Tag: Remote workers

December 1, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, understanding the nuances of different employee classifications is crucial. Among these classifications are the terms “deskless,” “offline,” and “nonessential” employees. But what do they truly mean, and why are they significant? Let’s delve into the […]

August 31, 2022

Remote work was the holy grail of employment situations for millions of Americans before the pandemic. Avoiding a two-way, daily commute and spending 9 or more hours per day in the office promised to be less stressful and free up […]

February 22, 2022

Remote, hybrid, distributed—no matter what you call your work model, one thing is for sure: Managing the new workplace is the #1 priority for people operations experts worldwide. When discussing their workplace-related challenges, people ops professionals say they want to […]

January 11, 2022

As remote work continues for many employers, HR professionals should ensure they are staying current on where remote employees are working. Out-of-state telecommuting may bring unexpected legal liability. “Far too many companies are failing to monitor the location of their […]

January 7, 2022

Great companies find opportunities in chaos, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has created nearly 2 years of chaos in the United States and around the world, there are some notable silver linings. One of the most impactful—in terms of the […]

December 29, 2021

During ‘The Great Resignation,’ 4.4 million people left jobs in September and another 4.2 million left in October, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Most of these employees are quitting because they are finding better work environments and higher pay. […]

July 19, 2021

Many people are fully aware of how their body language can communicate their feelings and emotions to the outside world, whether intentionally or not. For instance, crossed arms might signal defensiveness or hostility, consistent eye contact can relay a sense […]

June 30, 2021

The intense disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic caused a tectonic shift in the way many business owners saw technology. Technology went from the thing they knew they should be using, to the thing they needed to survive. As businesses […]

May 14, 2021

After more than 12 months of staring at computer screens that look like the opening credits of The Brady Bunch, employees and their managers are becoming understandably weary of the online meeting experience. Recognizing this, many meeting planners are finding […]

April 6, 2021

We’ve all been bombarded with the news that more people than ever began working from home due to the global pandemic. Even now as the pandemic is starting to recede, more and more employees are hoping they can continue working […]

December 16, 2020

Near the end of 2019 and in the first months of 2020, the prospect of working from home was a growing trend, touted by some employers as part of their benefits offerings. Now, it is one of several tools being […]

November 25, 2020

Completing an I-9 can be more complicated for employees who are working remotely due the COVID-19 pandemic. The Form I-9 is used to verify a new hire’s identity and work authorization. Employers must ensure that each employee properly completes the […]

November 5, 2020

One of the biggest anxieties for managers suddenly forced into the role of managing remote workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping track of the day-to-day activities of staff they aren’t seeing every day in person. Many […]

November 3, 2020

How critical is employee engagement? About 71% of executives understand the role it plays in the success of their companies, which is why Deloitte estimates that organizations pour $720 million annually into measuring engagement. Staff interaction in the workplaceis a […]

September 16, 2020

HR teams often put a lot of time and effort into creating benefit packages and perks for employees that help them remain satisfied and engaged at the workplace. But the pandemic has changed the way a lot of us are […]

September 14, 2020

Organizations today face many cybersecurity concerns across the board. With most businesses currently supporting remote workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attackers have been doing their best to capitalize on the current situation. In addition to the cybersecurity risks posed […]

September 1, 2020

HR is facing a new challenge with unprecedented and likely persistent levels of remote and distributed workers. When COVID-19 ballooned to global proportions, many HR practitioners were pulled in to the exercise of locating where their employees were, ensuring their […]

August 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and the sudden shift to remote work complicates what was already a major challenge for HR: cultivating and managing an inclusive workplace. “An inclusive work environment doesn’t just happen, it requires sustained effort,” said Diana Ellsworth, a […]

August 20, 2020

Could you imagine 66% of the workforce being remote last year? At the start of 2020, having a vast majority of employees working remotely would have been laughable, but here we are. And how quickly we’ve all adapted to keep […]

August 10, 2020

Were you one of the many employers that brought workers back in late spring, only to furlough or lay them off in early summer due to rising rates of the coronavirus? If so, you’re not alone, but now that your […]