Of the many benefits of constant internet access, there are none truly as exciting as being able to live and work anywhere. As the age of ‘digital nomad’ becomes more commonplace, a small town in the north of Thailand has become a hub of choice for hundreds of remote-work professionals The town, or rather, small city is […]
What you share on social media says a lot about you. Sometimes, it isn’t all good. Whether you’re looking for remote work or a job in a traditional workplace, a few of the same ground rules always apply. And maintaining a professional online image and social media profile tops that list. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter […]
Friday is National Pyjama Day in Australia – a day to wear your pyjamas to raise much needed funds and awareness for children in foster care. People are encouraged to wear their favourite PJ’s to work or school and raise money for The Pyjama Foundation, which places Pyjama Angels with children in foster care to improve literacy […]
Gone are the days where experience and qualifications determine the best fit for a job. Operating a business remotely and managing distributed teams presents a whole new set of dynamics for virtual companies – and with it – a whole new set of qualities they look for when hiring staff. Communication is key when you […]
In life we never stop learning and upskilling is more important than ever when working in the fast-paced and ever-changing virtual world. Thankfully, there are a growing number of online colleges and other digital learning tools to help us brush up on old skills, or pick up some new ones. With a focus on practical […]
They say image is everything and when it comes to putting your best foot forward in the digital world, you want to get your brand and image right. Whether you’re a freelancer looking to promote your services, or an employee or jobseeker in the virtual sphere, it pays to have a carefully crafted online profile which can play an […]
It’s perhaps the one factor we all have in common. That is, we all need sleep. From plants to animals and people, rest is a vital function necessary for cell renewal, repair, growth, and energy. In the busy modern world, it’s not uncommon for many of us to complain about a lack of sleep. And the […]
Perhaps working from home means you already celebrate your own 4th of July style independence day every day of the year! But while your friends, family or colleagues in traditional jobs probably take time off for holidays like the 4th of July, you might find yourself at home, working, or perhaps, just not invited to join […]
It’s that time of year again, and you should start thinking about getting your tax and finances in order before the end of financial year (EOFY). For those of us who are freelancers or self-employed and working from home, there’s a few extras we need to get sorted before the tax man pays us a visit. Knowing […]
‘Chucking a sicky’ is perhaps one of the greatest Australian rites of passage. Full-time employees have the privilege of claiming a day’s pay to stay home in bed when they’re feeling under the weather. (Or sometimes, just when they want a long weekend.) And of course, paid sick leave is vitally important for anyone experiencing […]