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I always love to tell people that everyone can be a digital nomad. This lifestyle is possible, whoever you are. But is that really true? Maliha Fairooz traveled to 97 countries with her Bangladeshi passport. In this episode she tells us how different her experience has been, compared to many Europeans or Americans with strong passports. She tells us about the time she got hold in a cell in Cape Verde for 17 hours, was deported from Macedonia, and many more insane travel stories. "It is so dehumanizing to consistently beg people to see the humanity in you and not to see you as a statistic." - This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns - Connect with Maliha: maliharoundtheworld.com@maliharoundtheworld on instagramConnect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Travel coaching is one of the industries that is growing in prominence within the travel space. What is a travel coach, how they can help and is it a viable remote work career? In this episode, Sahara Rose from the Travel Coach Network shares more about the diversity of experiences within the Travel Coaching community, and what are some of the needs that travel coaches address. We talk about how people can benefit from travel coaches and what to look out for when choosing the right one for you. On the flip side, we also discuss how people can get into travel coaching as a career, and what personas might do well in this industry.

Jeff Sauer took his time to transition from his traditional career into his role as a fully nomadic business owner. I, on the other hand, dove head first into business and built my podcast management agency in no-time. Super fun now, but I wish I would have been as strategic as Jeff. In this short story episode, Jeff shares how he made the transition into digital nomadism as smooth as possible. Use it to your advantage and don't be as impatient as I was ;) Listen to the full interview here: After Nomad Life: Integrating A Nomadic And Traditional Lifestyle [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

How to become successful at working remotely and maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Digital nomad Anna Maria is a remote work advocate and talks about the important skills people need to work from anywhere more effectively. Her goal is to help organizations and individuals to master these skills so they can design their ideal lifestyle and have a healthier work-life balance. In the second part of the episode, you’ll learn how you can set boundaries with clients or your employer. It’s an insightful episode so get ready for tips on how to work remotely effectively. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

How to become successful at working remotely and maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Digital nomad Anna Maria is a remote work advocate and talks about the important skills people need to work from anywhere more effectively. Her goal is to help organizations and individuals to master these skills so they can design their ideal lifestyle and have a healthier work-life balance. In the second part of the episode, you’ll learn how you can set boundaries with clients or your employer. It’s an insightful episode so get ready for tips on how to work remotely effectively. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

How to become successful at working remotely and maintaining a healthy work-life balance? Digital nomad Anna Maria is a remote work advocate and talks about the important skills people need to work from anywhere more effectively. Her goal is to help organizations and individuals to master these skills so they can design their ideal lifestyle and have a healthier work-life balance. In the second part of the episode, you’ll learn how you can set boundaries with clients or your employer. It’s an insightful episode so get ready for tips on how to work remotely effectively. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Since joining Think Productive a month ago today (happy anniversary TP!), I’ve had the pleasure of attending lots of our workshops. It’s been the best way to dive into my new role as Learning Success Manager, where I get to support our superstar clients plan learning programmes for their teams. After 19 years as a teacher, trainer and facilitator, it’s wonderful to sit at the other side of the table (well, laptop) as a participant in Ninja Russell’s online Project Management Training. Project Management 101 is a relatively new addition to the TP catalogue. The session overview promises to help me “Be the Project Manager that Wows the Rest!”. This sounds juicy and I can not wait to test it out. Can Russell really get me understanding and applying impactful tools and techniques in 6-hours? 6 hours later He did it. I am now a happy cocktail of drained, motivated, empowered and very hungry. What I liked about Russell’s approach is that the day was centred around a real-life project that each of us was working on. Russell took us on a journey that began with our ‘Project Aim’. Sounds simple in theory, but it took us a few tries until we successfully applied SMART targets and got to the essence of what our projects were intended to achieve. The next stop was the ‘Success and Failure Criteria’, where we got to pen our non-negotiables. The Gantt Chart proved to be a crowd-pleaser as we all got to visually see our project’s tasks, contributors and dates in a tidy visual. This made me happy for two reasons: It made my project go from overwhelming to achievable.I really like colourful charts! Russell then moved us on to milestones, risk management, stakeholder mapping and engagement. Through each stage, participants were moved into breakout rooms for discussions and had ample time to practise and apply the principles. Russell was generous with his knowledge – but also shared templates that we can use in the future. And of course, the famous TP Workbook means that all my learning is captured for me to refer to later. I was one of 9 participants – all of us from different industries – and the model worked for all our projects. There was a real buzz of excitement and a genuine willingness to share ideas and problem-solve together. They were a great bunch. If I have piqued your curiosity and you’d like to chat about helping your team with their Project Management skills, get in touch with me at deane@thinkproductive.co.uk and we can schedule a slot to get together over a cuppa. The post What I learnt during my Project Management Workshop appeared first on Think Productive UK. View the full article

