Working Remotely

Are people more productive working from home?

By John Merrey

Before the global pandemic, most businesses worked in-office rather than at home. That has since changed, and more companies now offer in-office, remote, or hybrid work, which creates the big question: How does remote work affect productivity?

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Remote work best practices 2021

By John Merrey

Even before the global pandemic, people have worked remotely, whether for a small, independent business or a large business. For remote work to be successful and flow well, best practices should be put into place that will benefit your business and your employees.

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Do companies save money with remote employees?

By John Merrey

As many areas of the world enter a post-COVID period, the question arises of whether companies should continue to have remote employees. Will that save them money? The answer varies depending on different circumstances and types of businesses. Despite the 2020 pandemic, remote work has always existed, and more companies are making a move to work remotely, permanently.

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What technologies are required to work from home?

By Brandon Jackson

During the Covid-19 pandemic, more people began working from home. Making the switch from working in an office to working from your own home can be overwhelming. What do you need to work remotely? What about working securely?  These are only a few things required to work from home, though it can vary depending on…

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How can I track work-from-home employees?

By John Merrey

More and more people worldwide have grown accustomed to working from home, and many companies want to learn how to track those employees’ work and progress, which leads to the real question: Should you track your remote employees? Looking over employees’ shoulders is bad for both privacy and business. Here’s why. Measuring time and efficiency There is…

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How can I work remotely, securely?

By John Merrey

Working remotely is very common, but more people are being encouraged to work from home because of the ongoing, challenging events in 2020 and beyond. Organizations have closed down or decided to allow their employees to work remotely as a safety precaution, and that trend will likely continue into the future.

As if the pandemic challenges aren’t enough, employees who work from home are at risk for…

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What are the disadvantages of working from home?

By Brandon Jackson

Working remotely is not a new concept, and it has become even more common within this past year. Businesses and organizations have to make unexpected adjustments to keep their employees and other people from COVID-19. While working from home can have its advantages, it does have a few disadvantages.  Remote work expenses Sadly, working remotely…

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