Remote Work Trends, Expert Tips & Career Insights
Stay informed with guidance from industry pros—designed to help you thrive in the flexible, remote-first job market.

5 Ways to Start Prepping for Back to School
As we get closer and closer to the end of summer, we’re starting to think about back to school and fall routines. While there’s still plenty of time for summer fun, it’s important to begin thinking about the transition into the school year. Read along for some tips to be

HireMyMom Success Story: Kari Turbeville
What’s your success story with HireMyMom.com? I was rejected for the first job that I applied for on Hire My Mom. That, ultimately, ended up being the beginning of my success story. When I was rejected, I was crushed, but I emailed the employer thanking them for their time and

4 Questions to Ask if You Want to Work From Home
Working from home is appealing to most – there’s the flexibility, lack of commute, and the ability to be more productive. While it’s typically a huge benefit to work from home, it’s important that you know what you’re doing ahead of time. It takes a specific type of person,

4 Tips to Be an Effective Work From Home Boss
There are many tips out there on how to be an effective manager, but it goes to another level when you’re managing a remote team. Your workers are out of sight, and it’s very important that you manage them, hire the right people, and still stay sane in the process!

Hire My Mom Employer Success Story: Doug Holbrook
Name: Doug Holbrook Business: iVention City / State: Louisville, KY Website: ivention.us Tell us a little about your business and how you got started. A 3-year-old named Rowan and a newborn named Aspen captured my heart and made working for non-flexible, non-caring, family-hostile business very difficult. My wife and I decided

4 Tips for a Home Office Renovation On a Budget
When you work from home, your home office is a space you’ll spend a lot of time in, so it’s important that it works for you. Whether you’re just starting out from home, or you need to renovate, you’ll need to make the space your own. Renovating any room in

5 Tips for Work Life Balance
We often hear of work life balance, but how do we achieve it? Bridging the gap between work, family, relaxation and social time is a challenge in our busy world, but it’s crucial to quality of life. According to Small Business Trends, “66 percent of full-time employees say they

3 Challenges with Working From Home – and How to Solve Them
Working from home has many benefits, from more time and flexibility to a non-existent commute. Although it’s mainly a positive experience for most, there can be challenges involved, especially in the beginning. Check out this week’s blog for some tips on working through those challenges successfully. Kids or Family While

4 Ways to Share Information as a Remote Team
Remote teams are becoming more and more prevalent as more people work from home. Although working from home tends to boost productivity, eliminate sick days and commuting, it can also make communication more difficult. As businesses grow and hire more employees, communicating as a remote team becomes crucial. Read