Work from home staffing agencies make it easier to find remote work. In fact, staffing agencies are regularly used by both small and large companies to help fill vacancies with great talent (like you). But, are staffing agencies really remote-friendly? Yes, for the most part. Keep reading to learn more about 21 work from home staffing agencies. One just may be your ticket to a new remote role. What is a Work from Home Staffing Agency? First, let’s go over what a staffing agency is. Staffing agencies are the middleman between employers and job seekers. They are also called recruitment, search, or staffing firms. For example, let’s say Company PDQ Inc. regularly has wfh jobs. Currently, it needs to hire an online bookkeeper. However, PDQ does not want to go through the recruiting process on its own. After all, hiring is costly and time consuming. In fact, it averages out to about $4,129 and 42 days to fill a single position, according to ADP. work from home staffing agencies connect companies and talent So, PDQ decides to work with a staffing agency instead. Now the staffing agency sets out to find candidates to fill the bookkeeper position. To do this, they might advertise on popular remote job boards or post on LinkedIn. Additionally, many work from home staffing agencies have an existing pool of candidates they turn to also. How Do I Get Hired? First, you provide your basic information to the staffing agency. This includes your work history and job preferences. Then a recruiter works with you to find a role that is a good fit. Eventually, there are interviews to complete as you go through the hiring process. Finally, you receive an offer of employment or a fixed-term contract. Generally speaking, staffing agencies streamline your job search. You hand your resume to them and your recruiter uses it to find multiple open roles on your behalf. What Remote Positions Can I Find? Some staffing agencies work in specific industries. For example, let’s say Staffing Solutions RUS specializes in placing legal staff. Others offer broad staffing services across all industries. Regardless, you can find just about any remote job vacancy via staffing firms. Common remote roles regularly promoted by staffing agencies include: Customer ServiceAdministrative AssistantPayroll RecruiterMarketing Specialist And, that’s just a short list! What Types of Employment Do Staffing Agencies Offer? Typically, staffing agencies are known for temp jobs. And, yes, there are definitely temporary jobs available. However, it doesn’t stop there. There are different types of employment you need to know about before registering with a staffing agency. Temporary Often, companies use staffing agencies to fill short-term vacancies. A common example is when an employee takes maternity/paternity leave for a few months. Another scenario is when companies periodically require extra help. For example, an online retailer needs all hands on deck during the holidays. In both scenarios, these companies use staffing agencies to fill roles temporarily. These assignments typically last for just a few months. Temp to Hire Temp to hire is like a trial run. In other words, the company is open to hiring a temp worker permanently but wants to test the waters first. So, there’s a short-term contract in place with an option to hire at the end of it. Direct Hire Finally, there is direct hire. This is when a company turns to a work from home staffing agency to place a full time employee. Once a person is placed via the staffing agency, they are officially an employee of that company. Work From Home Staffing Agencies: The Top 5 with the Most Remote Jobs Now you have a good understanding of what a staffing agency is and the types of employment you can find. It’s finally time to look at firms that have tons remote openings available. 1. Kelly Kelly has been in the recruiting business for more than 75 years. Today, they work with 90 of the Fortune 100 companies to place top talent in open roles. In fact, Kelly places nearly 500,000 workers every year. Even more impressive is that a whopping 72% of openings at Kelly have a remote work option. Recently Listed Remote Roles at Kelly: Outbound Customer CareRecruiterTest ScorerInterpreterPayroll Specialist Please visit the Kelly Job Openings page for more information and next steps. Special Note: Kelly often mass hires for a single role (pipeline hiring). For example, a single listing for “Customer Service Agent” could be for hundreds of openings that need to be filled. 2. Randstand Currently, Randstad is the second largest staffing firm in the world! For the most part, Randstad provides top talent to companies across all industries, including many Fortune 500 Companies. At this time, 81% of all roles are remote-friendly. randstand places remote workers in roles across all industries Recently Listed Remote Roles at Randstand: Customer Service RepresentativeAccounts ReceivableMortgage UnderwriterInsurance AgentMedical Billing Randstand’s Job Seeker page has detailed information about signing up to join its talent pool. 3. Robert Half Robert Half International was founded in 1948. Today, it’s often listed on FlexJobs’ 100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs. Additional Robert Half awards include one of the Best Places to Work by Human Rights Campaign and one of the Happiest Companies in America by CareerBliss. Robert Half places talent across in-demand remote industries like legal, human resources, accounting, IT, finances, and more. Roughly 86% of its listings are remote. robert half regularly recruits remote workers Some recently listed roles include: AccountantAdministrative AssistantSales RepresentativeParalegalProject Assistant Head on over to Robert Half Hiring to learn how they can help you find a remote job. 4. Kforce Kforce mostly places workers in technology and accounting/finance roles. In fact, it works for 70% of Fortune 100 companies to provide short-term and long-term support in these areas. Go ahead and check out my Kforce review to learn about the ins and outs of recruitment there. Today, Kforce has 4,000 clients and places 23,000 candidates in open roles each year. Approximately 73% of all listings are for remote work! submit your resume and work with a recruiter at kforce Past openings include: Payroll AccountantTax AccountantTechnical ManagerProject ManagerTechnical Support To join one of the better work from home staffing agencies, visit Kforce to submit your resume. 5. Ajilon Founded in 2011, Ajilon is a newer staffing company. Even still, it’s able to place nearly 15,000 professionals every year! Ajilon specializes in marketing, administration, customer service, human resources, and nonclinical healthcare roles. For example, recent listings include: Medical BillerCustomer Service RepresentativeAdministrative AssistantPayroll Medical Coder An impressive 85% of these roles are remote. To start, job seekers, like you, work with recruiters to get placed in the perfect position. There’s more detailed information about the recruiting process over at Ajilon. ajilon recruiters are there to help you find the right remote job Even More Work from Home Staffing Agencies The five staffing agencies mentioned above are those with a high percentage of work from home jobs. Additionally, each of them appear on the FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies hiring remote workers. This means they routinely post and hire remote candidates. Needless to say, there are hundreds and thousands of remote-friendly positions using those staffing agencies. However, there are even more work from home staffing agencies to choose from. 6. Solomon Page Works with companies within industries like Fashion & Beauty, Hospitality, Media, and Healthcare. 7. Belay An entirely remote team started in 2010. Common remote jobs at Belay include Virtual Assistant, Bookkeeping, and Social Media Manager. 8. Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) Helps job seekers find jobs with companies that align with their values. Also brings temps on as LHH employees which come with benefits like health insurance, PTO, and bonuses. 9. Staffmark Places an astounding 41,000 people in jobs every week. https://video.digi-me.com/staffmark/expectations/CIYM0001 10. Beacon Hill Staffing Group Named one of the best staffing firms by Forbes. Has jobs available in legal, project management, administrative, and research industries. 11. Michael Page Recruitment expertise in accounting, legal, human resources, information technology, sales, and marketing. Provides career advice for job seekers to help build their careers. 12. Aquent Firmly believes that work should be flexible and inclusive. Provides career coaching and benefits to its talent. 13. Working Solutions Places agents as independent contractors in various work from home programs. Must pass assessments to receive an assignment. 14. Manpower Group Works across all industries. Offers resources for job seekers to change careers and develop skills. 15. HealthCare Support This is a niche recruitment firm that focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry. 16. Medix Serves workers and businesses within healthcare, life sciences, and IT throughout the US. Additional offices located throughout Canada. 17. FlexProfessionals Next up is FlexProfessionals. As you might have guessed by its name, this work from home staffing agency recruits professionals for flexible work arrangements! Previous remote roles include Accountant, Human Resources, Project Coordinator, and Operations Manager. 18. Hired by Matrix Although headquartered in NJ, Hired by Matrix hires professionals across the US. Remote roles it fills are mostly temporary and freelance, so keep that in mind before applying! 19. Profiles Since 1998 Profiles has provided staffing services for creative technology and marketing industries. Some examples of remote roles its hired for include Marketing Coordinator, Content Strategist, and Content Editor! 20. BuzzCo Another small, family-owned work from home staffing agency is BuzzCo. Most roles are full time, contract, or freelance. In the past BuzzCo has placed remote workers in roles like Account Executive, Designer, and Illustrator. 21. Stage 4 Solutions Marketing professionals can turn to Stage 4 Solutions for help finding a remote role. Currently, the company has more than 10,000 professionals in its talent pool. Example of roles include both short-term and long-term projects like Event Marketing, Administration, and Social Media Management. What Else Should I Know About Work From Home Staffing Agencies? Many work from home staffing agencies have in-person and remote roles available. However, some (like Belay) are entirely remote. Always tell your recruiter you’re interested in remote work only. Keep in mind, a lot of remote job openings have location requirements. This holds true for staffing agencies too. So, as you work with a staffing agency, don’t be surprised to see jobs that require candidates to live in select states and even specific cities. It’s completely normal. Lastly, be open and honest with your recruiter. Their job is to find you a job that aligns with your career ideals and goals. Tell them what you’re looking for and the types of companies you see yourself working for. Only accept a placement if it’s a role that actually interests you. In the end, work from home staffing agencies are a reliable source of remote jobs. However, keep in mind that staffing agencies do not guarantee placement. Finally, visit the work from home staffing agencies on this list. After you get established with one (or two) you’ll have a steady stream of remote jobs coming your way. Pro tip: Focus on a few agencies within your desired industry! If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. I’ll do my best to steer you in the right direction. You’ve got this! Happily, Ashlee get placed in a remote job by work from staffing agenciesThe post Work from Home Staffing Agencies: How to Get Placed in a Remote Job appeared first on Work from Home Happiness. View the full article

