Managing remote employees is challenging. Really challenging. You’re often working across different time zones with people you rarely see in work settings that you have very little (if any) control over. There are also countless benefits to be reaped from remote...
Remember when Microsoft painted this terrifying picture of the future of remote work? It sent shivers down my spine, especially picturing myself at my own funeral, clutching a Microsoft Surface Pro while my cold, lifeless body lies in state. Joking aside, it’s not a...
Camaraderie in the workplace is impossible to achieve without a fully developed company culture. True company culture—the kind that’s studied, scrutinized, and shaped into clearly-communicated core values—is what separates a business that stays afloat from one that...
If the thought of remote work conjures up images of pajama-clad employees with piles of pizza boxes in the background, it’s time to think again. Studies continue to show that the typical telecommuter is highly experienced and exceptionally engaged—and often more...
In 2008 I had graduated college and accepted a full time role at Gray Matter Technologies*, where I'd become the first remote employee. I had interned with Gray Matter my entire senior year, we had built up enough trust that they were willing to let me continue...