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What Is It Like to Work Remotely in 2020 – Part 2 by Kristina Poghosyan | August 12, 2020 The world has changed drastically in the past couple of months and remote work is something everyone talks about lately. And why not? It provides flexibility, freedom, and endless opportunities. If you don’t know what remote work is, go check out part 1 of this blog post to learn about the different types of remote work, the good, the bad and the ugly shared by Scopic’s full-time remote employees. In this article, we’ll look at remote work from a different angle: what are the important factors to consider when hiring remote employees or looking for a remote job? Scopic, being one of the biggest fully remote companies in the world, has great expertise when it comes to telework. We have synthesized the decision-making process in 3 aspects to consider when it comes to having a remote team.
What Is It Like to Work Remotely? 11 Truths From Full-time Remote Employees by Kristina Poghosyan|May 20, 2020 Wouldn’t it be amazing to work from anywhere you’d like, to have the freedom of being the boss of your own schedule? Approximately 15 years ago, this was just a dream for many. And not only for employees. Employers wouldn’t imagine a day when they would have productive teams and access to global talent and wouldn’t have to pay rent for an office. What do we have now? With the current events taking place in the world, remote is the only option but it’s certainly not new. Remote work has kept on growing, with people working from cafes & co-working spaces and only needing their laptops, headphones and coffees to effectively connect with clients or companies from other countries and even other continents. An analysis done by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics found that there has been a significant upward trend in the number of people working remotely in the last few years. There was a 159% increase in remote work from 2005 to 2017 in the USA.
The 5 must-have skills every remote worker should be aware of by Diana Gonzalez | June 3, 2019 Most people think that getting a job in a virtual company is synonym of flexibility and, to some extent it is, but that freedom has to be equally matched by responsibilities – it’s a give and take that not everybody is able to balance. With that said, there are definitely some skills you’ll need to be successful as a remote worker to be able to meet the expectations of your employer. Let’s expose those skills so you can figure out if you’re cut out for it.
How do the top 10 biggest virtual companies in the world make it work? by Scopic Team | February 1, 2018 In our digital era, it’s more and more common for companies to go completely virtual. The benefits this business model offers are many, but there are definitely virtual team building challenges that must be addressed. From managing time differences, creating cohesive teams, and analyzing productivity results, these companies have their work cut out for them. Learn more reading our 7 secrets to build a remote team. The top 10 biggest virtual companies to date are: Scopic Software – 230 employees Articulate – 169 employees 10up.com – 120 employees Clevertech – 119 employees Basecamp – 114 employees Buffer – 112 employees X-Team – 104 employees Scrapinghub – 99 employees Zapier – 89 employees Collage.com – 77 employees Fire Engine RED – 70 employees Scopic Software is currently leading the pack of largest virtual companies, with 230 employees in over 20 countries. Scopic shows no sign of slowing down in regards to growth and expansion.
#SCOPICWALKINGCHALLENGE With a total of 9,528,483 steps taken, the first-ever Walking Challenge was a huge success! Lasting from July 1–31, 2020, the challenge had 48 active participants walking, hiking, and running in 23 countries worldwide. The goal of the event was to promote an active lifestyle while working from home, since the virtual environment can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. It aimed to motivate employees by offering the top three contestants prizes. The event was able to meet its goal and create some healthy competition in the workplace and bring employees together. Not only were employees motivating themselves, but they were also challenging and inspiring others. While exercising was always part of some employees' lives, others were motivated by the challenge to be more active.
The Top 10 Web Development Trends To Look Out For In 2021 by Justin Tilton | March 24, 2021 With 2021 in full-swing we’re turning our attention to the ever-changing emerging trends in web development. As a business owner, it can be an overwhelming time — how can you possibly know which trending solutions are right for you and your company? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the latest tech advancements and emerging trends, don’t you worry. We’ll break down the top 10 web development trends in 2021 and dive into the advantages and disadvantages they can have on your business.