Doing what you love is only part of the success formula, there's much more you need. One of those things is money. Money is important, especially when you're traveling the world and/or building a business. In today's episode, Mikkel Thorup gives you his tips & tricks from being an expat in 9 countries and traveling to 100+. We go into finances, education, finding a sustainable business model, and travel. Connect with Mikkel: Listen to the Expat Money Showexpatmoney.comexpatmoneysummit.comConnect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Why are there so many remote citizens and digital nomads but is living this lifestyle still so challenging? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to live this lifestyle for the long run with slowmad Tim. He started his journey in Scotland and co-founded a company called Citizen Remote. One of the biggest challenges is staying in a country for longer. Even though we see digital nomad visas popping up like mushrooms, it’s not as great as it seems. He and his team are helping digital nomads from all over the world with visa-related questions and focusing on easing the process of visa applications. In this episode, we discuss the future of digital nomad visas and brainstorm the ideal digital nomad visa. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Why are there so many remote citizens and digital nomads but is living this lifestyle still so challenging? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to live this lifestyle for the long run with slowmad Tim. He started his journey in Scotland and co-founded a company called Citizen Remote. One of the biggest challenges is staying in a country for longer. Even though we see digital nomad visas popping up like mushrooms, it’s not as great as it seems. He and his team are helping digital nomads from all over the world with visa-related questions and focusing on easing the process of visa applications. In this episode, we discuss the future of digital nomad visas and brainstorm the ideal digital nomad visa. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Why are there so many remote citizens and digital nomads but is living this lifestyle still so challenging? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to live this lifestyle for the long run with slowmad Tim. He started his journey in Scotland and co-founded a company called Citizen Remote. One of the biggest challenges is staying in a country for longer. Even though we see digital nomad visas popping up like mushrooms, it’s not as great as it seems. He and his team are helping digital nomads from all over the world with visa-related questions and focusing on easing the process of visa applications. In this episode, we discuss the future of digital nomad visas and brainstorm the ideal digital nomad visa. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

