With so many people working from home and having online video meetings, we’ve gotten to know our colleagues differently. Like it or not, your boss now knows you even more than he did before the coronavirus. Does he know too much about you? Confidentiality Before the coronavirus crisis, you had control over what you shared with your colleagues or manager (e.g. during your lunch break). In many cases, the HR manager knows nothing more than your basic information such as your name, address, date of birth, and bank account number. Due to the increase in working from home, we unconsciously share more information than we would like with our work colleagues. During a video conference, your work environment says a lot about your personality and living environment. When you work from home, the separation between work and private life is not always clearly defined and your interlocutors are unintentionally confronted with a glimpse into your private life. This approach may be experienced by some of us as an invasion of privacy. What's happening at home... Giving away too much information about yourself can make you vulnerable as an employee. And yet, there is no reason to panic. Due to the coronavirus crisis, employers have just become more human: they too – just like you – have had to quickly adapt to new ways of working, whether or not they are casually dressed in front of a laptop in a makeshift workspace. Mutual trust is the key to successful and respectful cooperation between both parties. And that warm background during an online meeting? You can fix it by setting the one of your choice during your online conversations. This way, what happens at home will simply stay at home.

As a remote worker, you can largely determine how your workday unfolds. But what about overtime? Can you demand to be paid for the extra hours you work from home? No application, except... In the office, the situation is crystal clear: people who stay longer after office hours to continue working are 'physically' working overtime. A different working policy applies to teleworkers. People who work from home can largely organize their working days themselves, provided that the work is completed on time. In principle, there is no question of overtime when working from home, unless your boss explicitly asks you to work more. “Overtime can only be worked in special circumstances, such as in the event of an extraordinary increase in work or an accident,” says Catherine Mairy, a lawyer at Partena Professional. Furthermore, these hours must be worked at the request of the employer to avoid misunderstandings with the employee. It is never up to the employee to decide to work overtime without the authorization of his employer." Give and take Teleworkers who are not given enough time to process a file should first discuss this with their manager. It makes little sense to decide to report your overtime to the human resources department yourself. You cannot request to be paid for your overtime without your employer's consent. Does this mean that as a teleworker you cannot be compensated for your overtime? There is an alternative to compensate for the overtime worked, namely recovery. Catherine Mairy of Partena Professional sheds more light on this: "If an emergency or exceptional work is requiring the teleworker to work more hours than expected, this is often a matter for discussion. In practice, it is always preferable to promote dialogue between the parties to reach an agreement. For example, the following situation could arise: an employee who had to work all night at the request of his employer to carry out urgent work could agree with him to stop earlier on another day when the workload is lighter." Talking helps Bottom line: Overtime is not paid when working from home unless your boss explicitly asks you to work more. Do you need more time than expected for an urgent assignment? Talk to your manager. As a good colleague, he or she will more than likely appreciate and reward your overtime.

Working from home from time to time is an opportunity to better reconcile private and professional life and to boost productivity. Provided you put all the assets on your side. Review One of the challenges of working from home is, in a way, the management of freedom: this is a great asset for reconciling family life and work, but also a trap when it comes to structuring a schedule. The challenge for the teleworker is not to work instead of lounging around, but rather to work efficiently in such a way as to be able to turn off the computer, be happy and satisfied with the tasks accomplished, and move on to something else. 1. Work in a suitable environment You need to have a clean workspace, if possible separate from other functions in the house: just close your door behind you once you're done working. A bright, quiet room with a nice view - for example, of a garden - will help you concentrate and work in an environment that is both serene and motivating. Don't skimp on comfort: an ergonomic office chair, a large screen, or a desk of a suitable size. 2. Establish habits Routine allows you to set benchmarks and structure your day. It is obviously not necessary to reproduce the office routine exactly (otherwise what would be the point of teleworking?) but it is also about remaining available for your colleagues. Squaring the circle? No way! The habits to put in place are: time to get up how to start the day when to take a break and how to organize it bedtime 3. Start with a bang This means: getting up early, having a good breakfast, going outside for a walk or better a 20-minute jog, taking a shower, and being ready at 9 am to start the day. Avoid reading your emails in your pajamas while eating lunch at all costs: you lose out on your personal and professional quality of life! There's no point in showing your colleagues that you're "on deck" at dawn by logging into the company's social tools if you're only halfway there... And the little walk outside the house feels great: it makes you feel like you're arriving at the office when you're working at home. And then, if you're not sporty, you can go and have an espresso at the local café: walking there will already give you some fresh air. 4. Set goals Define your goals for the day, write them down, and measure what you have achieved halfway through. The idea is to gradually evaluate your productivity: we too often have the feeling of not having done anything concrete during the day, whereas once we have reviewed what has been achieved, we see that things have moved forward. 5. Set limits for yourself Working from home doesn’t mean you can or should work more. The important thing is to work better, not more.

