Category: Remote Work

5 Lessons You Learn When You Work Remote

Remote Work — Aug 23, 2017

When you tell people you work from home you often get a mixed bag of reactions. Some people would love to ditch their daily commute...

3 Ways to Build Community in a Distributed Company

Remote Work · Workplace — Aug 14, 2017

A lot of people spend more time at work than with their family and friends. That’s why community in the workplace is so key to...

Prioritizing Health and Happiness as a Remote Worker

Remote Work · Workplace — Jul 19, 2017

A few years ago I worked for a company that took the health and well-being of its employees very seriously. They provided a company cafeteria...

5 Strategies for Separating Work and Home

Remote Work — Jul 17, 2017

Finding balance as a remote worker is hard. Distractions abound. They come in swarms of push notifications, the allure of hobbies from home, and the...

Acing Salary Negotiations as a Remote Worker

Hiring · Job Search · Remote Work — Jul 12, 2017

You’ve made it this far. You’ve gotten through the HR screening, the interviews, and the reference checks. The offer is on the table (or coming...

6 Must-Haves For The Perfect Remote Job Posting

Hiring · Remote Work — Jun 28, 2017

Hiring might be hard, but hiring for remote work is even harder. Recruiters need someone who is skilled in their area of expertise and able...

6 Challenges and Opportunities of Long-Term Remote Work

Remote Work — Jun 14, 2017

Some nice unexpected effects of my 9+ years of working from home. Most articles about remote work focus on finding a remote job or making...

Working Remotely with your Partner: How to Not Breakup (Or Get Fired)

Remote Work · Workplace — Jun 07, 2017

Filed under “Things I Do Not Recommend,” my partner, Patrick, and I changed jobs on the same day. We accepted remote job offers within hours...

Continuing Education for Remote Workers

Remote Work — May 31, 2017

A pro stays on top of the game through continued education. Modern trends and tools allow you to retain a competitive advantage, and the best...

Managing Working from Home During School Vacations

Remote Work — May 24, 2017

The good news is that summer is almost here. The bad news is the same. For the home worker who’s also a parent, summer break...