Avoid Micromanaging When Leading a Remote Team

Handling a remote team can be challenging, especially if you have workers who come from various time zones, languages and cultures. Not only tasks must be done on time, they have to be done correctly as well. However, if you keep pressing your workers for updates, you may end up doing micromanagement. Micromanagement can be…

Guest Post “What is your occupation?”

Forgive me – this is yet another guest post rolling for the 3rd week but these posts that I came across are just too good not to share. Like Issy Martin’s piece resounding with me so much, I can see myself in it. Our roles are very much similar except that she is a solution…

How to Finance Your Post-retirement Business

When you think about retirement, you would think that it’s time for you to enjoy your life free from work and other things that disabled you from pursuing what you love. However, for some people, retirement is nothing but a milestone and it should be a stepping stone to trying out something new while still…

Get Rid of Procrastination At Work Today

Procrastination during work is something all of us experience, especially now that most of us are working remotely. Especially when that comfy bed is calling your name…. When this happens, we end up losing our rhythm and unable to continue making progress with our task for the day. While it is ok to take a…

Interview Questions to Ask Remote Employees

Remote working has been picking up in many companies thanks to the improvements in technology for the past couple of years. Employers see how productive their employees become if they are in a conducive environment. They also get access to a larger talent pool which can supplement tasks which are not available in the regular…

10 Ways to Prevent Yourself from Doing Overtime when Working From Home

Working from home is now a standard for many companies, especially with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While working from home, many people found themselves getting up earlier or stay up later to complete their work even though they no longer spend time to commute. Some of my friends found that they are overworking…