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Win at Small Talk: Surviving the First 5 Minutes of a Virtual Meeting

By: Paola Pascual on March 24, 2022

Oh, virtual meetings! You encounter technical difficulties, the software might turn you into a potato, and the worst – you have to go through those first 5 awkward minutes waiting for everyone to join. Those first few minutes of a meeting are crucial for the rest of the event, but when it comes to online […]

Remote Onboarding – 5 Best Practices To Live By

By: Kristina Laliberte on September 24, 2020

There, you did it! Despite all that has been going on in the world, you were finally able to fill that one position that has been vacant for months. And even better, you found the perfect match! First off, congratulations! Finding the right candidate is not an easy task in ‘normal’ times and is even more […]

Training Remote Employees: Business English Communication

By: Paola Pascual on August 3, 2020

Remote employee training and remote perks are incredibly hot topics at the moment, since many organizations around the world have been forced to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis with little or no preparation. A big part of the global workforce is still working from home and employers are looking for new ways to quickly and efficiently […]

45 Actually Cool Ideas to Make The Most of Your Quarantine Life

By: Paola Pascual on March 19, 2020

Social distancing and isolation are fundamental to stop this health crisis, but for the many of us who are working alone or alongside our kids, keeping it together can get tricky. Although I am used to teaching English online, I am definitely not used to not leaving my house. So for those working from home […]

Is your team ready for remote work? 5 steps to do it successfully

By: Paola Pascual on March 11, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, many companies are being forced to work remotely, and some employees are actively asking to work from home. Knowing what to do and how to react to such a global event is not easy, but we’re on this together, and information sharing is one of our most powerful tools at […]

Performance Issue or Language Barrier? How to Know.

By: Stephen Moramarco on February 8, 2018

Recruiting or managing international talent is an important component of today’s global workforce. Large multinational corporations that have a strong base of employees and managers that are local to their region also tend to have less turnover and higher morale. However, when fitting all the disparate people and teams together, the issue of language skills and […]

Does Your Remote Team Lack Trust? Here’s How To Build Some.

By: Neya Abdi on December 27, 2017

Trust is a main ingredient in any manager’s recipe for a successful team. When you throw in a lack of face-to-face interactions, time differences, and the geographic distances of remote teams, trust is even more vital. Muhammad Yasir and Abdul Majid detail how concepts of trust can fit into the different stages of building a […]

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Remote Worker

By: Neya Abdi on December 4, 2017

Wish you could work remotely while travelling the world? Eager to win international clients without buying a single plane ticket? All you need to be a remote worker is a strong internet connection, an in-demand skill set, and a good work ethic. Business savvy and a tough skin help, too. But how do you get […]

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