Remote Work

Introduction The threat of cybercrime is real and growing. In fact, it’s estimated that the average cost of a data breach for companies in the U.S. and Canada rose to $3.86 million in 2018—the highest level ever recorded by Ponemon Institute, an independent research firm specializing in privacy, security and […]

Introduction If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve already learned the importance of employee engagement. An engaged workforce is not only more productive and efficient, but also happier and healthier. And while there are many ways to measure your employees’ engagement levels (from sending out satisfaction surveys to asking […]

Introduction You’ve heard it before: the best managers are good communicators. But what does that mean? Are you a micromanager who likes to assign tasks and track progress closely, or do you prefer the hands-off approach and let your employees run with their projects? Is there a middle ground between […]

Introduction If you’ve ever played poker or watched a movie about it, you know that the game is all about making “the right call.” But what if there was no right call? What if someone altered the deck of cards before your game started in order to ensure they would […]

Introduction Working as a remote business can be a blessing and a curse. Not having an office to go to allows you to work from anywhere, making it easier to be productive from home or from your favorite coffee shop. However, no matter how many precautions you take there are […]

Introduction When you hire new employees, you want them to feel like they’re part of a team. You want them to feel like they’re valued and appreciated by their coworkers and management. And, of course, you want them to be productive workers who are motivated by the job itself—not just […]