With remote work now mainstream in many industries, it is becoming common to hear stories about businesses and companies terminating their employees by email or call. When these happen, it often causes considerable debate given the perceived insensitivity of the employer without knowing or revealing the employer’s reasoning for the termination. As the employer or…
Tag: Working From Home
What is Work from Home Paranoia and How to Deal with it
At work, there are times when we tend to panic, especially if we don’t get the response or feedback we want from our colleagues or boss. While it is easy to clarify in an office setting, the same cannot be said if one works from home. When working at home, they only have to rely…
Why Should You Beware of Micromanaging WFH Employees
With remote work now a preferred work method for many employees, managers and team leaders alike are having problems managing these employees. Research shows that remote work does not always guarantee high productivity, so some managers micromanage their team to prevent it. However, micromanaging work-from-home employees has serious drawbacks for the team and the company…
Why Freelancers Give Up Freelancing
In recent years, freelancing has grown into a significant industry. Many people are pulled into the industry because of its promise of work flexibility and the ability to work anywhere. There is also the appeal that people can earn more in freelancing than in regular 9-to-5 jobs. However, freelancing is not as easy as it…
3 Tips For Setting Up Your Home To Be Your Work Space
If you’re going to start working from home soon, be it because you’re becoming a remote worker for your current employer or you’re going to be starting your own business based out of your home, there are some things that you’re going to want to get set up so that you can work most effectively…
How to Win Clients Without Hard Selling Yourself
Whether this is your first foray into freelancing or you are already in the industry and looking for clients, selling yourself to clients is daunting. The competition is fierce for each job opening you may see, and you may end up not getting clients at all, no matter how hard you market yourself. Fortunately, there…
Why Freelancing Isn’t For You
Many people see freelancing as the best way to work, especially now that office work no longer appeals to many. In freelancing, you can work whenever and wherever you want and have complete control over how much you can earn. However, it is common to hear about people who shifted from 9-to-5 to freelancing who…
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