Weekly Remote Jobs
This week’s NODESK remote jobs newsletter features 30 new remote jobs, and includes a feature on Argent.
Articles
Articles on how life and work are changing. Topics include: digital nomads, remote work, the future of work and much more.
Friday, Apr 3, 2020
How to Win at Remote Work
Gitlab’s CEO has some advice for CIOs shifting employees and work processes offsite.
Coronavirus Is a Preview of Our Self-Isolating Future
It feels, in some ways, like a dress rehearsal for a future that was already on its way — one in which more and more of us self-isolate voluntarily, interacting with the outside world only from behind screens.
Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
Tips & tricks for working from home
I have been working remotely since 2006 (minus 3 years in between). Remote, for me, is more the norm than going to an office. For me, working remotely isn’t just that you don’t have to go to an office - it enables deep uninterrupted work.
How We Onboard Our Remote Engineering and Product Management Team
We used to onboard our new team members the same way as other organizations. We made sure they got their laptop, set up their email, had badge access, talked about benefits, etc. That took about half a day, and the rest was meeting with their team, then they were on their own. Now, we dedicate nearly a full week for onboarding, where every single hour of the day is scheduled and planned towards training.
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020
The Remote Sales Survival Guide
The no bullsh!t guide to selling—and surviving—in a time of adversity.
Nomads who got stuck in a foreign country, what's your story?
I bet there are people in here who got stuck in a foreign country and there must be some with interesting story. What happened? What made you decide to stay? Or did you simply not try going home?
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020
Working from home? Switch off Amazon's Alexa (say lawyers)
One of the byproducts of doing all your work from home is that you might be discussing confidential matters. And who might overhear them? Well, there’s your smart speakers…
Why It’s So Exhausting to Work From Home
If you’re a person who spent your pre-pandemic work life in a cubicle or office, right now is a good time to throw yourself into looking on the bright side: You’re not stuck at home; you’re free. This is what you dreamed about every morning and evening when you were stuck in traffic or jammed onto a crowded subway car.
Monday, Mar 30, 2020
So You’ve Been Told to Work From Home. Now What?
Advice for individuals, managers, and teams on how to navigate remote work.
Long Commutes Destroy Happiness, Research Shows. Here's What to Do About Them
First, it will surprise no one to learn that “commuting to work” ranks among people’s least favorite activities, as evidenced by this study led by economist Daniel Kahneman. What is surprising, though, is that a long commute can ruin people’s enjoyment of both their jobs and their lives, as found in this study by Swiss economists Alois Stutzer and Bruno S. Frey.
Friday, Mar 27, 2020
Weekly Remote Jobs
This week’s NODESK remote jobs newsletter features 27 new remote jobs, and includes a feature on Automattic.
Why hard work and specialising early is not a recipe for success
Which is better: a generalist or a specialist? Conventional wisdom says the earlier you specialise, the greater your chances of success. But people who take their time and broaden their horizons make smarter career choices. In fact, they tend to be better at their work than specialists.
Less Salary because of Remote Work
Has anyone else had the experience that clients are not willing to pay your requested salary because of the simple fact that you are remote?
Thursday, Mar 26, 2020
Working from home – things no one talks about
I have seen quite a lot articles and discussions with advice on how to work remotely. Most of them are stating the obvious things like “get a proper screen and keyboard” or “get yourself a nice chair” – valuable advice you should follow when you are expected to work from home for an unknown amount of time. Get proper gear, your body will thank you. But there were some things I have not seen discussed a lot or at all which I consider worth knowing.
Gigging in the Time of Corona
I want to keep this one simple if not short, since I’m sure all of you are inundated with COVID-19 related news and developments, both locally in your communities and in your corner of the globe. I want to focus specifically on the impact on the gig economy. Let’s quickly take stock of what we’re up against, and what to do about it.
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2020
Working Remotely: Tips from 100+ Remote Workers & Leaders
While we aren’t qualified to speak on the human tragedy playing out, we are in a position to offer a little guidance to folks who never opted-in to this way of working but are forced to do it anyway. We feel for you, and this resource is a compilation of all our learnings through the years.
A Crash Course in Remote Management
Curious about managing teams while working remotely? Watch this free webinar for best practices.
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020
People kept working, became healthier while on basic income: report
The report shows nearly three-quarters of respondents who were working when the pilot project began kept at it despite receiving basic income. That finding appears to contradict the criticism some levelled at the project, saying it would sap people’s motivation to stay in the workforce or seek employment.
A Guide to Working From Home
For those of you finding yourself as a work-from-home employee or employer for the first time, MyCrypto wants to share some insights that we’ve learned as a remote team of international contributors.