We all want to get the best bang for our buck regardless if it is on a short travel trip or a longer term nomadic life. In this episode, Tim Leffel, award winning travel writer and author of the books “World’s Cheapest Destination” and “A Better Life For Half The Price” (amongst others) shares his travel tips through decades of travel. We speculate on the new state of travel following 2 major shifts in the travel industry. From the rising travel costs to the remote work/nomad movement, we talk about the latest observations and trends. More importantly, we discuss age old cost saving strategies that still applies, and what are some things to look out so you avoid making costly mistakes.

Starting a business is exciting, difficult, challenging, and so much fun. I also found it very easy to work 24/7 and never take my eyes off my laptop screen, especially while working remotely. In this episode, Satu Makinen shared her tips and tricks from starting her beauty business remotely. How does she make sure she stays sane in busy times? Check this ep to find out. Listen to the full interview here: Why Work-Life Integration Is Extra Important For Digital Nomads [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

Digital nomad Charlie only dipped her toes into the digital nomad lifestyle a couple of months ago. She started her journey with a remote job and enjoyed the perks of steady income while living in one of the most popular digital nomad hubs, Bali. While working online and traveling looks so glamorous on Instagram. Charlie experienced the first typical misconceptions like finding the right balance between having fun and staying productive and working across different time zones. After she quit her remote job, new challenges crossed her path. In this episode, we chat about these and more challenges and what she does to tackle them. Get ready for a reality check and behind-the-scenes episodes with Charlie! Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Digital nomad Charlie only dipped her toes into the digital nomad lifestyle a couple of months ago. She started her journey with a remote job and enjoyed the perks of steady income while living in one of the most popular digital nomad hubs, Bali. While working online and traveling looks so glamorous on Instagram. Charlie experienced the first typical misconceptions like finding the right balance between having fun and staying productive and working across different time zones. After she quit her remote job, new challenges crossed her path. In this episode, we chat about these and more challenges and what she does to tackle them. Get ready for a reality check and behind-the-scenes episodes with Charlie! Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Digital nomad Charlie only dipped her toes into the digital nomad lifestyle a couple of months ago. She started her journey with a remote job and enjoyed the perks of steady income while living in one of the most popular digital nomad hubs, Bali. While working online and traveling looks so glamorous on Instagram. Charlie experienced the first typical misconceptions like finding the right balance between having fun and staying productive and working across different time zones. After she quit her remote job, new challenges crossed her path. In this episode, we chat about these and more challenges and what she does to tackle them. Get ready for a reality check and behind-the-scenes episodes with Charlie! Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

by Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”—Peter Drucker. Making predictions about the future of productivity can be dangerous business. Remember all those people who predicted that the Internet would be a flash in the pan? Yeah, me neither. What I do remember is how wrong they were. That said, I’m going to make a few predictions about what might happen in 2023 in the productivity field, based on what we’re all hearing lately. Inflation will continue to eat at your productivity. Inflation has many causes, so we’re not looking to blame it on anyone here. But as prices for everyday costs like food, housing, and energy rise, some substantially, your dollars buy less — especially, as has been the case for decades, when pay doesn’t rise as fast as costs do. This strikes at both individuals and businesses. When business and labor costs rise, productivity — rate of output (i.e., profit) per unit of input —inevitably drops. Until the Fed gets its act together, and if President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act works, we won’t tame inflation anytime soon — especially if it rises globally, as seems to be the case. That’s the bad news, but the next few points seem more positive. Remote work will continue to be common, and likely increase. Many knowledge workers have already proven that it works for them, and that they’re just as productive as ever, if not more so. They get to work in comfortable environs, can spend more time with family, don’t have to lay out as much money for childcare, and their commune is measured in steps rather than miles and wasted time. If you can do your work in the time required, does it matter where you do it? You may sacrifice face time with co-workers, but that’s what Zoom and GoTo are for, and no one but office planners really likes the open office or cube farm concepts anyway. Besides, less real estate used means less rent, which increases fiscal productivity. We’ll see more freelancers. In a phenomenon related to #2, as employers demand workers to return to the office, I expect to see the Great Resignation continue as happy remote workers refuse to return for the above reasons. They may have to pay for their own insurance and have few benefits, but this isn’t always a big deal for younger workers, and often contractors can nab larger per-hour wages because they do have to take care of their own benefits. As more people become contractors and tap into the gig economy, I’d expect to see more “digital nomads.” Some remote workers have already relocated to cheaper states and even cheaper countries — often without telling anyone —and can’t easily go back anyway. Their reasoning is that they can do remote work effectively almost anywhere — because they can. We’ll see the first forays into VR conferencing. Forget Zoon and Skype. If Mark Zuckerberg has his way, virtual meetings will soon morph into virtual reality Zuckerberg is investing in getting a service called Metaverse in place, so you put on your VR headset and meet your co-workers in a shared virtual environment of your choice to discuss work topics and otherwise keep in touch. Whether this will win over those of us sick of seeing our colleagues on computer screens, some of whom may prefer phone conversations by this point, remains to be seen. But once it works, I suspect it will contribute to the predictions #2 and #3 above. We’ve already have a decentralized global workforce forming for the last few decades. Effective VR could accelerate this trend. Working My Way Back To You Looking back, price inflation seems inevitable to some economists, as many workers return to the global market with plenty of savings from the lockdowns of the pandemics, while competing over fewer resources, due to closed factories and other service providers. (They could have figured this out earlier and warned us.) That will likely impact both individual and mass productivity in many disciplines. However, I think the pandemic has also freed workers in many ways, by giving them more power decide when and where they may work. This is not just to their benefits. With no commutes and fewer expenses, some workers may do the same jobs for less, and employers need not pay for nearly as much real estate and some benefits. In time, the productivity benefits should become obvious to all — and inflation won’t last forever. Did we miss your favorite prediction? Let us know in the comments! © 2022 Laura Stack. Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team’s Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide). Stack’s clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. To have Laura Stack speak at an upcoming meeting or event, call 303-471-7401 or contact us online. View the full article

by Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”—Peter Drucker. Making predictions about the future of productivity can be dangerous business. Remember all those people who predicted that the Internet would be a flash in the pan? Yeah, me neither. What I do remember is how wrong they were. That said, I’m going to make a few predictions about what might happen in 2023 in the productivity field, based on what we’re all hearing lately. Inflation will continue to eat at your productivity. Inflation has many causes, so we’re not looking to blame it on anyone here. But as prices for everyday costs like food, housing, and energy rise, some substantially, your dollars buy less — especially, as has been the case for decades, when pay doesn’t rise as fast as costs do. This strikes at both individuals and businesses. When business and labor costs rise, productivity — rate of output (i.e., profit) per unit of input —inevitably drops. Until the Fed gets its act together, and if President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act works, we won’t tame inflation anytime soon — especially if it rises globally, as seems to be the case. That’s the bad news, but the next few points seem more positive. Remote work will continue to be common, and likely increase. Many knowledge workers have already proven that it works for them, and that they’re just as productive as ever, if not more so. They get to work in comfortable environs, can spend more time with family, don’t have to lay out as much money for childcare, and their commune is measured in steps rather than miles and wasted time. If you can do your work in the time required, does it matter where you do it? You may sacrifice face time with co-workers, but that’s what Zoom and GoTo are for, and no one but office planners really likes the open office or cube farm concepts anyway. Besides, less real estate used means less rent, which increases fiscal productivity. We’ll see more freelancers. In a phenomenon related to #2, as employers demand workers to return to the office, I expect to see the Great Resignation continue as happy remote workers refuse to return for the above reasons. They may have to pay for their own insurance and have few benefits, but this isn’t always a big deal for younger workers, and often contractors can nab larger per-hour wages because they do have to take care of their own benefits. As more people become contractors and tap into the gig economy, I’d expect to see more “digital nomads.” Some remote workers have already relocated to cheaper states and even cheaper countries — often without telling anyone —and can’t easily go back anyway. Their reasoning is that they can do remote work effectively almost anywhere — because they can. We’ll see the first forays into VR conferencing. Forget Zoon and Skype. If Mark Zuckerberg has his way, virtual meetings will soon morph into virtual reality Zuckerberg is investing in getting a service called Metaverse in place, so you put on your VR headset and meet your co-workers in a shared virtual environment of your choice to discuss work topics and otherwise keep in touch. Whether this will win over those of us sick of seeing our colleagues on computer screens, some of whom may prefer phone conversations by this point, remains to be seen. But once it works, I suspect it will contribute to the predictions #2 and #3 above. We’ve already have a decentralized global workforce forming for the last few decades. Effective VR could accelerate this trend. Working My Way Back To You Looking back, price inflation seems inevitable to some economists, as many workers return to the global market with plenty of savings from the lockdowns of the pandemics, while competing over fewer resources, due to closed factories and other service providers. (They could have figured this out earlier and warned us.) That will likely impact both individual and mass productivity in many disciplines. However, I think the pandemic has also freed workers in many ways, by giving them more power decide when and where they may work. This is not just to their benefits. With no commutes and fewer expenses, some workers may do the same jobs for less, and employers need not pay for nearly as much real estate and some benefits. In time, the productivity benefits should become obvious to all — and inflation won’t last forever. Did we miss your favorite prediction? Let us know in the comments! © 2022 Laura Stack. Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team’s Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide). Stack’s clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times. To have Laura Stack speak at an upcoming meeting or event, call 303-471-7401 or contact us online. View the full article

