Raise your hand if you never procrastinate. No-one? I thought so. Remote workers especially can easily fall victim to the dreaded waste of time that is procrastination. And if you don’t stamp it out quickly, this bad habit can become entrenched and eat away at your productivity, output and income. Perhaps most importantly, procrastinating leaves […]
Australians are ditching the 9 to 5 in record numbers for freedom and flexibility to choose when and where they work. It’s a new era for highly skilled workers who can now use digital technology to work remotely and on their terms. The world’s largest job site Indeed has released data showing the number of Australians […]
If you’re considering hiring virtual staff, you first need to decide what working arrangement works for you. Do you want to employ a permanent staff member? Engage them for a contract? Or seek their services on a casual basis? We’ve put together an explanation of the differences between an employee, contractor and freelancer to help you […]
How to spot the signs of being too busy, and what to do about it. We’ve all been there. It’s the end of a challenging week of deadlines and difficult clients, and home life seems even crazier than usual. We make big plans to make up for it on the weekend, but Friday night comes and […]
It’s no secret that working from home presents a unique set of challenges – and distractions. One day the cake in the fridge seems to be calling your name. The next, your focus turns to dishes, laundry, or an urgent need to clean the skirting boards. Procrastination is a remote worker’s worst enemy, but you can […]
Before launching into a remote career, you need to be confident the work-from-home environment is for you. Perhaps you’ve tried it with great success already, or maybe it’s completely new territory. Asking yourself these key questions will help you determine if remote working is going to work for you. Are you a self-starter? Whether you’re a remote […]
It’s International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8th March 2017 and we’re celebrating! Working remotely is suitable for people of all genders, ages and backgrounds, but it can be a particularly empowering option for women who want to work and travel, or raise a family. ABS statistics show 81% of female small business owners work from […]
With the likes of Richard Branson firmly believing the traditional office will soon be a thing of the past, have you ever considered the benefits of hiring remote workers? Remote Work Hub is already embracing the age of the remote workplace, helping connect people with real employers and genuine work from home opportunities across the globe. Here are […]
“In 30 years time, as technology moves forward even further, people are going to look back and wonder why offices ever existed”. This is a quote from Richard Branson, and we couldn’t agree more. The rise of the remote worker is evident everywhere in the world. While you may be the envy of every office-bound friend, […]
It’s an all too familiar scenario in expat circles; one partner gets a job requiring relocation and the couple moves together only to find disenchantment quickly takes hold for the trailing spouse. Now, more than ever adventurous couples are accepting assignments beyond the borders of their home country, building a new life together as expats. […]