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5 reasons remote teams are more engaged than office workers

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees ...
JD Supra

Companies Remain at Risk for Remote IT Worker Fraud; Should Consider Appropriate Mitigation Strategies

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action countering the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or “North Korea”) government’s efforts ...
Newsweek

Remote Worker’s Admission About What They Do All Day Cheered: ‘Not Sorry’

A remote worker has been cheered online for sharing how they spend their working day, including long breaks in the middle of a shift. The worker, who did not share any personal details but who posts ...
JD Supra

North Korean IT Remote Worker Fraud Scheme Data Security and Employment Law Impact

The recent indictment of 14 North Korean nationals for fraudulently obtaining remote IT jobs with U.S.-based companies underscores the importance of vigilant hiring ...
Business Insider

I've spent over 20 years working remotely with flexible hours. It's made me a better father and employee.

The flexibility of my remote work meant I could be very active in my kids' lives as they grew up. It's still easier for me to balance my job and personal life because I work from home. Over the years, ...
Homeland Security Today

Justice Department Disrupts North Korean Remote IT Worker Fraud Schemes Through Charges and Arrest of Nashville Facilitator

Matthew Isaac Knoot, 38, of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested last Thursday for his efforts to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK or North Korea) illicit weapons ...
USA Today

Starbucks remote workers ordered to return to office 4 days a week

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is requiring corporate employees to work from the office at least four days a week starting in October. Employees can opt for a voluntary exit program with a cash payment if ...
The Gazette

C.R. Metro Economic Alliance remote worker recruitment campaign meets new resident goal

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — After “overwhelming” interest in the program, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ...
Inc

Emergency Planning Lessons From 1 Remote Worker After Portugal’s Massive Blackout

Just after 11 a.m. local time yesterday, I sent this message to my editor’s Slack chat about that day’s workplace stories for Inc.com. “Ok, bizarre situation just unfolding: There was just a big flash ...
Newsweek

Most Workers Value Remote Work Over Money—Poll

While many companies have transitioned back to fully in-person workforces, the lingering effects of remote work have led many employees to demand work-from-home flexibility, even more so than higher ...
The Gazette

Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker recruitment program

From left, Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance policy board Vice Chair Anne Parmley and former Hiawatha Mayor Bill Bennett speak at ...