We know how great it feels to work from the comfort of our own home – or anywhere we choose. Wanting a job without the daily commute is not a sign of lacking commitment. It’s about earning a living and developing a career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Remote working may not be for […]
The workforce is not what it was 50 years ago, nor 20 or even 10 years ago. Welcome to the future of work. The now all too apparent casualisation of the workforce has seen a distinct drop of permanency within many traditional fields including marketing, information technology, customer service, sales and general office administration. This has […]
Working too hard? Feel like you’re stuck in a rut and things are getting on top of you? Take some time out from the rat race and pickup a book about work-life balance. Audio, paperback or electronic, whatever takes your fancy. Here are 7 popular work-life balance books – great for workers, managers, entrepreneurs, mums at home, or anyone who wants to […]
Not everyone’s home environment is conducive to actually getting work done. Working from home is obviously the number one option for remote workers. With zero-commute, more flexibility in your day and complete privacy, you can be in your element and be at your most productive in the comfort of your own home. But what if your home […]
It’s Women’s Health Week and what better time to discuss the often taboo subject of how menopause can affect your work. Since its inauguration in 2013, Women’s Health Week has become a permanent fixture on the Australian calendar taking place each year during the first week of September. It’s a free online event established by […]
We all know that sitting in a chair slumped over a computer for hours on end each day is bad for our health. Research shows that time spent sitting can make us overweight, raise our blood-sugar levels which can lead to Type-2 diabetes, and increase our chance of heart disease. Let’s not forget the commonly […]
As remote working professionals we receive lots of questions about what it’s really like to work remotely. We love talking to seasoned remote professionals from around the globe to give you a real life insight into the life of a remote worker. Meet Christine Readwin, Systems Analyst at Under Armour Under Armour is an American firm […]
Work life balance is an elusive notion for many. Most of us are working longer hours and juggling more responsibilities than ever before. We live in the digital era, where new software, apps and gadgets are released daily in an attempt to automate the mundane and make our lives easier. And we rely on the internet for […]
Many of us dream of the wide open spaces, fresh air and family-friendly life that rural towns have to offer. Australia’s country towns are known and loved for their safe communities, friendly locals, close-knit schools and small class sizes, and that unique ability to walk down the street and get a wave or a smile […]
Anyone who’s ever had a pet knows the look of excitement on their face when you get home from a long day at work. Be it a dog or cat, they’ll often race to the door to show love and affection on the long-awaited return of their owner. If you get home before the sun goes […]