Driven by necessity, video chatting has quickly replaced many of our usual communication methods. We use it for everything from work meetings to social gatherings with friends and family. However, now that we’re interacting almost constantly by video, it’s common…
Working remotely with kids at home can be hectic. From unexpected noises and distractions to endless Zoom calls, it's difficult to focus – add in distance learning for your children and it's bound to be stressful. The good news is,…
If the pandemic taught us one work-related thing, it’s this—working fully remote is a big transition. With more distractions and noises at home than before, you can have days where you complete everything on your to-do list and days where…
The employment landscape has shifted since COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders began. Entire organizations have been disrupted and are suddenly working from home, which means onboarding has become trickier for companies without a process in place for hiring remotely. Regardless of the…
When you’re in a comfortable and inspiring environment, your creativity and productivity levels are at their highest. You might not think about it often (or maybe you do since COVID-19 has dramatically changed how and where we do our work),…
When in-person interviews aren’t possible or are inconvenient, many employers turn to virtual interviews to continue the hiring process. Though preparing for the actual interview is the same as an in-person meeting, video calling itself can have a steep learning…
Originally published November 16, 2017 and revised March 20, 2020. Today’s workplaces are changing. More companies are making the shift to “modern” office spaces—which means open, collaborative workspaces, flexible work environments, etc.—to better accommodate the needs of their business and…
Originally published April 12, 2017 and revised March 16, 2020. After countless job application submissions, receiving a follow-up email from a potential employer is perhaps one of the most anticipated and exciting moments of a job seeker’s journey. (Aside from…