In the past few years, remote work has surged, due largely to evolving technologies and, more recently, necessitated by global events. Among the sectors most affected is web development, with many teams now fully remote. The shift to remote work brings a range of challenges in maintaining code quality. Below, we’ll explore strategies to manage and improve code quality in a remote web development environment….
Internal communication challenges in the remote work environment can significantly impact productivity. When a company doesn’t focus on internal communication, remote employees may lose motivation and fall behind on assignments and tasks. On top of that, customers get poor service. More and more organizations are adopting remote work models. If such a model is well-managed, it helps reduce costs while maintaining high-quality work. Communication is…
Remote work is becoming more common, but it often isn’t any easier to onboard new teams to the work-from-home environment. Leaders face new challenges in ensuring productivity and building camaraderie when their teams can’t share an office space. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to make sure your remote work team is set up for success. Below are five essentials that any remote…
Whether you’re just starting as a digital nomad or have been living abroad for years, knowing how to make money while embracing remote work is essential. This article will cover some jobs for making money while pursuing a location-independent lifestyle. You can pursue the life of a digital nomad by working for a company that allows you to work remotely — or by starting your…
As remote work gains momentum due to technological advancements and pandemic-driven adaptations, its potential to transform traditional industries is becoming evident. While largely accelerated by COVID-19, the shift has shown long-term viability, with benefits like increased productivity, reduced overhead costs, and enhanced work-life balance. And although remote teams have been accepted in the technology sector, traditional industries are slowly transitioning to this new way of…
Remote work refers to the opportunity for employees to work outside of a traditional office environment. This gives workers more flexibility and autonomy, often leading to greater job satisfaction. As a result, remote work has become a popular trend for many companies. This article aims to show workplaces how they can best support their remote workers, along with the impact remote work can have on…
Remote work predates the internet, but only with current technology has it been widely implemented (and amplified by the COVID-19 lockdowns). The first remote work case is attributed to NASA engineer Jack Nilles and his 1973 term, “telecommuting.” Ten years later, 2,000 IBM call center employees were working from home. This illustrates that the merits of working remotely have been acknowledged for quite some time….
Working from home is not a new phenomenon, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it much more commonplace. All over the world, millions of workers who used to commute to the office five days a week found themselves scrambling to create work-from-home setups. People rushed to buy office chairs, sit-stand desks, keyboards, mice, monitors, stationery, printers, scanners, and more. In fact, there were shortages of standard…
Many people have come to enjoy working from home over the past few years, as remote work offers many benefits that employees are sure to appreciate. Remote employees can skip grueling commutes through rush hour traffic, wear more comfortable or casual outfits, and frequently have more flexible working hours. But despite the many positive aspects of remote work, there are some potential drawbacks to consider….
Remote work has come a long way from an experiment to a standard business model craved by employees. The remote work model is appealing to business owners, too, thanks to lower overhead costs and increased employee productivity. On the other hand, poor remote employee management can lead to problems due to a lack of communication and cross-team collaboration. This is why numerous managers fear running…