by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Book Review, Future of Work, Remote Work
Bad predictions are an occupational hazard for forecasters. And, on this front, the late futurist Alvin Toffler was not immune. Human cloning by the 1980s? Nope. Toffler was a renowned writer who accurately described many forces that would reshape the world. But along...
by dankeelan | Sep 21, 2021 | Featured, Remote Work
As companies debate the impact of large-scale remote work, a new study of over 61,000 Microsoft employees found that working from home caused workers to become more siloed in how they communicate, engage in fewer real-time conversations, and spend fewer hours in...
by dankeelan | Sep 14, 2021 | Featured, Management, Remote Work
Technology companies that led the charge into remote work as the pandemic unfurled are confronting a new challenge: how, when and even whether they should bring long-isolated employees back to offices that have been designed for teamwork. “I thought this period...
by dankeelan | Sep 7, 2021 | Career, Featured, Remote Work, Tips
The truth is, working remotely definitely reduces worker visibility. As the adage goes, “out of sight, out of mind.” Despite that, you can still advance your career while working remotely. However, it will require some creativity and proactive effort to do so. Start...
by dankeelan | Sep 7, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work, Learning, Remote Work
A legal battle is brewing over remote work between administrators at U.S. colleges committed to in-person classes and some faculty with disabilities. Experts warn it is a precursor of what awaits employers that order staff back to the office amid the COVID-19...
by dankeelan | Aug 31, 2021 | Featured, Future of Work, Remote Work
Who wins and who loses when companies can hire from anywhere? Some employees and freelancers who can work remotely will have vastly expanded opportunities and the possibility of significant increases in pay, but remote workers in general figure to face more...
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