What Is a Hybrid Work Policy? (And How to Create It)
For decades, Americans went to work and came home eight hours later. There was no such thing as a hybrid work policy. While some companies had salespeople and service personnel spl...
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Best practices for distributed work
How to Blur Your Background in Zoom and Master Remote Meetings
Finding a good work-life balance while working from home is easier said than done. In order to meet with your team from the comforts of home, you might need to blur your background...
The Best Way to Pay 1099 Independent Contractors
Knowing how to pay 1099 employees can be tricky. In most cases, it’s not the act of paying contractors that requires significant effort. Instead, the accounting process for all t...
Embracing Asynchronous Work in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices
The shift to remote work led teams to experiment with asynchronous work — and redefine the concept of teamwork in the process. Whether it’s sports, relationships, or work, we a...
How to Manage Remote Agile Teams Effectively
If you manage an Agile team that’s considering a permanent transition to remote work, you might be worried that it will be an uphill battle. That’s a valid concern. McKinsey &a...
25 Best Virtual Assistant Software Tools to Manage Remote VAs in 2026
Most entrepreneurs quickly realize there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s usually when the first virtual assistant (VA) hire happens — someone to take on administr...
Building and Nurturing Trust in Virtual Teams
It’s tough to admit that your team members don’t trust you — or each other. You care about your team and want them to succeed. How can you build trust? If you’re managing a...
Work From Home Skills: What Makes Someone an Effective Remote Worker?
Remote work is more popular than ever. Even though some businesses have returned to the office, flexible and fully remote teams are part of the new normal. One good reason is that...
The 2024 Guide to the High-Paying Remote Jobs
For many people, being able to work remotely has shifted from a unique perk to a core part of their request for their career. High-paying remote jobs are now an option for many, bu...
How to Succeed at Remote Project Management: The Complete Guide
Remote project management involves making sure projects run smoothly and get completed on time and budget, all while managing a remote team. It can be hard. Communication and motiv...
How We Pulled Off an Epic Virtual Retreat in 2020
In non-pandemic years, the Hubstaff crew shuts down karaoke bars, brainstorms exciting new initiatives, and clinks glasses in 12 different languages during our annual retreat. Our...
