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Management

Remote Work & Office Work – Discovering the Mutual Benefits

Whilst remote working has brought many benefits – increased flexibility, reduced travel costs, and resulting lower pollution – it has come with its own set of drawbacks. For example, it can be hard to create the same dynamic during an online meeting since the majority of the meaning in our communication is conveyed via body […]

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Leadership

Acting as Group Leader for a Remote Project

Although commentators have long predicted a shift towards remote working, the Covid-19 pandemic has certainly driven the point home. As we currently stand, the question is not if the work-space will digitalize but to what extent. Most consulting firms have managed the transition to remote working relatively easily, and some have even realised that they […]

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Career Advice

6 Tips For A Successful Remote Start

There is no denying that the Corona pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work. Home office and video conferences have become the norm, and some say they are here to stay. While the “new normal” can be convenient in many ways, it also presents an unprecedented challenge for new starters. Six months ago, I […]

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Human Resources

3 Ways to Track KPIs to Optimize Remote Work

Over the past few years, the popularity of hiring remote teams has been growing rapidly. However, many employers were skeptical, and considered remote workers as less valuable. Fast forward to 2020, with COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, and remote work is now essential. Telework is a growing trend, managers are more receptive to the idea, and remote […]