Hi, I'm Barbara Best, and this is Humans Working Remotely, a new podcast series in which we discuss the new normal of working remotely and how to manage it all effectively and efficiently using proven strategies, solutions and valuable insights.Through expert insight and meaningful conversations with business professionals, we’ll talk about common challenges and proven strategies that will provide you with more time to focus on your organization’s mission, relationship building and other…
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Adapting to the Changing Work Landscape - Strategies for Non-Profits with ROWE
The work landscape has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with trends like remote work, automation, and the gig economy reshaping how organizations operate. As non-profits and associations navigate these changes, it's essential to stay ahead of the curve by understanding the challenges and adopting effective strategies. In this podcast, we'll explore some ways your organization…
Thriving Through Challenges: A Non-Profit's Guide to Embracing ROWE
Thriving Through Challenges: A Non-Profit's Guide to Embracing ROWE I’m Barbara Best and this is Humans Working Remotely. Across every sector, the workplace is evolving. Remote teams, automation, and the gig economy are changing how organizations operate and how people expect to work. In this episode, we’ll explore how organizations can respond to the changing work landscape and why a Results-Only…
Across every sector, the workplace is evolving. Remote teams, automation, and the gig economy are changing how organizations operate and how people expect to work. In this episode, we’ll explore how organizations can respond to the changing work landscape and why a Results-Only Work Environment, or ROWE, may be one of the keys to building a more flexible and resilient workplace.
What if the way we work...isn't working for us anymore??
Across every sector, the workplace is evolving. Remote teams, automation, and the gig economy are changing how organizations operate and how people expect to work. For non-profits and associations, these shifts can create both opportunities and challenges. So how do mission-driven organizations stay adaptable while continuing to serve their communities effectively?
Did you know being highly productive is not an innate talent. It's simply a matter of organizing your life so that you can efficiently get things done at the right time based on how you process information. Everyone's different.
We can all admit that working on nights or weekends has happened on occasion. But remember that all work and no play will make you cranky from day to day. If you're feeling like your work is creeping into your personal time, this podcast includes a few steps to help establish reasonable healthy boundaries for you and those around you. Keep in mind that these tips work whether you're working in…
Did you know that there are three basic types of learning styles? The three most common are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. To learn, we depend on our senses to process the information around us. Keep these ideas in mind when you're presenting to your next potential client, to let them know how great you are, are when you're doing your presentation.
Did you know you can get a jump on your day by not checking your emails first thing in the morning? It's true. We all do it, we get into our inbox first thing and respond, respond, respond. Next thing you know it's lunchtime, and we haven't got a thing done. Take charge! Here are a few tips and advice on how to train yourself to get a handle on this and get through your daily tasks more…
Remember cramming for that exam in university, or pushing yourself in order to meet a deadline at work, only to feel mentally exhausted the next day? Today's podcast looks at why that is and offers a few tips and strategies to help you and your brain work smarter, not harder.
How humans work around the world has been turned upside down this year, with a dramatic and sudden shift to remote work. Some of us have grown to love it; some of us have grown to dislike it immensely. Today's podcast offers a few productivity strategies and a lot of practical advice on how remote operations now in the future can be conducted.