Virtual Work. Now What?
5 min read
Three years ago, I turned down a dream-job offer at a prestigious magazine. The reason? Five remote work days a year. That wasn’t going to cut it. As it…
Want to Build a Successful Remote Team? Focus on These 3 Areas
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If a remote employee has something to say in a home office and no one is around to hear it, do they make a sound? If you’ve fostered a…
Guides
How to WFA While Others Return to Office
6 min read5 Tips to Delete Distance Bias as Some Head Back to the Office
3 min readThis 'Passport' Allows Digital Nomads to Travel and Work in Comfort
5 min readVideo Interviews: 7 Tips for Creating an Inclusive Interview Experience
5 min readHow to Treat Your Remote Job Like an Office Job (but Better)
6 min readTax Tips for Remote Workers: What You Need to Know If You Were WFH in 2020
6 min readwrkfrce Playbook Project: How to Create a Strong Remote Culture
5 min readTips for Avoiding WFH Injuries and a Trip to the Chiropractor
5 min readHow to Preserve Company Culture With a Remote Workforce
4 min readHow to Land—and Maximize—a Virtual Internship
4 min read