Tag: work from home

In the not-so-distant past, people who worked from home were few and far between. And only a handful of businesses offered this as an occasional perk for parents who may need to stay home during bad weather or to care for a sick child. Today, however, more businesses – and workers – recognize the benefits of offering remote work opportunities, both full- and part-time. As a business owner, you owe it to yourself to understand the advantages and disadvantages of having a digitally-connected workforce.   Remote Workers Pros   There are many benefits to having a remote workforce. One of these is that you can be extremely detailed in the scope of the work expected. A remote worker is typically an independent contractor, although you do have the option of hiring as a full-time employee, too. Remote workers can help...