Work From Home is Dead, Long Live Work From Anywhere

That shouldn’t be surprising particularly in the tech industry, where knowledge work fundamentally means we spend the vast majority of our time in an “office.” Everything from minor annoyances (they cut down the size of the Klondike bars in the mini-kitchen!) to...

Stressed Home Workers & Mental Health

Stressed home workers are struggling to switch off during  COVID-19 lockdown and it’s impacting their mental health, according to the findings of a new study by cloud communications platform provider, 8×8.   Almost half (42%) feel more stressed and...

Remote Worker Tip: Grow Herbs

Spring is here, and with the COVID-19 lockdown maintaining its course, there has never been a better time to begin a home garden. While staying safely at home, growing your own herbs can be meditative, create a feeling of productivity, and just plain fun. Plus, it’s a...

Team-building Activities for Remote Teams

So. You’re part of a team distributed across space and time zones. Maybe you’re full-time remote employees, maybe you work in company offices scattered here n’ there, maybe you’ve got a bit of both. Regardless, building connection and team spirit is the key to working...