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According to Gartner’s Digital Worker Experience Survey, near 80% of the global workforce is using collaboration software. That’s 44% more compared to the pre-pandemic world. No wonder many remote teams are on the hunt for the best video conferencing software to use in 2024.(1) But there’s more. A 2021 report by Transparency Market Research predicts that the global video collaboration industry will grow to $11.56 billion by 2027.(2) That’s hardly…
Continue ReadingWhat are the best startup tools? Well, the ones that A) work as advertised, and B) your team actually wants to use. Simple enough, except compiling a well-integrated digital toolbox can be tricky. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes when building a dream startup stack. 🚀 Before you launch… We’ve covered a fair bit of startup ground on the blog. Be sure to check other similar articles when you’re done…
Continue ReadingAs Bruce Lee once said: “I fear not the man who sets his alarm for 4:30, but I fear the man who doesn’t hit snooze.”* Ok, Bruce Lee didn’t say exactly that, but he knew discipline is king. So, how disciplined are you about your work-from-home routine? The awful truth is, motivation is overrated. That’s why in today’s guide we discuss the role of self-discipline in building a reliable and…
Continue ReadingBusy or productive? If you’re like most fellow remoters, you probably find the two interchangeable. After all, checking off to-dos, replying to emails, making calls, and tackling errands all feel equally empowering, regardless of the nomenclature. But if that’s the case, why are burnout rates among remote workers on the rise? Multiple studies have found that ever since the pandemic started, we’ve been clocking in way more hours than we…
Continue ReadingThere are plenty of useful remote work tips & tricks out there. Heck, we’ve contributed a fair share to the pool since COVID took over. So, what do you say we play the UNO reverse card and explore the worst tips you can follow when working from home? Here’s a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind remote work anti-guide. By following the remote work tips from the article, you will, well… become a grumpy,…
Continue ReadingWhile Elon Musk’s building badass rockets to scour the cosmos, a different kind of space emerges here on earth. In today’s article, we explore the future of remote collaboration and answer the Internet’s hottest question: “What is the metaverse?” Following Mark Zuckerberg’s recent plans to turn Facebook into a “metaverse” company, we take a deep dive into the fantastical world of the Metaverse. You’ll learn where the concept comes from,…
Continue ReadingWork-from-home vs. the good ol’ office? While the jury is still out on this one, we believe that you don’t have to choose. Unifying your hybrid workplace will give you the best of both worlds and help your team thrive in the post-COVID world. In today’s article, we take a look at the hybrid workplace model which offers a smooth —as smooth as you can hope for anyway—transition into the…
Continue ReadingThe modern office is a cognitive limbo. We’re producing a crazy amount of data and ingesting more information than the human brain can chew. But as the adage goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and so is visual collaboration. In this article, we’ll show you how you can use visual devices like mind maps and kanban boards to make your remote team more creative and productive. 💡 Before…
Continue ReadingCritical thinking skills are one of the most valuable business assets of the 21st century. They help us make more informed decisions, challenge the status quo, and avoid costly thinking fallacies. But did you know they can also make your remote team excel? In today’s article, we take a deep dive into the obscure world of critical thinking. We also revisit the concept of hierarchical tree structures and how the…
Continue ReadingMost productivity methods are like candy. They look and taste awesome, but they’re not good for you, especially in large quantities. So, how do you choose a select few that not only work as advertised but also bring tangible results? Here’s the thing. We’re all constantly chasing after big and small improvements to our daily routines. Heck, you’ve probably fantasized about getting a degree, changing your job, and upping your…
Continue ReadingKeeping track of conversations, planning projects, assigning tasks, and managing a team over time zones is tricky. Having to hack multiple tools together doesn’t make it any easier. Now’s the time to make remote collaboration a breeze with a Remote OS. In today’s article, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts of Taskade, our Remote Operating System (OS) for distributed teams and organizations. To make navigating the article easier, we divided…
Continue ReadingDid you know that the term “brainstorming” has bounced around conference rooms since the 1940s? Despite its age, the technique is still a staple in every creative toolbox. Today, we’re taking it to another level with remote brainstorming. In this article, we set out to explore several popular brainstorming techniques. We also show how you can implement them in your distributed organization. 💡 Before you start… This article is part…
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