Are you or do you want to be a Virtual Professional, at least part time?
We're developing and piloting a new course on how to set yourself up to thrive as a virtual professional, whether [...]
It’s time to read Working Virtually: Transforming the Mobile Workplace
Working VirtuallyOne of Technical Communication's Best Books reviewed. If you've already read Working Virtually, I'd sure love it if you'd [...]
Hoefling speaks to Remote Work & HR on Higher Results podcast May 8
Remote work is changing HR! I had a great time being a guest expert and thought leader for i2iWorkforce's blog [...]
Engaged Online Learning – 5 Nontech Tips for Learning & Development Pros
Online learner engagement requires more from training professionals than just knowing the online learning technology tools and platforms. What is [...]
What’s today’s dream job, and Who can help you be great at it?
Do you know that today’s dream job includes virtual work? And do you know the top 22 thought leaders influencing [...]
Diversity Challenge: Is it Cultural Difference or Virtual Distance?
In today’s global workplace 20% of people are likely to never meet their boss. In fact, many people who work together generally speaking, may never meet each other at all. Therefore, if all one has to go on is a general understanding of nationalistic characteristics that may or may not apply to any given individual, then we are likely creating stereotypes that then create bias which go on to fuel more diversity issues when in fact, we are more likely to be similar than different at a human level.
Merry Everything and a Happy Always!
As we enter this holiday season Trina and I wanted to take a moment and thank you for making time to read our blog, take our assessments and participate in our online training. In return we would like to leave you with these holiday ponderings.. may they bring you peace, and maybe a laugh.
Lead Virtual Teams One Conversation at a Time
Lead Virtual Teams One Conversation at a Time Technology and employee expectations have changed how virtual teams operate and what [...]
What Employees are Grateful for This Thanksgiving
More organizations are looking at their employee's workplace experience and asking how they can do better. The ability to attract the best and the brightest is becoming even more challenging as the economy grows and the labor market shrinks. Now is the time for companies to look beyond the traditional benefits strategy and ask what people really want today to be successful in both their professional and their personal lives.
Lesson # 5 Make Collaborative Tools Available
Lesson # 5 Organizations Make Collaborative Tools Available, though They're Underutilized This is the final blog post that wraps up our series of The SMART Workplace Lessons Learned from Early Adopters. Use technology to strengthen your team relationships.