Author: FarAwayJobs
In December 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced two pivotal rules impacting Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holders and F-1 visa “cap-gap” beneficiaries. Here’s what you need to know: Extended EAD Duration to Address Delays: USCIS has increased the maximum automatic extension period for certain EAD categories to 540 days. This adjustment is designed to mitigate disruptions caused by processing delays, which for some EAD applications exceed 14 months. To minimize employment interruptions, USCIS recommends eligible individuals file for EAD renewal up to 180 days before their current document expires. Expanded Cap-Gap Extension for F-1 Visa Holders: Under…
If you haven’t heard this before, let me be the first to shout it from the rooftops: executing a well oiled SaaS link building campaign can be the difference between your SaaS SEO campaign taking months or years to reach your organic search sourced MRR goals. SaaS isn’t getting any less competitive. Especially with more and more companies using AI to quickly create their own software solutions. Similarly, generating new sales pipeline or quality demo requests from inbound visitors sent by Google isn’t like it used to be. Today, it’s a game of speed and trust, and your backlink profile…
It might be challenging to make remote work predictions for the coming year and know exactly what members of the workforce of tomorrow will need to know, or precisely how to structure teams and companies for success across industries and time zones.One thing, however, is certain: we are steadily speeding toward a future of work that includes job flexibility and location independence beyond our grandparents’ wildest dreams.What does this mean for the year ahead?A lot of change, customization, and consideration for professionals’ desired lifestyles is in order. In an ever-more-crowded remote work landscape, the tools, processes, and policies we use…
As the remote job market grows, so do the multitude of options job seekers are faced with—including which companies to pursue. To help you narrow down your options when searching for remote work, we’re highlighting Amazon, a Fortune 500 company and online retailer offering a vast selection of products, from household items to electronics.Below, we’ve outlined details about Amazon’s business operations, the company’s flexible and remote job offerings, and the career areas it hires for.What Flexible Jobs Does Amazon Offer?Amazon offers full-time, part-time, flexible schedule, freelance, temporary, and hybrid to 100% remote jobs to entry-level and experienced applicants across the…
If you’ve worked remotely for a bit, you know better than most that remote work brings a unique set of challenges. Working from home has been misrepresented in popular culture, and many new remote workers have false expectations of what a virtual workday will be like.Along with traditional interview questions, if you’re hiring for a remote role, you’ll need to determine how realistic and prepared the potential hire is for remote work life.Remote Interview QuestionsRealistically, you need to discover if the worker envisions working in their pajamas every day without a schedule or accountability. What are their plans for mitigating…
Economic pressures are intensifying, and as the rate of inflation continues to grow, so do fears of a recession, and job seekers and professionals are feeling the impact. From the career decisions they make to financial health to job security, the workforce is concerned.To gain insight into how these concerns are impacting job seekers and working professionals, Remote.co’s Work & Financial Wellness Report surveyed over 1,100 professionals around the world from October 13, 2022, to October 30, 2022.Inflation and Financial ImpactsInflation will undoubtedly have financial implications for working professionals. According to Remote.co’s report, 80% of respondents stated that their current…
Sorry, boss. I can’t guarantee that I’ll always feel my best from 8 a.m. to 5 p.mSome days are better than others.But you know as well as I do that I have exactly what it takes to get you the quality work you’re looking for, completed on time. The reality is: even though I have a chronic progressive disease, I still am fully capable of working a full-time job as a writer and editor.But these 40 hours each week are only possible on my time—when multiple sclerosis (MS) isn’t wearing me down physically or making my hands too numb to type.That’s why working…
As the remote job market grows, so do the multitude of options job seekers are faced with—including which companies to pursue. To help you narrow down your options when searching for remote work, we’re highlighting FedEx, a company that provides delivery and freight services, as well as print, packaging, and other business solutions.Below, we’ve outlined details about FedEx’s business operations, the company’s flexible and remote job offerings, and the career areas it hires for.What Flexible Jobs Does FedEx Offer?FedEx offers full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary, and remote jobs to both experienced professionals and entry-level job seekers.What Career Fields Does FedEx Hire…
Resilient teams are adaptable and flexible. They work together to create a plan for overcoming any roadblocks they encounter. But resilient teams don’t spring into existence. They are nurtured and encouraged by supervisors who help each team member cultivate this ability.Remote teams are no different, but building a resilient remote team is different than building a resilient in-person team. Here are some tips to get you started.How to Build a Resilient Remote Team1. Encourage InteractionEven the most experienced and seasoned work-from-home pros feel isolated on occasion. But when “occasionally” turns into “frequently,” your employees may become disengaged from each other…
It’s a mouthful: “synchronous and asynchronous communication.” But these terms are more straightforward than they sound, once you understand the jargon. “The key difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication is synchronous communications are scheduled, real-time interactions by phone, video, or in-person. Asynchronous communication happens on your own time and doesn’t need scheduling,” explains Ashley Marie Fernandez, CEO of the career development and personal growth company Ashley Marie Coaching, who also works full-time in HR for a professional services firm.Read on to dig into how these communication methods work, what tools make sense with each of them, and how can you harness the flexibility with remote teams for…