The Hive Blog
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Building a global, distributed team: Lessons from social networking experts SWOOP Analytics
Inside SWOOP Analytics, experts on remote working and social networks for business. SWOOP’s James Tyer shares some great insights on life in a global, distributed team – including how to build trust, manage across time-zones, and communicate effectively.
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Events | Scatter Conference – for remote workers and distributed teams
Coming up in March: Scatter Conference for remote workers and distributed teams, in Austin, Texas. Talks will be live-streamed and recorded for virtual attendees.
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Remote work and inclusion: a conversation with disability campaigner and Founder of the Diversability Card, Shani Dhanda
We spoke with campaigner and entrepreneur Shani Dhanda about flexible working, remote working and inclusion in the workplace.
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Turn your digital nomad dream into reality
Introducing Remote Like Me’s Taylor Lane, and her new, free masterclass looking at three different routes to binding a flexible career you can do from home – or anywhere.
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How To Land A Flexible Career In The Non-Profit Sector
We’re kicking off our regular new series on different jobs you can do remotely. This month, we’re looking at how to find flexible, remote roles in the charity and social enterprise sectors.
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Building a distributed team at Elementary Digital
Why website and digital marketing company Elementary Digital decided to introduce remote working, and how they built a successful distributed team.
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Meet the remote team behind UK charity the Breastfeeding Network
How remote and flexible working has helped one UK charity to build a management team of talented Mums.
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Meet the website builders at 10up, a distributed company with team members around the globe
Has 10up always been a distributed company? 10up was set up as a distributed company from the very beginning. It started with one person, who decided to invest in finding great people, and not expensive office space. It means we can find the right people for the job,...
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Retrain for a remote, flexible career in social media with Digital Mums
When co-founders Nikki Cochrane and Kathryn Tyler set up their own social media agency, Hackney Social, in 2012, they were overwhelmed with demand from small businesses. Looking for more social media managers, they realised they'd found the perfect solution for mums...
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Six traits to look for in remote candidates
Ready to hire? We take a look at the six traits we think are important for remote team members, and share the experiences of other remote employers.
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Get confident with remote tech tools: our mini guide
You’ve decided that you’d love to ditch the commute and find a remote job, but there’s just one problem. You’ve never used any of the ‘tech tools’ used by remote teams – in fact, the very thought of joining a video conference fills you with dread. Fear not! You’re in the right place. Our Mini Guide will get you up to speed, introducing commonly-used tools like Slack, Trello and more.
read moreManaging a successful distributed team: talk by Anna Danes Boix
A detailed talk on Managing a Successful Distributed Team by Anna Danes Boix of managing-virtual-teams.com, given at Coding Serbia 2015. The first 15 minutes deals with hiring and onboarding, the rest of the talk looks at team building and communications.
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Tech tools for remote teams
Most remote teams rely on tools such as virtual office software and video conferencing. Choosing the right tools can be tricky, but getting it right can make a huge difference to how well your remote team works together. Our quick guide introduces some key tools, and shares the examples from other fully remote companies.
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Keep your career on track: Staying visible as a remote team member
“Will working remotely damage my career?” We look at the steps you and your employer can take to help keep your remote career on track.
read moreIntroducing Slack
New to Slack? It’s a team communications tool used by lots of remote teams to keep in touch and share work. These two short videos will get you started, giving you an overview and showing Slack in action.
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Our remote working FAQ
What type of jobs can I do remotely? Will working from home affect my career? What are the tax and insurance implications of using my home as an office? Will I save money? Read on: we’ve got all your remote-work questions covered.
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Working for Buffer, a fully remote company – the inside scoop
We chat with Hailley Griffis, PR Specialist at Buffer, about virtual interviews, dealing with time zones and what it’s really like to work for a fully remote company.
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Your home office checklist: getting started
Found your ideal remote job? Now you need to set up your home office. Our checklist will help you get started, covering where to work, the kit you’ll need, IT issues, insurance, tax and more.
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Is remote working right for me? Six traits you’ll need
Not sure if remote working is right for you? We’ve listed the six traits we think all remote workers need. Don’t worry if you don’t shine in all areas. It’s useful to be aware of your strengths and the areas you find challenging, so that you can consider these as you plan your remote career.
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How to making the most of career coaching
We interview leading coach Servane Mouazan, CEO of social enterprise Ogunte. Servane shares her tips on finding a career coach who’s right for you, and making the most of the coaching process.
read moreVideo conferencing for better communications
Michael Geller of Blue Jeans gives a quick explanation of how video conferencing helps build relationships with clients and customers. We think some face-to-face time is great for remote teams too, helping to build connections and clarify issues.
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Hiring remotely? Start here
Hiring a remote team member? We look at key traits, writing remote into the job spec, remote interviewing and more.
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Cafcass cuts office space by 50%, thanks to remote working
Check out this interesting article in the Guardian, which looks at how social care firm Cafcass (the Children and Family Court Advisory & Support Services) successfully introduced remote-working for their staff. The article describes how the 81 staff at Cafcass...
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Not just a ‘Mum thing’ – the CBI and Mumsnet call for more flexi-working, for everyone
It's not just us. The CBI, the UK's top business lobbying organisation, has urged companies to do even more to encourage flexible working - and to make sure employees know about flexible working options, right from the time they are hired. Back in November 2014, the...
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