Remote Workers

How to Stay Productive When Working Remote

Nate Swanner, 

April 16, 2018

Working from home sounds amazing, and it is. It can also be a fast track to the unemployment line. Here’s how to stay productive when working …

Tech Pros Can Save a Lot of Cash Working Remotely: Study

Nate Swanner, 

March 14, 2018

Nobody wants to go into an office, and a new study shows that, in addition to avoiding the stench of microwaved fish, working from a remote …

Remote Devs Outshine In-Office Teams, Collaborate Better: Study

Nate Swanner, 

March 8, 2018

According to a new study from GitLab, remote developers and tech pros may be more productive (and feel better about working) in a team setting. In …

Self-Employment Is About to Spike Hard: Study

Nate Swanner, 

March 1, 2018

Over 27 million Americans are going to abandon their jobs for full-time self-employment over the next 24 months, according to a new study from FreshBooks. The …

Tons of Tech Pros Want to Work Remotely: Study

Nate Swanner, 

February 1, 2018

A happy worker is a productive one. And what makes workers happy? According to a new survey, the ability to work remotely. Employers might want to …

Basecamp Sets Precedent for Remote Worker Pay

Nate Swanner, 

January 4, 2018

Project management platform Basecamp isn’t based in Silicon Valley. It doesn’t even have employees there. That’s not stopping it from paying its employees like they live …

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Going Freelance

Nate Swanner, 

December 27, 2017

“Freelance developer” sounds like the easiest gig around. Make your own hours, work with whomever you like – what’s not to like? It’s great, but not …

What Remote Workers Want from Management

Nate Swanner, 

November 14, 2017

Working remotely is a big attraction to tech professionals. Developers, engineers and others are increasingly aware of the benefits of proper work-life balance, and not trudging …

5 Secret Perks of Remote Work

Nate Swanner, 

November 10, 2017

Working remotely is awesome. So good, in fact, we recommend it for everyone – and it’s a benefit that an increasing number of tech pros are …

Creating a Welcoming Culture for Remote Tech Workers

Dice Guest, 

November 2, 2017

Whether you’re asking for a raise, requesting a modified work schedule, or talking out your issues with a co-worker, tough conversations at work are always difficult. …