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Want to know how to monitor employee internet usage? If you’re managing a remote workforce or any employee with access to the web, you may be concerned about how they’re using the internet. Are they spending time on work or are they wasting time watching cat videos? To help you determine this, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to monitor employee internet usage. The article contains: (Click on the links to jump to a specific section) Let’s get started. Why you should monitor your employees Most companies monitor their employees’ internet usage to determine if they’re working or not. Why…

The average salary in Pakistan is 81,800 PKR (Pakistani Rupee) per month, or around USD 287 according to the exchange rates in May 2023. The Pakistan average is significantly lower than the US average (USD 7,900) but comparable to India (USD 430), Ukraine (USD 858), and the Philippines (USD 884). It’s one of the many reasons why Pakistan is a viable alternative to these popular outsourcing destinations. However, you’ll need a more comprehensive analysis to understand the total expenditure on a Pakistani employee. In this article, we’ll share vital figures and comparisons related to the average salary in Pakistan. We’ll…

With the shift to permanent remote work model, rise of hybrid work model and the world becoming increasingly digital, having an effective remote work policy is more important than ever, especially for a remote company. A remote work policy is a collection of principles that outline what companies and employees can anticipate while operating outside the typical office environment. It should be tailored to the specific needs of your business and provide clear expectations for those who choose to work remotely. This article will discuss eight steps to help you create an effective remote work policy and hire remote workers.What…

In the digital era, more and more businesses rely on software development in order to enhance their business processes. Therefore, the need for software development is increasing at a mind-boggling rate. Inhouse software development is the first choice of businesses around the world.  However, the shortage of developers or skilled professionals compels the business leaders to go for outsourcing. More businesses are relying on external teams in order to handle their software development projects.  Outsourcing has evolved as an ideal alternative to inhouse software development. Businesses hire a dedicated development team in order to develop their software efficiently. In this…

Hey, fellow warrior for a good work-life balance! If you’re currently reading this, you know how hard it is to handle a lot of business chores every day. One minute you’re doing taxes, the next you’re buried in emails, and before you know it, it’s past midnight and you still have work to do. Do you recognize it? We felt that way. But what if we told you there’s a better way to handle all this chaos? Automation is your new best friend. It’s all about letting technology handle your routine tasks so you can focus on what really counts.…

The Department of State (DOS) recently announced that it is extending its policy to waive in-person consular interviews for certain nonimmigrant applicants through December 31, 2023. Consular officers will have the authority to waive the interview requirement on a case-by-case basis for both first-time and renewing applicants. Individuals who hold the following nonimmigrant visa categories are eligible for this waiver: Academic Exchange Visitors (academic J visas),  Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers (P visas), Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement (O visas), Intracompany Transferees (L visas), Participants in International Cultural Exchange Programs (Q visas) Persons in Specialty Occupations (H-1B visas), Students (F…

Last week, FAIR’s government relations team submitted its fifth public comment of the year, urging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to raise the wages employers are required to pay foreign workers and implement American worker-protection rules that were issued under the Trump administration. The January 2021 rule, which was quickly delayed after President Biden took office, would establish more realistic wage scales aimed at discouraging U.S. employers from bypassing American workers in favor of cheap foreign labor. “To ensure that employment-based visa programs operate in line with Congressional intent and are not administered to the detriment of U.S. workers’…

You have many options when it comes to searching for a remote job. You could resort to crowd-sourcing sites and apply for jobs there.However, there may be better ways to find a career that suits your needs. There are other alternative ways of finding work, such as networking, hiring agencies, and publishing ads on job sites.All these methods depend on the nature of your experience and whether or not you’re willing to submit resumes for any available position or describe yourself using keywords that search engines can operate. This article will discuss tips to stay positive while searching for a…

Remote workers LOVE their home office. If you spend so much time there, isn't it better to have a good set-up ?I asked around to know how much money people were committing to setting up their home office…Please note that respondents come from everywhere, some countries have a lot more available income than others.REMOTE WORKERS:How much did you invest in your home office setup? 💰> Including: Desk, chair, tech/non-tech accessories…> Excluding: Laptop/Desktop.— Rodolphe Dutel (@rdutel) December 22, 2022 Awesome to see a most of respondents spending over $500 on their home office.Then… well, things escalated a little bit. I started…

Virtual team building makes remote teams feel as tight-knit as office employees to support purpose, vision, and enthusiasm and grow as a company. The future of work is remote work, and when it’s done right, it improves employee productivity, creativity, and morale, psychologists’ research finds.The number of employees who said they couldn’t concentrate at their desk in an office increased by 16%, and the number of employees who couldn’t access quiet places to do focused work when working in an office went up by 13%. Similarly, research has found that employees who worked from home were reported to have higher…