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Onboarding for remote workers isn’t identical to traditional onboarding—or at least it shouldn’t be. It requires tailoring onboarding processes and policies to align with a virtual workforce. For guidance on best practices in this arena, Remote.co tapped Learning and Development Manager Dr. Reginald Johnson, President of Leadership Consulting Inc., who has over 10 years of experience in talent development and organizational effectiveness.Johnson, who works closely with companies to streamline and optimize their onboarding practices to ensure a seamless transition for remote employees, shared the following five tips for managers to successfully integrate remote employees. If done proactively, these steps can help…

It’s a given that larger businesses and companies, whether traditional or remote, need an HR director. But what about the HR needs of small remote businesses?According to Jeb Smith, Founder of a business, marketing, and technology consultancy based in San Francisco, California, an HR director is essential for any business, regardless of size or remote status.Paul Martinez, Founder of EcomSidekick, agrees: “Many small remote businesses tend to overlook the significance of having an HR director, assuming their size or remote setup exempts them from the need for dedicated human resources support.”Jenny Palmer, Founder of Eggcellent Work, a platform dedicated to helping people succeed in their professional lives, explained that while she…

It’s time to admit it. The LinkedIn profile has replaced the resumé, and for good reason. With the combination of imagery, a Headline, full Bio and rich experience sections, and most importantly, regular Post content: this is the starting point to any professional endeavor. So, whether your goal is to find bigger and better roles, generate high-quality consulting or SaaS leads, or even just reflect the best impression possible to people who are already coming to your page, make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. I’m qualified to talk to you about this because I’ve been doing it myself…

5.3K The money your business owes its vendors/suppliers is known as its Accounts Payable or AP. On your balance sheet, this is a liability.  As a result, companies often consider Accounts Payable a back-office cost center.  Fortunately, using innovative outsourcing practices, accounts payable BPO service providers can help you cut costs while delivering fast and accurate invoice processing services.  In this article, we’ll delve into what accounts payable BPO means and the difference between AP outsourcing and AP automation.  We’ll then list the seven key benefits of outsourcing your accounts payables, which AP tasks you can outsource, and the top…

29 Turns out, saving the world is a pretty popular career choice—landing a job at an NGO or non-profit is as competitive as it is impactful. To secure a top position, you need to show future employers that you have valuable experience in the NGO/non-profit industry and can communicate with people from diverse backgrounds. To accomplish this, we recommend an AIFS Abroad NGO or non-profit internship. An NGO or non-profit internship is also an excellent option if you’re not sure which direction you want to take your career. With an internship in this industry, you can test out different fields…

16 Eager to follow in the footsteps of a college student who studied abroad in Spain? We recently caught up with Lauren, a student from the University of North Dakota who did a study abroad program in the Andalusian city of Granada during spring semester through AIFS Abroad.  Discover how Lauren’s experience with AIFS Abroad helped her expand her cultural horizons and improve her Spanish skills!  Language Learning  Learning a new language is by no means required to study or intern abroad; however, many students and young professionals choose to go abroad because they want to learn a new language…

4 Digital marketing requires you to connect with a diverse range of people through advertising, content strategy, digital media, and more. By adding a digital marketing internship to your resume, you’ll not only stand out in this highly competitive field but also demonstrate to future employers your ability to connect with diverse audiences. An AIFS Abroad internship will help you build the wide range of essential digital marketing skills you’ll need to succeed in the industry.  While you develop your digital marketing career as an intern abroad, you can travel the world, dive into new cultures, and expand your global…

20 In today’s modern world, professionals of all kinds need to be able to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, and psychology is no exception. As a psychiatrist, therapist, clinical psychologist, or counselor you may need to communicate with patients from very different backgrounds; as a neuropsychologist, social psychologist, forensic psychologist, or other researcher-focused professional, you may be expected to work with people who come from or live outside the United States. And if you’re hoping to live and work abroad during your career, international experience is critical to your success.  Adding an international psychology internship to your…

3.7K Today, many business owners face a dilemma — should you prioritize core tasks or answer customer calls? Fortunately, by hiring a virtual phone assistant, you can ensure you have enough time to focus on core activities while still attending important business calls.  It can be IVR (Interactive Voice Response) or real people taking calls on your company’s behalf so you can focus on critical activities. In this article, we’ll cover what a virtual phone assistant is, what they do, and why you should hire them. We’ll also highlight the top five virtual assistant service providers you can hire VAs…

15 Multicultural communication is critical in the travel and tourism industry—a field that requires employees to work with people from every part of the world. When applying to future positions, one of the best ways you can stand out from the competition is by showing employers you already have experience working in an international context and with people from different countries.   An AIFS Abroad internship does just that and more. It will help you learn how to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people, broaden your global perspective, and get hands-on experience in the travel and tourism industry. We…