Your people are your most important resource by far. And whether they succeed as a remote team will depend on a special set of skills. Let’s be honest, remote work is not for everyone and working with remote team members spread across the globe can be challenging. If you’re wanting to build a team that will […]
Not only have these global forward thinking companies been voted as the best places to work, we’re also giving them a huge thumbs up for being remote-friendly. Every year Glassdoor collates several Employee Choice Awards, including the annual Best Places to Work and Highest Rated CEO awards. The awards are based entirely on anonymous […]
We interviewed Jonathan Chester from Bitwage to discuss how the growth of distributed teams around the world (including their own) has increased demand for fast and secure money transfers. Electronic payrolls have been simplifying wages for employers and their employees for years. But even automated bank transfers are fast becoming a way of the past […]
Each year, more and more people are dropping the office commute and working remotely – mostly from home. And the good news is, a remote office setup in your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Both business and freelancers agree: Remote career opportunities boost productivity and drive efficiency. According to data collated at Remote.co, […]
When you’re a remote worker it can be a real struggle trying to get work done at home with an infant in tow. Most people are keen to continue working after they have children, and a remote job can provide the flexibility parents need to better cope with the demands of raising children while maintaining […]
So you want to take the plunge and swap the traditional workplace for a remote job. Awesome! Here are some tips to help get you started. It’s a big step, filled with excitement, and possibly a little fear. Not to worry. The team at Remote Work Hub has compiled some of our tried and tested […]
Working remotely may be a growing trend these days but the rules of job hunting remain the same – you still have to impress your potential employer to win the position. Some people believe a remote interview is less stressful than a face-to-face interview, but the majority of us still get very nervous and feel uncomfortable. […]
We interviewed Ryan Malone from SmartBug Media to find out more about his stringent onboarding process and how it helps his company to thrive with a remote team. Our interview begins with Ryan explaining how seeing a friend miss a special family occasion for work was a defining moment. A simple 10-minute phone call would have prevented the need […]
One aspect of working on a remote team is the ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined enough to finish the job without someone needing to constantly keep tabs on you. When managers hire remote staff, they look for self-motivated individuals who are driven and motivated to begin and continue working on tasks with minimal external […]
So you’ve practiced answering questions you might be asked during an interview. What about the questions for YOU to ask? An interview is a great opportunity for you to ask questions of your potential employer as well. The intention is not only to expand your knowledge about the company and confirm whether you’ll be a good […]