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How Do You Train And Retain Tech Talent? Use Podcasts, Says CEO Jen Grogono

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As people get more comfortable working from their home offices, tech companies need to find new ways to increase employee engagement and improve retention. . Instead of relying on read/write mediums, providing company communication through audio and video platforms gives employees flexibility over how to consume content. .

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Customize Your Zoom Background for Your Home Business

Tips From T. Marie

It seems like everyone is using Zoom for video conferencing during this time of social distancing due to Covid-19. Some of us have been using it all along to communicate from our home offices. Some of us have been using it all along to communicate from our home offices. And best of all it’s pretty easy.

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Stay on Track for Productivity

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How to stay focused while working from home We asked working-from-home experts and entrepreneurs to discuss common problems and solutions. You can mark these blocks on your email calendar—Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar, for instance—so it sends you reminders to stop and start. Rearrange your home office.

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Is the Market for Virtual Assistants Really Saturated? Debunking the Myth

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In 2023, several areas are particularly hot in this field: Executive Assistant Services: Handling email, scheduling, calendar management, organizing meetings, travel planning, data entry, and other back-office tasks will always be in high demand. Video Editing/Transcription: Video content reigns supreme right now.

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Optimizing the Hybrid Work Landscape for Tasks to Do at Home

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Office presence should be for a compelling purpose that surpasses the notable expenses, in terms of time, finances, and stress associated with commuting. For those workers lacking a quiet, comfortable home office, employers should offer alternative workspaces, either in company-owned offices or coworking spaces.

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Design For Human Aspirations To Attract All Generations

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Mentoring in the workplace makes it easier to ask “just-in-time” questions rather than scheduling a video meeting or phone call. Over 60% of the office vacancies are concentrated in 10% of buildings, according to JLL’s 2023 research. Competitive workplaces infuse technology and tools not available at home.

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How Does Working from Home…well…Work?- Responding to COVID-19

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While the mental image of working from your couch while Netflix plays in the background might be the first thing you think of when you hear the words ‘work from home’, those of us who have experience will tell you that’s simply not realistic. Email, Skype, Zoom and Phones. 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Catching up with the email inbox again.

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