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The Benefits of Working From Home

Working remotely is a growing trend among workers and it’s no surprise given the perks that come with not having to make an...

The Challenges of Working From Home

These days, telecommuting or working from home is a very popular arrangement for employees. Many freelancers, as opposed to paying to rent...

Staying Visible to Your Employer

In 2013, search engine giant Yahoo banned working from home, with CEO Marissa Mayer citing that working side-by-side through face-to-face...

Minimizing Distractions

Working from home comes with a whole new set of obstacles in the form of distractions. As a remote worker, it’s likely you’ll...

Tips for Optimizing Productivity

Working from home comes with a whole new set of obstacles in the form of distractions. As a remote worker, it’s likely you’ll...

Time Management

Working remotely can be quite difficult for some people. Juggling home and family responsibilities in the same space as work can present an interesting challenge for most people who work remotely. There are time management tips that can help so you can make the most of your personal life as well as your work life.

Not being in the "Office"

If you are an employee of a company and are working remotely full time or even part-time, this can cause a different set of issues than those who work in the office. Lack of visibility in the office can mean less (or no) opportunities to work with colleagues, less time to socialize and develop relationships with others and possibly being passed over more for promotion than your in-house colleagues. These can be challenges for some but they can be overcome.