How to become a remote online notary? Great question. Here at Work From Home Happiness we’re all about remote-friendly career paths. In fact, we’ve written a number of in-depth career guides for aspiring remote workers. After all, we want you to find a remote job you’ll love, not just any ol’ remote job. And, in recent years, notary work has become increasingly popular among remote workers over the last few years. Formerly, notary work was not remote friendly. However, thanks to the pandemic Remote Online Notary (RON) became a thing. Currently, more than 40 states have laws that allow remote notaries. And being a notary is just one of many wfh jobs out there. But, it’s not something you can just jump into. Instead, you have to follow a number of steps in order to become a remote online notary. So, without further ado let’s get into it. What Is A Notary? Before learning how to become a notary, it’s important to discuss what a notary is. First, a notary is technically known as a Notary Public. These are state-appointed persons who act as witnesses during the signing of important documents. But, they do much more than that! According to the National Notary Association, “A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents.” National Notary Association As previously mentioned, notaries play an important role during the signing of documents. So, people turn to notaries when signing official documents. Now, technically anything you sign can be notarized (including your second grader’s field trip permission slip) BUT not everything needs to be signed. However, commonly notarized documents fall in categories like: Real EstateLegalFinancialHealthcare public notary stamp and seal example Additionally, OneNotary includes commercial leases, employment contracts, legal affidavits, passport applications, and mortgage documents as some of the most commonly notarized. What Can A Notary Do? Again, a notary can notarize just about any signed document. I’ve had a notary present during the signing of my parents’ wills and at the closing of my home’s refinance. Heck, some states will even let notaries marry couples! But, there are also things notaries cannot do. For example, they cannot certify copies of vital records like birth and death certificates. What Work Does A Notary Perform? Next, let’s look at the specific job functions of a notary. First and foremost, notaries verify identity. They make sure the people signing documents are who they say they are. In other words, notaries check government issued IDs to prevent fraud. Secondly, notaries double check that documents are complete and ready to be signed. Then they ensure all parties are willingly signing and are not being forced into anything. Similarly, they’ll make sure that each person understands what it is being signed and are competent enough to knowingly sign. After all named parties have signed, the notary will fill out their notary certificate. This will include the notary’s signature along with their stamp or seal. It looks something like this: a SAMPLE OF A PUBLIC NOTARY STAMP AND SEAL FROM THE STATE OF IDAHO Finally, the completed certificate with stamp or seal is provided with the signed documents. That’s it – the notarization is complete! How Much Does a Notary Public Make? When discussing how to become a remote online notary the topic of pay inevitably comes up. Notaries cannot just charge any amount for their services. Instead, most states set limits on what a notary can bill based on the document they are notarizing and the number of people signing. For example, Florida allows notaries to charge the following fees per signature: $10 – acknowledgments$10 – Jurats$10 – Verbal Oath/Affirmation $25 – RON (Remote Online Notary) Additionally, Florida Notaries can charge extra for travel. “How much extra?,” you ask. Well, that’s up to the individual notary. The State of Florida does not set limits for notary travel expenses. To sum it up, notary earnings vary state to state. However, notaries are able to charge per signature or oath and may also charge reasonable travel fees. Remember, some states even allow notaries to officiate weddings. For example, Florida Notaries can charge $30 to perform a marriage. Who Can Be a Notary Public? Now, can anyone become a notary? Again, the answer to this question largely depends on which state you live in. However, the majority of states have general notary guidelines like: 18 years or olderLegal resident of the state Read and write English No felonies No misdemeanors involving fraud or deceit Additionally, some states have mandatory training and/or exam requirements. For example, the State of Florida requires 3 hours of notary training followed by a passing score on a test. So, Does That Mean I Can’t Become a Notary With a Criminal Record? Not necessarily. Some states will not allow individuals with felonies on their record to become a Notary Public. Period. Other states, like Florida, allow notaries with felony convictions as long as that person has had their civil rights restored. Additionally, misdemeanors that involve fraud, dishonesty, or deceit can prevent you from becoming a Notary Public in many states. Remember, every state has unique rules regarding its notaries. Always double check your state’s notary guidelines for the most up-to-date information. Can I Work From Home As a Notary Public? Absolutely! In fact, how to become a remote online notary is a pretty popular question these days. And, thanks to the pandemic, the majority of states now have laws that allow its notaries to work online. So, what’s the difference between how to become a notary and how to become an online notary? First, an online notary is typically referred to as an RON which stands for Remote Online Notary. A Remote Online Notary can notarize the same documents as a traditional Public Notary. Similarly, RONs perform the same tasks previously mentioned but entirely online. To do their jobs, remote notaries use special technology to complete the notarization process. This allows all parties to appear before one another and verify identity without physically being in the same room. Sample of what remote online notary software is like courtesy of gcpay How Do I Become A Remote Online Notary? Many states require you to become a traditional Public Notary first. Then you can apply to become a RON. Some states have additional training requirements for RONs (like Florida). Remember, default to your Secretary of State website for the most current direction for RONs and Notary Public information. We’ve also created a State Notary Resources Google Sheet with Helpful Links to each state’s Notary Websites as well as whether they allow RON: What Schooling Do I Need to Be A Remote Online Notary? Finally, some states require training for notaries. Other states simply ask you to pass an exam. However, almost all states have free training or study guides aspiring notaries can use to satisfy notary requirements. Please be cautious of “online notary schools” that teach you to become a notary in your state. Most states do not have mandatory training requirements. And those which do often provide all the training you need for free. Florida, for example, provides its own Notary Education Program. The three hour course is the only training you’ll need and it’s 100% free! From there, Florida offers an additional Remote Online Notary training – also free of charge. What if My State Doesn’t Have Training Requirements? Furthermore, some states have zero guidance for how to become a notary. For example, notaries in Alabama are appointed by county-level probate judges. To be considered, Alabama residents fill out an application and secure a $25,000 bond. From there, it’s up to each notary to develop the skills necessary to be successful. The State of Alabama website simply points residents to its Secretary of State website. It can be pretty confusing on how to become a remote online notary depending on which state you live in! Before you jump in, please visit your Secretary of State Website. A google search can result in hundreds of online training programs or notary schools that charge you for training you can receive for free from your state! What Fees Are There To Become A Remote Online Notary? Great question! Again, every state has different filing fees for its notary publics and RONs. For example, the State of Florida charges a $39 application fee for its notaries. Additional expenses remote online notaries have include: Notary Stamp or SealeSealDigital CertificateState Approved RON software to perform remote notary services Surety bond for online notarizations Additionally, notaries may opt for errors and omissions insurance or a Notary Journal to keep track of all their official acts. Errors and omissions insurance protects you in the event you make a mistake while providing remote online notary services. Again, and I hate to keep saying this, but your state will let you know what supplies are required and which are optional! How To Become a Remote Online Notary Lastly, let’s put it all together so you have a good idea of what it takes to become a notary in your state. Generally, these are the steps needed to learn how to become a remote online notary: Meet Your State’s Requirements See if you meet your state’s notary requirements, i.e., age and criminal history. Note: Some states disqualify individuals with felony convictions or anyone with fraud convictions Complete Training (if Necessary) & Pass Certification Determine if your state mandates notary training. Remember, you might not have to pay for training if your state (like Florida) provides it free of charge. Additionally, you will likely have to become a Public Notary first before you can become a RON. Research if your state allows Remote Online Notary (RON) Not all states allow RON. Use our handy State Notary Resources sheet to see if yours does. If so, complete necessary training to also become an RON Complete Notary Application After you complete training and/or certification fill out the application to become a notary in your state and pay the associated fees. Additionally, purchase a surety bond. Optionally, buy Errors & Omissions insurance. Please check your state’s Secretary of State Website for surety bond requirements and approved vendors! Gather Necessary Notary Supplies Compile a list of necessary supplies as a notary and RON Notary Public and RONs need specific supplies like stamps, embossers, certificates, and software. Only purchase what you need – your state will tell you which supplies are needed. Additionally, RONs may only use state-approved vendors for remote notarization software. Examples include Nexsys, NotaryCam, SafeDocs, etc. Market your in-person and Remote Online Notary services Once your application is approved and you have all the necessary equipment -Congrats! You’re now a Notary Public and/or Remote Online Notary. Now it’s time to market your services. How To Become A Remote Online Notary and Start A Home Business Finally, it’s time to start working as a remote online notary. Remember, you are now self-employed. As such, you need to learn how to be self-employed from home. Additionally, invest in marketing classes or at-home business training. We recommend Notary Training Institute to help you build a successful and thriving Notary Public business both locally and online. Additionally, Notary Training Institute helps students expand their Notary business to include additional revenue streams like Signing Agent. And, if you ever have additional questions on how to become a notary, they provide tons of resources and support. There’s even a Notary Training Institute Members Only Private Community. It’s a highly-recommended resource for anyone looking to start a grow a remote online notary business. Happily, Ashlee The post How to Become A Remote Online Notary appeared first on Work from Home Happiness. View the full article

