Over the last month, I’ve been sharing weekly reports of life with my Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy Lily. As Mike and I settle into our new groove, my focus turns to how I can apply what I’m learning about good puppy-raising into my professional life. This week led to...
With benefits like greater employee productivity and engagement, lower employee turnover and cost savings, it’s no wonder that more companies are looking to hire remote employees. But while there are many advantages to having a remote team, there are also challenges. Communication requires more planning, there’s no water...
In partnership with Britain's National Work From Home Day, comparethemarket.com and the University of Sheffield joined forces for new research that shows just how beneficial working from home can be. A third of those surveyed reported feeling more productive when working from home. Almost half (48%) said they are...
If you've ever thought that telecommuting hinders companies more than it helps, I'm here to change your mind. Telecommuting has been a topic of debate for a while now, especially with high-profile companies like Yahoo dismissing the very idea. However, it is hard to deny that more and more workers...
Many entrepreneurs feel they have to set a good example for the rest of the team by being the first person in the office and the last to leave. But, this doesn't have to be the case. You can actually boost your own productivity (and maybe even the productivity of...
