Remote Management
Much about remote management is simply about best practices, but there are some important and unique considerations. From bigger picture goals such as supporting a healthy company culture to the more operational issues like communications platforms, learn how remote managers must adjust their management techniques to succeed.
Top 5 Remote Manager Fears (and How to Overcome Them)
The transition to remote work can come with its own share of hiccups; perhaps doubly so if the shift involves supervising others as a remote manager.
Branding and Internal Communications Tips for Distributed Teams
Have you struggled with internal communications about branding in your organization? Use these tips to communicate your brand more effectively.
Why We’re Thankful for Remote Work This Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for remote work and all of the ways in which it continues to enrich us both professionally and personally.
5 Ways to Share Your Remote Company Brand
Don't be bashful about broadcasting your remote work policies. Use these five ways to share your remote company brand with the world.
5 Must-Have Remote Work Tools for Aspiring Remote Workers
Employers are tuning into the benefits of having a remote workforce, and the use of remote work tools have made working remotely more attainable. For starters, remote workers tend to…
What Running Has Taught Me About Goal-Setting
The alarm goes off and another day begins. You trudge into the kitchen or head to the shower. Do you know where your goals are? Relax. This isn’t going to…
5 Remote Hiring Practices Job Seekers Need to Know
If you’re a job seeker who’s stepping outside the bounds of traditional work and looking to find a work-from-home position, now might be a good time to re-examine your job…
5 Insightful Tips for Supporting TRaD Managers
Just like the landscape has shifted for job seekers looking for flexible work, so too have the rules for managers working to support workplace flexibility. Often, TRaD managers—those who oversee…
Reentering the Workforce: Moving from Remote to Traditional Workplaces
There are many stages in a career, and multiple ways to achieve (and define!) work-life balance. It often happens that what seems best at one point in your life might…
Flexible Work Guide for Remote Managers
Some people assume remote work is inherently flexible—that people who work from home, or from various distributed locations like digital nomads, are using flexible schedules, working varied hours, or perhaps…
What Estonia’s E-Residency Does for Online Companies
When you think of nations that are making strides in the world of flexible work, a few leading countries might come to mind. But what about Estonia? Once part of…
7 Hard Parts of Managing a Remote Workforce
Managing any staff can have its challenges, but when it comes to managing a remote workforce, there are definitely issues that stand out. The good news is that tackling these…
6 Changes Remote Companies May Experience
All business organizations evolve as they grow. Remote companies, though, may experience particular changes that present challenges, and opportunities, that are specific to their virtual operations. The changes remote companies…
Why You Might Want to Encourage Workers to Use Coworking Spaces
The phenomenon has been documented in study after study: happier employees are more productive workers. For remote companies, that means taking fresh approaches when it comes to where work gets…
4 Tips for Managing a Team of Remote Writers
Even in the traditional corporate setting, managing a team can be a daunting task. The team leader has to deal with different personalities and make the necessary adjustments when handling…
How to Manage Cultural Differences in Remote Work
In the evolving world of the global workforce, one of the greatest challenges can be to manage employees who hail from many different countries, where attitudes toward careers, families, work-life…
What Remote Teams Can Learn from the Tiny House Movement
The tiny house movement isn’t really “new,” though it is making news. People have been living in small spaces for centuries—from tiny New York City apartments to the charming houseboats…
4 Ways Distributed Teams Meet in Person
Meeting your distributed teammates in person for the first time can be a heady experience. I worked for FlexJobs for three years before I ever met my boss. While we…
What Dame Shirley’s TED Talk Teaches Us About Remote Work
Good business advice about remote work can come from anywhere—a lunch among peers, at a conference, even in an elevator at a convention. And there’s one more to add to…
The History of Remote Work
Working from home has been a part of human history for hundreds of years. So, what happened recently? When did home-based work lose popularity, and how is the work environment…
Managing in a Geographically Distributed Workplace
In an increasingly more competitive business landscape, talent pools are shrinking and national borders are blurring. As a result, the geographically distributed workplace is becoming more popular—but there are many…
Are You a Natural Remote Team Leader?
Sure, leading a team takes practice, but when it comes down to it, some people are just natural-born leaders. That doesn’t mean that if you’re not a natural leader you…
4 Perks for Remote Workers that Aren’t Technology Stipends
Surfing lessons. On-site concierge services for employees. House cleaning services. There are lots of fun perks that employees are getting in both traditional and remote companies. If you’re looking to…
How to Manage In-Office Workers When You’re Remote
When you think of a remote work situation, you might imagine that most (or all) of the staff is working remotely. But what if it’s you as the manager who…
Is There a Difference Between Distributed Teams and Remote Teams?
Distributed, remote, telecommute – these terms, frequently used by work flexibility advocates, might sound similar, but truly they’re quite different. Here we’ll specifically be looking at the differences between distributed teams…
6 Difficult Things About Managing a Remote Workforce
Sure, not having to schlep into an office is amazing. And having work-life balance is pretty awesome, too. But there are definitely difficult things about managing a remote workforce. Here…
How Our Team Handles Technology Stipends for Remote Workers
Managing a group of remote workers can be tough. From setting proper communication expectations to facilitating the kind of watercooler talk that strengthens team bonding, happiness, and ultimately productivity, one…
The Digital Workplace Defined in 6 Traits
If you were asked to define a traditional workplace, what might you say? Office spaces. Boring, bland cubicles. Reams of paper. Computer equipment. Office supplies. Workers. For the most part,…
4 Difficult Things About Remote Workforce Management
As more companies jump on the telecommuting bandwagon, many managers realize that remote work poses unique challenges, especially when it comes to remote workforce management. Our team at Hubstaff has…
How to Address Time Zone Conflicts with Remote Teams
Stellar communication is the holy grail of remote companies. Without having a traditional office in which employees can hang around the company watercooler, it’s imperative that companies offer ways in…
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