Even in the best of times, shifting an office to remote operations is no small feat. Those of us who are new to working from home have spent the past month in reactive mode dealing with myriad personal and professional priorities. As the digital dust settles, however, we’ve actually found more than one silver lining: No soul-crushing commute and no … Read More
An Invitation to Take a Break Together
Until now, many people have thought that remote workers were lucky. After all, they could make their own hours, stay in their pajamas, juggle housework (or homework) and avoid commuting. Professionals who have worked remotely in the past will be quick to tell you, however, that it can be downright lonely. Remote workers may have more flexibility, but they miss the … Read More
Rules of Engagement: Coworking with the Family
They scream to me from another room. They bark while I’m speaking on a conference call. They beg me to make them food, clean up their spills, and help them organize their days. I have to be honest, these are not my favorite co-workers. They are, however, my favorite people — my family. Nevertheless, they are driving me crazy. This … Read More
Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times
These are extraordinary times, but believe it or not, it’s at these moments people crave the ordinary. This morning, after I worked out in my basement, I ran upstairs for my daily stand-up on business continuity. As I entered my living room, in which I’ve created a makeshift office, I noticed that there was a child sleeping on the couch. … Read More
A New Perspective on Perspectives 2020: Transforming an Event for Changing Times
These are extraordinary times, but believe it or not, it’s at these very moments that people want to know they can rely on the ordinary. There is tremendous comfort in knowing that things can and will carry on, albeit in a reimagined way. That’s why we decided to hold our annual conference, Perspectives, but do it in a way that works best … Read More