How to create a remote-friendly company and lead digital nomads? In this week's episode, we answer these questions with entrepreneur and startup founder Jürgen Pretsch. He has been nomadding for over six years and has experience leading teams remotely. He is launching his new startup Shap and his entire team is working remotely. We go deep into leadership skills for remote organizations, build trust and talk about how leaders and employees can deal with micro-management. Jürgen sees the remote lifestyle as a mindset. It requires a lot of trial and error to be successful in your personal and work life, so experimenting and having conversations with your people are key. Tune in for an inspiring episode for all digital nomads, leaders and entrepreneurs. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

How to create a remote-friendly company and lead digital nomads? In this week's episode, we answer these questions with entrepreneur and startup founder Jürgen Pretsch. He has been nomadding for over six years and has experience leading teams remotely. He is launching his new startup Shap and his entire team is working remotely. We go deep into leadership skills for remote organizations, build trust and talk about how leaders and employees can deal with micro-management. Jürgen sees the remote lifestyle as a mindset. It requires a lot of trial and error to be successful in your personal and work life, so experimenting and having conversations with your people are key. Tune in for an inspiring episode for all digital nomads, leaders and entrepreneurs. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

How to create a remote-friendly company and lead digital nomads? In this week's episode, we answer these questions with entrepreneur and startup founder Jürgen Pretsch. He has been nomadding for over six years and has experience leading teams remotely. He is launching his new startup Shap and his entire team is working remotely. We go deep into leadership skills for remote organizations, build trust and talk about how leaders and employees can deal with micro-management. Jürgen sees the remote lifestyle as a mindset. It requires a lot of trial and error to be successful in your personal and work life, so experimenting and having conversations with your people are key. Tune in for an inspiring episode for all digital nomads, leaders and entrepreneurs. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing expert Nienke Nina during the Marketing Power Week! 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎 Aside from the podcast, Nienke Nina runs a marketing agency and helps online entrepreneurs attract better leads and convert audiences much easier and faster into paying clients. If you feel like you're always behind and spread too thin – this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. 💎 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 💎

Flights, time zone changes, making new friends, loneliness... The digital nomad lifestyle looks awesome on instagram, but it's not always easy. How can you make sure you're happy while dealing with all the challenges nomading throws your way? That's what Kendra and Katharina Trachte talk about in this week's episode. They go into 7 recommendations on how to life a balanced digital nomad life. A must-listen for our mental health. - Katharina Trachte is digital nomad since 2019, and works as a yoga teacher. She and Kendra met in Colombia, and what really impressed and inspired Kendra was her journey. She was crossing North and Central America in her camper van (from Canada to Colombia). During this journey, she did her yoga teacher training in Guatemala. - Connect with Katharina: @katharina.trachte on instagram Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co

Conscious planning is an important step in building a lifestyle around the important things and values that matter to you. In this episode, Mikkel and Dan from Sometimes Home shares how they took the pandemic period to restructure their lifestyle around a central theme of freedom - focusing on location, finance and time. Throughout the conversation, you will find insightful tips on how to set up your business operations to build for freedom of location and time, how to manage work on the road and key strategies that made the difference. We also discuss lifestyle considerations when it comes to planning for long term travel, and how that might differ from shorter trips.