Telecommuting is on the rise and we’re not surprised! The popularity of teleworking can be attributed to its various benefits, which include saved time and money, reduced downtime, increased productivity, and decreased attrition rates. Those are its benefits are from an employer's point of view. From an employee's perspective, the benefits include lowered commute time and expenses, increased focus, and better work-life balance. Further, it has become easy for remote employees to stay … [Read more...]
3 Ways You Can Show That You Value Your Employees
It’s a common saying: the customer is always right. It’s not hard to see why this expression became popular. Saying the customer is always right seems to emphasize the high standards of any company that would follow this motto. Contradicting this idea seems to imply that businesses should focus on themselves over those they are supposed to be serving. But some would argue that any company making it a habit to listen to its customers over its employees has misplaced its … [Read more...]
You Need to Avoid This Freelancing Pitfall
There is much to be said for a strong work ethic, a “can do” attitude, and for persevering when you feel tired. But like with anything in life, it’s easy to take a good principle to an unhealthy extreme. Freelancers need to realize that going on vacation is not merely enjoyable but also crucial to a wholesome life. And taking a holiday is possible—so long as you have a budget and excellent time management. Life Lessons About Rest I had to learn this lesson the hard way during my first … [Read more...]
5 Unusual Workplace Benefits That You Did Not Know Existed
It is typical for companies to offer a 401k plan or health insurance as part of the employee benefit package. However, there are many other perks and benefits that employees would love to have as well, all of which are very inexpensive for a company to adopt. For instance, an employee under the age of 35 would rather have free lunch in the office each week as opposed to a pay raise. What other alternative benefits can employers use to retain their best talent? 1. A Flexible Schedule Helps … [Read more...]
5 Simple Smartphone Rules for Overworked Freelancers
No one wants to work harder than necessary. Sure, we dream of working at the beach, but we'd rather be drinking a frozen margarita and not working at all. Yet sometimes work pops up when we're least expecting it. Maybe it's an email offering us a hard-fought for job, or maybe we need to invoice someone so we can eat this weekend. Even when we're trying to find a balanced lifestyle, freelancers can still get sucked back into work anytime they look at their phones. Here’s my … [Read more...]
