5 Lessons To Make The Most Of Working From Home By Julie Niehoff Even before COVID-19 hit, 4.7 million Americans worked from home. And now that number is astronomical, as many have been forced to stay home—some indefinitely, depending on their work situation. But with this new normal, chances are good that even when COVID-19 has truly subsided, many companies will…
How To Keep Your Working Hours In Check When Working From Home A recent study showed that people are actually working longer hours now that they’re working from home rather than in their typical office setting. One reason is that it’s harder to keep track of time working from home because you don’t have a commute anymore, something that typically signals when…
With the coronavirus pandemic raging around the world, millions of people are suddenly finding themselves working from home—for better or for worse. In many cases, this means sharing a dining room table with kids who are doing remote learning or carving out a corner of a crowded bedroom. Yaara Gooner to the rescue. This architect and designer has worked with five-star…
All opinions are reserved to the author of this article. Remote working has now become business as usual, and is re-thinking how we work. The shutdown has fast-tracked remote working for everyone, not just working mothers or fathers. The newness and unchartered territory raise essential questions about how we respond to the situation. Dame Helena Morrissey, chair of the Diversity Project and founder…
You snagged a remote internship—congrats! Welcome to a world of flexible working. While remote internships have a ton of pros, you’ll need to be prepared to work and complete all of your intern responsibilities…with all the distractions at home. When you have a remote internship, how can you stay focused and make sure you’re getting things done? Here’s five easy tips to do so! Plan…
Video meetings are now the new normal, as teams are no longer working together in the same office. While virtual meetings can pose a few challenges, they can be just as effective as face to face meetings as long as they’re run properly. Here’s how to run a success virtual meeting. Don’t waste time on roll call. Roll call is…
As the world transitions to a work from home model, the way in which we conduct business has changed from face to face meetings to video conferences and video calls. This transition brings with it a few challenges, one being how to best conduct these video meetings. As a general rule of thumb, you should treat a video conference as…
10 Ways To Use Working Remotely Or Self-Quarantining As An Opportunity As we all face the reality of being unable to go to work, school or events or gather in normal ways due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can reframe our time at home as an opportunity to take stock and to tackle some projects we’ve put off. This perspective,…
In the last week, the recent spread of COVID-19 has and continues to disrupt life on-campus — from study abroad programs being canceled to universities switching to online classes, and in some cases, having students move off-campus. If your usual class schedule has changed drastically, it can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your first time taking online classes. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious about…
As the country navigates uncertainty and more companies apply work-at-home options for their employees, a new normal unveils. For many people, work-at-home is new territory and requires a shift in mindset. Working from home isn’t a new concept and presents new opportunities for individuals to excel. Chloe Urquhart, founder of Hart Media, a full-service social media and influencer marketing agency, leveraged…
