Telecommuting stories
As people continue to jump on the telecommuting bandwagon, it's more important than ever to find ways to stay productive, connected and happy.
Being prepared to employ people based on talent and experience and ignoring their location enables us to get the best possible people to join us.
COVID-19 has pushed non-occupational disease to the top of the list, as businesses face rising cyber, health and climate risks.
COVID-19 has accelerated remote-working and training risks as New Zealand’s workplace safety progress stalls and serious injuries rise.
A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.
Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.
Remote teams can still generate ideas if managers mix field research, in-person sessions and better use of digital tools.
Remote teams gained flexibility and trust, but the study finds blurred home-life boundaries and fewer spontaneous ideas may hinder productivity.
Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.
Home working may reshape offices, but firms will still need face-to-face contact to build trust, culture and productivity.
Remote hiring is getting easier for employers, with free or low-cost sites offering access to vetted freelancers and developers worldwide.
Remote teams can stay productive without surveillance if firms cut meeting overload and set clearer boundaries, Basecamp’s Jason Fried says.
COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.
Health and hygiene measures are likely to become permanent fixtures as the COVID-19 outbreak pushes employers to rethink office design and indoor air quality.
Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.
Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.
Regular thanks can improve remote workers’ sleep and morale, while also cutting sick days and strengthening team commitment.
Flexible working could save NZ 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and add up to NZD $18.1 billion to its economy by 2030, says a Regus study.
Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.
Demand for desks is pushing average rates up in London and the US, as flexible workspace expands at double-digit pace worldwide.
