One of the greatest risks to employers is employee burnout. And it seems that a lot of employees are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. In a recent 24 Seven survey of more than 2,100 professionals working in the marketing, creative, tech, beauty, fashion and retail sectors, 51% said they are currently experiencing burnout. And once an employee has communicated that they f...
More full-time employees say they’ve taken on a freelance side hustle within the last year. And there’s no single reason people are deciding to start their own side hustle, according to our 2022 Job Market Compensation and Benefits Report. Some say they’ve taken on a freelance side hustle because their current compensation is inadequate, while others say these projects fuel ...
At this point in the work from home journey, it’s natural to be feeling a bit more restless and distracted than you may have felt six to twelve months ago. Whether it be Zoom fatigue, sharing your space with a partner or roommate, household responsibilities, or a pet that would like a little extra attention, there are endless distractions in the work from home setup. Whil...
While working from home has become second nature for many employees, we know staying motivated throughout the day can sometimes be a challenge. Increased distractions at home and a more flexible schedule can make it difficult to get into a groove each day. With this in mind, our expert recruiters are sharing 10 ways to help you stay productive throughout the entire day whil...
As COVID-19 has caused many employees to shift to a work from home environment, feelings of being overworked and burnt out are beginning to take hold. Switching to a work from home model enabled many companies to keep business moving forward, but not without cost. In this new remote setup, many employees are finding themselves unable to unplug, working unthinkably longer hou...
Has your company recently adopted work from home policies? Do you work remote full-time? Are you a freelancer who works on projects from home? From fully remote roles, to roles with some work-from home-flexibility, to freelancing, we understand that while the idea of working from home might seem like the perfect reality, there are a number of things you have to consider to e...
Wake up, get to work, have a coffee or tea somewhere in between, look down at your watch. How is it already lunchtime? When mornings tend to fly by, it is often that we make the decision to just keep working, grab a quick snack, and finish the tasks at hand. While we commend you for your integrity and sense of urgency to complete your projects, we want you to be putting your...
Whether it is through instant messaging, a phone call, email chains, video conferencing or a text messages, technology enabled, real-time communication has both its pros and its cons. In today's workplace we're able to take advantage of these capabilities to make communicating with coworkers and clients easier. Improvements in technology has also enabled the rise of remote f...
Congratulations! You aced your interview, landed the job, and today marks your 90 day work-iversary! This major accomplishment should be celebrated, and is the perfect opportunity to set your goals for where you see yourself going in this position, company, and career. To help you further your success in your current position and develop your career, we’re sharing our top ti...
Working as a freelancer can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, especially if you're just starting to make the switch from 9-5. With a full-time job comes a predictable schedule and structured day whereas a freelance jobs consist of a more flexible day-to-day. As exciting as it is, with this new found "freedom", comes large responsibility. You have a responsibility to you...
