by Chuck Chapman We spend a lot of time here on RLI talking about the benefits of working remotely to both employees and employers. But what about those who do the hiring? What about those wonderful souls in Human Resources, the ones often playing “bridge-builder” to ensure both employee and employer are satisfied? If
by Wayne Turmel Many people, when they think of “virtual” or “remote” project teams, immediately think of people scattered all over the globe. That’s actually a small percentage of the remote population, but it certainly has its own unique challenges. I spoke to one project manager who is getting ready to lead her first international
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Working remotely can definitely be less stressful than working at a traditional office or job site. The morning commute is much easier, save for those times when there’s a traffic jam by the refrigerator when you’re getting the creamer for your coffee. You save money on “work clothes”
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator The project manager’s task is difficult. They’re responsible for seeing a project through to its successful completion, managing costs, materials and a host of logistical issues. But they also have to manage teams of people, over whom (most of the time) they have little or no executive authority. That’s
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator How much is enough? How much is too much? These two questions are central concerns for managers and employees in our ever-increasing remote workforce. Some managers are reluctant to hire remote workers or allow current staff to work remotely because they’re concerned about workers staying on task. As Kevin
As a person who has worked remotely, leads a team who largely work remotely, and works with leaders of remote teams regularly, there is much advice I could share about how to be successful working remotely. That however, isn’t what this article is about. Read the title of this article again and you will
By Barry Kaplan and Jeff Manchester, authors of The Power of Vulnerability. Working in teams is the order of the day in most organizations, but too often, team members feel disconnected and don’t bring their full potential to the table. One key to changing this is establishing a social contract for safety. In any team,
How can effective working relationships be developed across time zones, cultures and languages? Lonnie Pacelli, author, consultant, speaker, and publisher who is devoted to preparing project managers and building strong leaders, offers this advice: Take the first step in developing the relationship Take some time to get to know all virtual team members by initiating periodic
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor Are remote workers being called back into the office? It depends on who you ask. Many companies are favoring telecommuting to cut costs and expand the talent pool. However, that’s not the case everywhere. IBM, an early champion of remote work, just this year issued an ultimatum to
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