Add these remote work events to your spring calendar
With remote work indisputably the way of the future, events dedicated to remote workers are cropping up to support this growing workforce. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming remote work events below that should be on your radar, including a breathtaking hike in Morocco to take a mental and physical health break with other remote workers. […]
How to spot a great remote company
Choosing the right remote company is no easy task. In such a fast-paced, work-centric century it’s no surprise that you’ll come across many companies online you’ve never heard of. Since competition for remote positions is fierce, it’s important to know where to focus your attention to land an interview and eventually the job. Not all […]
How to write the perfect job description for remote roles
Competing for the attention of top talent is a common challenge for companies, whether they embrace remote working or not. Embracing remote work, and building distributed teams expand your talent pool, but can lead to a flood of unqualified applications as well. When it comes to active job seekers, 80 to 90% only look at […]
5 Reasons You’re Remote Ready!
So, you’re sat at your laptop ready to hit ‘apply’ to the latest remote job positions. You have confirmed that your internet connection is stable, and your video conferencing hardware is ready to go. But you hesitate. Are you really ready for this leap of faith into the world of remote work? Remote Ready Reason […]
Remote Interview Guide: 8 key tips to ace a video interview
Congratulations, you managed to get your foot in the door with an impressive resume and application! But to land your dream remote job you need to ace the video interview. The major difference from office jobs is that for remote positions, probably all of your interviews are remote as well. The possibility of meeting your […]
How to Foster Learning and Development in Distributed Teams
Learning and Development opportunities (or L&D) have become one of the key factors for top candidates to apply for an open position. Apart from top talent usually showing a growth mindset, L&D also represent a very practical and rational advantage. This could relate to staying up to date on the latest technologies, learning new and […]
Learning and Development at Help Scout
With the beginning of the new year usually comes a new wave of hiring. The choice is varied and the competition even stronger, so the question remains; what brings the top candidates to apply to open positions and eventually accept a job offer? One key aspect for talent to choose an employer are their learning […]
Gift yourself a remote job this holiday season
2020 has been a year different than any other and with winter setting in and the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to set into hibernation mode. You’re probably telling yourself “New year, new life, so let’s start the job search in 2021!”. We advise you to reconsider and use the holidays to dive […]
How to Include Remote Work in Your Employer Brand
Hiring remote talent means you have access to talent from across the world. Surely this means you don’t have to put that much effort into your employer brand and recruitment marketing. Talent will come to you, right? Simply post your open positions on a few remote job boards and your talent pipeline will be filled […]
8 ways to deal with Seasonal Depression as a Remote Worker
With the temperature dropping and fewer sunlight hours, many of us are really feeling the need to succumb into hibernation mode. So at acework we have decided to share our experiences with seasonal depression as remote workers. You are not alone. What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder, seasonal depression, or SAD, is a form of […]
How coaching helps your remote career development
Did you know, it can take up to 2 years to land a remote job? This is not surprising, since only 2% of those applying through career pages or job boards even get invited to interview. Currently, the remote job market sees higher demand for remote work than supply of remote career opportunities. Sure, there […]
How to transition your company from office to remote working
Does your team still work together in an office? Is your definition of remote working basically answering emails or building presentations when you’re either at home or on business travel? You have no idea what a ‘remote-first’ or hybrid company is? You’re not alone. Despite the recent increase in remote working, fact is, that most […]