I started my remote working journey back in 2009. Since then, I have closely worked with/mentored remote teams and engaged with clients based in the UK, Australia, India, Canada, the USA, Maldives, Germany, and Lebanon. Over the years, I have learnt that challenges faced by teams in a remote setup are vastly different from the challenges faced when working in the office. I use this space to help remote employees and remote-first employers thrive by writing useful articles using the knowledge I have gained over the years.
Booking a short meeting to discuss something urgent can be an efficient way of communicating with your colleagues and getting things sorted. However, one of the major challenges employees face…
Imagine you are trying to focus on a task that needs your full attention. You kept your phone out of sight, shut the door, put your noise-cancelling headphones on, and…
Successful teamwork results from positive team dynamics. The time and effort spent on fostering strong team bonds pays dividends as improved communication and efficiency translate to successful outcomes for the…
The term distractions is broad and not unique to remote work. There are good distractions and bad ones. For example, you might get a reminder from your smartwatch saying that…
As of late 2024, among online adults using laptops or desktops for remote work, a whopping 53.6% use their own personal devices and 26.8% use laptops or desktops provided by their employer.…
Perhaps you don't realise that you might already be struggling to balance your work and personal life. Despite the many benefits of remote work, one of the main struggles remote…
If someone told you that you need to be online all the time in order to succeed while working remotely and to get promoted eventually, do not believe that. Becoming…
We love to be surrounded by people who admire and love us. Being surrounded by people who understand our values gives us a sense of happiness and belonging. Similarly, we…