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Why I Stopped Hiring Ivy League Graduates
I’m not inclined to hire a graduate from one of America’s elite universities. That marks a change. A decade ago I relished the opportunity to employ talented graduates of Princeton, Yale, Harvard and the rest. Today? Not so much.
Nine tips for interviewing over Zoom
I’ve been hiring engineers and testers lately. Even though pandemic restrictions are starting to lift, most of us are still working from home. So are the people I’m interviewing. That means I’m interviewing over Zoom.
Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter
Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they want a flexible approach where those who want to work remote can do so, according to an internal letter...
Inclusive UX in an era of anxiety
It’s more important than ever to consider mental health while designing.
Another year, another UI trend is becoming increasingly popular among designers.
If you like to keep your fingers on the pulse of the latest web design trends, you’ve probably already heard of Glassmorphism.
Towards a Design System in iOS: Colors
An important aspect to the success of an application is how it looks, and how easy it is to use. These two aspects are what we call UI/UX…
Zooming beyond time and space
While face to face interaction is generally synchronous (at the same time), online interaction can also be asynchronous (at different times). This opens up a whole new powerful toolset, enabled by technology—if we understand how to use it.
Text – a designer tool
Often designers work on projects that don’t have a ready text or the projects that are only at the prototype stage. There are designers who are overly concerned with the beauty of typefaces, graphics, proportions, and how the layout looks and treat text separately from design.
Stop Sabotaging Your Workforce
Eighty-five percent of employees aren’t engaged at work, according to Gallup. Misalignments between strengths and values, lack of personal development, command-and-control management, shallow-level work, and process-heavy change-resistant cultures all play a part in the...
So, You Want to Become a Digital Nomad
Working remotely while abroad has obvious appeal. But the tax consequences vary depending on where you go. Here’s what to know.
5 Behavioural Biases That Trip Up Remote Managers
In times of uncertainty and seclusion, people seek guidance and stability. In the workplace, they usually turn to their superiors. It can be hard for managers to live up to these expectations, and the task of managing people remotely is one few leaders have been prepared for.
Better in Black: Rethinking our Most Important Buttons
If there's one button you use every time you open Spotify, it’s the play button. Today, we’re updating it significantly for better accessibility.
The little book of accessibility
If I had a TARDIS and could travel back in time to 2005, which is when I founded the BBC’s Digital Accessibility Team, what would I say to…
Work from home: Remote work is still popular with many Americans
‘The DNA of work has changed’: Many Americans want to keep working from home after the COVID-19 crisis passes.
The product management of a design system
One of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had during my time as a Product Manager at Autodesk has been in building out and deploying a design system.
Designing for Users Across Cultures: An Interview with Jenny Shen
Independent UX consultant Jenny Shen explains why and how to create digital products for international users
25 Companies Going Remote Permanently
COVID introduced a mass exodus to the digital workplace. Find out how many companies are going remote permanently in a pre-COVID era.
How to move away from dark UX patterns
The task of any UX designer is to provide users with a convenient and pleasant interaction with the product. The product must be honest and take users interests into account, and not manipulate it nor harm it for the sake of profit.
Planning a post-pandemic office? Here’s how much it will cost
Construction is about to get more expensive. How much will companies invest in new offices? The pandemic has pushed companies around the world to rethink their offices. Whether they’re shifting to hybrid work models or eliminating dedicated desks, offices are likely to look a lot...
The Best Advice for Remote Jobseekers Looking for a More Fulfilling Role
Finding a fulfilling role professionally isn't always easy. But the answer might just lie in remote work. Discover if a remote role is what you need to develop your skills and feed your passion.
This DIY office in a box will transform your WFH setup
We haven’t seen anything quite like this yet. Work from home means very different things to different people: work from couch; work from bed; work from a chair stacked on a table, knee-deep in kids' toys.
Is Remote Work Getting Stale? Here's How to Freshen It Up
For many years, remote work was an amenity. It was something startups and young companies offered as a way to attract top-flight talent and stand out in a crowded job market.
