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The Departments of State and Homeland Security announced recently that the Central American Minors (CAM) Program is being expanded, which will allow more children from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to safely reunite with parents and guardians already living in the United States. The expansion makes children eligible for CAM if their parent or guardian has a pending T visa petition, based on surviving human trafficking. Previously, only parents lawfully in the United States and those with pending asylum and U visa petitions could apply. It also updates the eligibility date for the parent or guardian’s underlying asylum, U visa,…
You’ve just been laid off? Sorry to hear that, it sucks. Now what? First, you’re not alone. Over 1,000 companies laid off 150,000+ in 2022, according to layoffs.fyi. I’ll be blunt, the 2023 hiring market is the toughest we’ve seen in a decade.This article will help you get a remote job ASAP. To land your next gig, you need make a plan and ace it. Let’s dive in!NB: Never worked remotely? Start here and resume reading afterwards.Why is 2023 hiring market tough?Remember when LinkedIn recruiters messaged you to”catch-up on new opportunities”?Yep, that was before. Today things are different: think of…
Chinese students also put greater importance on whether their degrees abroad would help them get a job back in China. Experts suggested the students’ desire for jobs in their home country might be explained by political tensions between the US and China. The Pull factors in choosing a higher education study abroad destination after the massive global immobility: A reexamination from Chinese perspectives study was carried out by Ka Ho Mok, from Lingnan University in Hong Kong and Baohua Lucy Yu, also from Lingnan University. The quantitative research set out to establish pull factors considered and valued by prospective Chinese international…
If your team relies on email threads or phone calls to communicate, they’re wasting a lot of time attending unnecessary meetings and reading irrelevant messages. Asynchronous tools are the key to sharing critical updates, managing projects, and working productively across different time zones. So which platform can help your team do their best work? In this article, we cover what to look for in a communication tool and share the best async collaboration tools for your team. What to look for in an asynchronous collaboration tool Before exploring the best async apps, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the category.…
As a startup or small business owner, you may have to juggle multiple tasks that may dilute your core expertise. Fortunately, you can hire virtual assistants to take care of any repetitive mundane tasks, freeing up time for you to focus on growing your company. And if you’re looking for a virtual assistant from the USA, you’re in the right place. A US based virtual assistant will have the necessary skills and expertise to handle any daily recurring task for you. In this article, we’ll highlight the five best virtual assistant services in the US and provide some handy tips…
Employee monitoring software can detect when remote workers are idle or whether they’re spending time on non-work tasks. However, it’s easier for remote workers to game the system than you might think. That’s why you need a way to see if employees are using mouse jigglers to make it look like they’re actively working—even if they aren’t at their workstations. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about mouse jigglers, including different types to look out for and tactics to tell if your team uses this type of device while on the clock. What is a mouse…
Do you want to outsource to China but aren’t sure what the average salary in China is? China has lower average salary figures compared to other developed economies like the United States and Japan. The annual average wage of a typical Chinese employee is around 352,000 Yuan (USD 50,629). In this article, we’ll delve into the numerous details of China’s average salary. We’ll also talk about the legal provisions for wages and the advantages of outsourcing to China. Table of Contents Let’s get started. What is the average salary in China? The average salary in China differs across cities and…
Talent recruitment for remote workers requires specialized strategies. To avoid the stress and expense of a mis-hire, try these five recruitment tips that are specifically targeted at remote workers. Explain What Remote Talent Means to Your Company Not all companies have the same expectations of remote workers, and virtual roles may be structured differently in different organizations. Because of this fact, Daniela Herrera, Director of Recruitment Operations and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at R/GA, recommends including a short explanation of what “remote talent” means in relation to your company and the position for which you’re hiring. “For example, some organizations might be interested…
Making on-time payments can become tricky if employees frequently fail to submit timesheets. So what’s the solution? With timesheet reminders, you can send automated alerts weekly, biweekly, or monthly to streamline the process and improve success rates. In this article, we’ll cover how timesheet reminders work, explore how they can benefit remote team managers, and look at how to save time with automated time tracking. What is a timesheet reminder? A timesheet reminder is a notice that prompts employees to complete and submit their timesheets before a weekly, biweekly, or monthly deadline. It’s typically a short message that you send…
The Covid-19 pandemic saw employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with many reluctant to return to full-time on-site work modes. However, not all work can be done remotely. Fortunately, you can have the best of both with hybrid work schedules! A hybrid work schedule combines on-site and remote work modes. It lowers infrastructural costs, reduces absenteeism, and increases employee engagement — ultimately boosting your company’s productivity. Interested in learning more about hybrid work schedules? In this article, we’ll cover two types of hybrid work schedule models, four pros, and a few challenges of hybrid work schedules. We’ll also explore…