Remote 15 of the Best Remote Work Software Options You Need in 2023 As we step into 2023, the way we work has evolved, and so has the remote work software that supports our remote and hybrid work. Remote work is no longer just a temporary res...
Remote What Is a Hybrid Work Policy? (And How to Create It) For decades, Americans went to work and came home eight hours later. There was no such thing as a hybrid work policy. While some companies had salespeople and service personnel spl...
Remote How to Blur Your Background in Zoom and Master Remote Meetings Finding a good work-life balance while working from home is easier said than done. In order to meet with your team from the comforts of home, you might need to blur your background...
Management The Top 5 Challenges of Managing Remote Employees Increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and reduced overhead have teams around the globe going virtual — but not without overcoming the challenges of managing remote emplo...
Remote The Best Way to Pay 1099 Independent Contractors Knowing how to pay 1099 employees can be tricky. In most cases, it’s not the act of paying contractors that requires significant effort. Instead, the accounting process for all t...
Remote Embracing Asynchronous Work in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices The shift to remote work led teams to experiment with asynchronous work — and redefine the concept of teamwork in the process. Whether it’s sports, relationships, or work, we a...
Project Management How to Manage Remote Agile Teams Effectively If you manage an Agile team that’s considering a permanent transition to remote work, you might be worried that it will be an uphill battle. That’s a valid concern. McKinsey &a...
Remote 8 Ways to Build Trust in a Remote Team It’s tough to admit that your team members don’t trust you — or each other. You care about your team and want them to succeed. How can you build trust? If you’re managi...
Remote Work From Home Skills: What Makes Someone an Effective Remote Worker? Remote work is more popular than ever. Even though some businesses have returned to the office, flexible and fully remote teams are part of the new normal. One good reason is that...
Remote The 2023 Guide to the Best Paying Remote Jobs For many people, being able to work remotely used to be an added perk. In Buffer’s 2019 State of Remote Work Report, 99% of respondents said they would like to work remotely at l...
Project Management How to Succeed at Remote Project Management: The Complete Guide Remote project management involves making sure projects run smoothly and get completed on time and budget, all while managing a remote team. It can be hard. Communication and motiv...
Culture How We Pulled Off an Epic Virtual Retreat in 2020 In non-pandemic years, the Hubstaff crew shuts down karaoke bars, brainstorms exciting new initiatives, and clinks glasses in 12 different languages during our annual retreat. Our...
Culture Invest in Employee Success: A Guide to Building a Positive Remote Work Culture The more your business grows, the more critical it is to build your remote work culture. This is especially true for remote teams. A healthy remote work culture is a powerful growt...
Business Growth The Complete Guide to Hiring Remotely in 2022 (Free Remote Employee Agreement) It’s time to learn the ins and outs of hiring remotely. Our recent study found that only 15.5% of businesses intend to return to 100% office work. The remaining 84.5% will either...