Ask a Hiring Manager Featuring Sue Kelly of Omni Interactions
If you're looking for ways to break into the world of remote work, you aren't alone. But knowing where to start is half the battle. With tips for newbie virtual workers, Sue Kelly of Omni Interactions teaches you where to begin your journey. The post Ask a Hiring Manager...
6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Remote Work Routine
Your home office surely needs a spring cleaning, but don't forget about your remote work routine. With these tips you can become a more successful, organized, and productive remote worker.
Remote Work Study Shows The Possibility Of A New Corporate Two-Class System
You can easily envision a dual-class system arising amongst workers. There will be those in the room being first-class and those at home being second-class corporate citizens.
Working in a New Normal: Enjoying the Rhythms of Remote Work
Name: Eric Timberlake Position: Scheduling Coordinator for Duke Primary Care Years at Duke: 15
Office Not Required—Why Remote Work Is Here To Stay
Remote work is good for companies, employees, and the environment.
I paid $160 to work from a 4-star luxury hotel in LA for the day, and the free coffee and rooftop pool made me feel surprisingly productive
Los Angeles - the home of movie stars, sunshine, and overpriced juice - has a hidden secret: a luxury hotel with a great remote work program.
10 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working Remotely
In this guest post from Ralf Quellmalz of Topic Insights, readers can learn about ways to increase their productivity while working remotely.
Back to the office: Work from home vs. corporate reality
Look, I’m old and jaded. But whenever I hear about economic "revolutions" — "it's different this time" — my skepticism antenna pops up.
How Can Remote Workers Best Manage Work-Home Conflict?
Remote work expert offers best practices based on more than 20 years of research
Council Post: Working From Home: Seven Secrets To Supercharge Your Remote Team
There are effective techniques and mindsets to optimize long-term remote working.
Digital nomad: How to work and travel while beating deadlines from the road
Globetrotting and telecommuting present a few logistical challenges. These six tips will help you sate that wanderlust thirst and stay ahead of projects as you Zoom from the open road.
What the rise of digital nomads can tell us about the next wave of remote working
If one thing is clear about remote work, it's this: Many people prefer it and don't want their bosses to take it away.
Remote-working trend for Honolulu employees is here to stay - one year later
Is work-from-home here to stay?
Does the way we work remotely need to change?
Over a year on from the global shift in work and lifestyle caused by the pandemic, we are all still working from home. Those first few weeks, no one expected it to last this long, with many a story of people worrying for their withering office plants and lunchboxes left in their...
How to up your remote working game for 2021
Most of us have been working from home for at least a year by now. Are you loving it, or is it getting you down? If the latter applies, it's time to make some changes. And even if it's the former, there...
New UAE remote work visa scheme announced
Sheikh Mohammed announces new residency permit.
How employees and managers in Boulder-area companies are navigating work from home
Companies and employees have had to deal not only with the logistical challenges of working remotely, but also the difficulty of maintaining office camaraderie when no one interacts with each other…
What Is a Sick Day When You’re Working From Home?
The pandemic has heated up a debate about what employees should do if they don’t feel well, and if companies need to rethink the whole idea of sick days.
Why DC leads for remote jobs (and how to land one)
When compared with states, D.C. ranks first for remote jobs, and third overall when weighed for remote jobs, expected remote work growth and broadband access.
Cheap living and great WiFi: Digital nomads are flocking to Georgia
A must-see bucket list country pre-pandemic, Georgia is the latest destination to tempt digital nomads to stay.
Navigating the different models for the future of a global return to work
A move to global, distributed teams has created an opportunity for a fresh wave of software-as-a-service startups to simplify the challenges.
9 things I learned in my first 6 months RVing full-time - The Points Guy
Almost four years ago, my husband JT and I gave up our apartment and sold or donated almost everything we owned. Then, we hit the road as global digital
Remote Work May Benefit People With Autism
Workplaces can be difficult to navigate for some people on the autism spectrum.