Author: FarAwayJobs

There’s an epidemic raging among U.S. workers, but it’s not a virus, and no medication or shot will help. Americans are simply overworked, and they’re neglecting to (or choosing not to) take time off. Time off is critical to the holistic well-being of any employee, but as a nation, we lag behind the rest of the world in acknowledging and prioritizing the need for a break.

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Your team has been short-staffed for a while. They’ve been making it work for some time, diligently doing what they can to close sales and meet deadlines. But at the end of the day, a four-person team can’t scale the same workload of a team that should be twice its size. You know your company needs to fill roles fast. But with hundreds of candidates to choose from, how can you decide who the best person is for the job? Below, we share a few indicators that someone is a good fit for your remote or hybrid organization.  They’re Tech-Savvy…

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Every organization in the world has staffing issues. The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has a particularly negative relationship with staffing, suffering from problems such as high recruitment costs, poor employee engagement, and elevated staff attrition rates. While staffing issues in the workplace are common, not everyone has found an adequate solution. Businesses who manage their workload internally should consider outsourcing as a primary approach to resolving any staffing problems. For BPOs, utilizing the latest technology can help improve life at your organization. In this article, you’ll find some of the most common staffing issues that every business faces, including…

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How can you get quality remote salary data?So, you’re hiring remotely. How do you determine how much each employee makes? How do salaries change when team members relocate? Today, we’re exploring why remote salary data is so hard to find.Why Is Remote Salary Data Hard To Find?Each remote company needs to decide whether they will pay per location or location-agnostic pay. If you go with location-agnostic, you’ll have an easier time. Here’s an example another startup founder shared with me:”Our HQ is in Edinburgh so we baseline salaries on this local market. We acknowledge areas of higher compensation (actually only…

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Virtual assistants are the future of businesses. From taking care of all aspects of your business to freeing up your time to focus on the things that need attention the most – growth, innovation, and creativity, VAs can do it all.Virtual assistants are becoming more and more popular in the business world, given the benefits of hiring a VA. The growth of this industry has been exponential in recent years since they are affordable and accessible to most people with a computer and internet.Virtual assistants are not only cost-effective, but also save your time by handling day-to-day tasks that you…

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The College of Arts and Architecture announced the recipients of the Golumbic and Valley Family Scholarships at its annual spring awards ceremony in May. Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Scholarship The Reuben and Gladys Golumbic Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships given in the college, and recognizes students in the areas of design achievement, humanistic achievement and performance achievement. The scholarship was established by Penn State alumnus Ed Eckl in memory of his adoptive parents. This year’s recipients are: Design Achievement: John Martin, architectureBorn the son of a mechanical engineer and the grandson of a mechanic,…

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The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. After this date, employers MUST complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were previously inspected remotely during the temporary I-9 flexibilities by August 30, 2023.  Will we ever go back to remote inspections for I-9s? Hopefully in the near future. In recognition of today’s work environments and advances in technology, DHS published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking last year. The proposal creates a framework under which DHS could pilot various options, respond to emergencies…

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In 2019, ~9 million U.S. workers were doing it remotely. That number has since grown to over 27.6 million today. Remote work continues to grow, and if 2022 has shown us anything, that number isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Luckily for job seekers, there are heaps of remote companies hiring right now. Before we dive into all of the great remote companies hiring right now, let’s cover a few of the basics.What is a remote company?Remote companies operate on a remote-first mindset. This means that remote is the default. From meetings to quarterly events.It also means that employees work outside…

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Digital nomads are on the rise, and with that comes the need for communities to connect them. There are now a variety of digital nomad communities available to join, each offering unique opportunities and benefits. Are you a digital nomad working while travelling and looking to join a community? With the rise of remote work, more and more people are embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. With so many digital nomad communities popping up all over the world, it can be difficult to choose which one to join.Luckily, there are plenty of options out there for digital nomads looking for a…

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