6 key strategies to negotiate your salary for a remote job
Interviewing for a remote job can be overwhelming for some. However, the stakes are especially high right before receiving the final offer. As applicant you don’t want to lose out on an opportunity after spending 2 months acing all aspects of the hiring process right at the end when it’s time to talk money. That’s […]
How to Set-up the Perfect Home Office
The perfect home office setup will not only increase comfort but also ensure you and your team stay productive, focused and well-balanced for long periods of time. With the pandemic not going anywhere, we’re all spending more time indoors than we’d like. Therefore it’s important to create a dedicated, well-equipped space just for work. But […]
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work 2021
2020 may have made us dive deep into remote work unexpectedly but remote work is definitely here to stay. 22% of the American workforce will work remotely by 2025; an increase of 87% prior to 2020! This means that it’s not just a passing trend. It’s important for remote workers to understand how to thrive […]
Last Minute Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
Holiday parties are always memorable. Everyone is able to see their colleagues in a different light and share fun memories unrelated to work. Virtual holiday parties are exactly the same, just online and more planned, hosted through video conference platforms like Zoom, Google Meet or other video platforms. They can include games, activities or different […]
Dealing With Winter Blues: COVID Edition
Since countries around the world have entered a second lockdown, working from home is once again the only option for many. This time around the Norther Hemisphere also serves up the cold and dark months of winter. Last year, we rounded up some of the best ways to deal with the winter blues as remote […]
10 Remote Interview Questions + How to ace them
Remote work is not the future, it is the present. Gartner HR Survey reveals 41% of employees are likely to work remotely at least some of the time post the coronavirus pandemic. This trend will lead to an even more competitive market for job seekers. Once making it past the initial screening, acing remote job […]
Talent assessments for remote job interviews
A positive candidate experience can help secure top talent and shape a company’s employer brand. One of the ways to create that impression is by using talent assessments. Adding the right assessments early in the recruitment process allows you to identify relevant candidates. This also gives candidates the chance to learn if they are the […]
Top 6 Must Listen Remote Work Podcasts
Who actually listens to podcasts without doing something else simultaneously? We’re all either driving, cooking, doing some other chores around the house or if you’re really good, then maybe working. Podcasts have become a staple in many people’s routines. In fact, over 155 million people listen to a podcast every week. It’s not hard to […]
Not To Be Missed Remote Conferences Winter 2020
Large gatherings still aren’t possible, but conferences have long made the shift to virtual. Needless to say that those dealing with digital transformation and remote working have geared up to offer immersive Online experiences. As much as we all want to network and learn in person again, these conferences are the closest we can get […]
How to answer screening questions and create the right impression
Every organisation has a unique way of hiring. Even within companies, recruitment processes often vary due to differences in job roles or the level of the position in the organisation. Research shows that 98 percent of job seekers are eliminated at the initial resume screening. Only 2 percent of candidates make it to the interview. […]
Top 6 Coworking spaces around the world
When thinking about coworking spaces today, one thing could come to mind: Is it safe to work from there? While many regular offices have implemented procedures to facilitate social distancing, coworking spaces face an additional challenges. For example, spaces that usually attract a constantly changing group of people, including travellers or digital nomads coming from […]
Becoming a Digital Nomad and Remote Worker in Africa
Kangai Mwiti is the founder of Better by Monday, Africa’s remote work resource. She’s based in Kenya, but has already lived and worked in close to 30 countries. As part of our Voices of Diversity series, she shares her experience as black African woman creating a remote career, becoming a digital nomad and building her […]