If you are looking for a job, these are some vacancies available for Latinos in the USA. If you are looking for a job, you should know that in the United States, the company Silver Field LLC, a construction and real estate rental company located in the state of Arkansas, has launched a vacancy for the position of 'Bilingual Executive Assistant' with a salary that can range from 16 to 20 dollars per hour.  Because this is a remote job, you must have a good internet connection, a good phone connection, and a distraction-free space at home. Occasionally, travel to Arkansas will be required for matters related to tenants who are clients of Silver Field LLC, so you will need to have some availability to travel if you do not live nearby. 100% bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English Skills for managing Google Drive and the Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel Customer service and administrative organization skills Multitasking skills on both computer and office machinery Used to talking on the phone Answer or call clients to talk about their home Preparation of documents and contracts for new home construction. Prepare and submit documentation for approval of construction permits or loans Inform the manager after any conversation with the client Assist in communication with construction workers Assist with budget management Perform projects regularly, including social media posts or other marketing-related tasks Agenda management and order registration Enter meetings and produce follow-up notes Ordering materials from suppliers for construction materials If you meet the requirements and are interested in the job, you can check the Simply Hired page where the vacancy was originally published, where you will find more details about the position and you can click on this link  to see the details.

Working from home, aka “WFH – Work from home” is an authorized and common practice in my company. we would probably talk about “telework”, a word that I find particularly corny (I associate it with Minitel). The first time I worked from home, it was a house party: I was asked not to come to the office for the day, and I had the impression that this day was a gift. Alas, this was not the case, the principle being to continue working from home. The subject of working from home has recently been debated here in the United States because the CEO of Yahoo has banned her employees from using it. Before it hits me, here is how I have viewed it so far… I am still quite shy about working from home – in other words, I don’t abuse it. It’s a bit like when I start a new job, at first I don’t dare go online and I use sparingly all the supplies provided. After a few weeks, it's a rout. Well with working from home, I'm still at stage 1, "I don't dare too much", I do it when I need to: If I have an appointment with the doctor in the middle of the afternoon, I go there and then I go home to work and make up for my "lost" hours. if I have a late meeting with the West Coast – which is 3 or 4 hours behind Boston. when the weather conditions are very unfavorable. This winter, twice, I received alert messages on my cell phone: a recorded voice introducing itself as "the voice of the company" asked me to stay at home until further notice "Validate by pressing 1 if you understood the message". The first time, it was because of a hurricane, and the second time, because of a blizzard. It was no joke, there was no question of coming to work, besides the metro was not working, and ars were prohibited from driving or parking in the city. Sometimes I could have stayed home but I didn't dare, it's stupid but during the last snowstorms in Boston - less severe than the blizzard in early February, I found myself alone in the large open space. I hadn't received the warning message and as a good student, I had put on my furry boots to go to the office. A lot of people had stayed home. The benefits of working from home Flexibility. What I like most about being able to work from home is not having the oppressive rigidity of having to go to work at the office. That's what I missed in France, sometimes with the metro strikes, or just on mornings when "I didn't feel well" (as vague as that is), it could have been a good solution to work from home. My life constraints are fairly light: no children to pick up, no family to help nearby, Iand 'm in good health. For some people, it's vital to have a little flexibility in work hours. So,  when Yahoo's CEO decided to ban employees from working from home, it sparked debate. Her arguments were mainly based on the team spirit that should be encouraged by working from the office, and the importance of being focused on one's work. At home, it's cozy.  My productivity level in the cubicle is similar to that at home: it depends on the day. Generally speaking, I still find it more comfortable to work in my apartment. My cubicle is too ugly, brown, and over-air-conditioned. while my office area at home is super cute, facing the window. My colleagues work in pajamas from home (I have my sources), I'm not too much of a fan... almost the comfy yoga outfit, but working with greasy hair in front of the screen gives me psychological chills. What I like less… Lonesome worker.  The advantages of going to the office is spending time with my colleagues, feeling part of a team, chatting while eating lunch. Demonstrate zeal remotely.  You have to be very careful to tell everyone: I email the whole team with the subject WFH and the phone number where I can be reached at any time. I update all my company social network statuses (gtalk, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to clearly show that I have turned on my computer and will work from home. I don't have the excuse of saying that I don't have the Machin file on hand, because all the work documents are shared on a common server accessible from anywhere, the "cloud". Hats off to efficiency.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work remotely for a company in another country? In this article, I explain my experience after a year working for a company in the United States. The other source I use to access interesting job offers is to subscribe to some websites, such as Remote.OK, Remotive or We Work Remotely . Even if I'm not looking for anything at the moment, I save the companies that interest me in a Notion document to apply to during the periods when I'm actively searching. Another interesting resource is Glassdoor, not only to find good offers but to see the evaluations of the company's employees, former employees, and candidates, giving some clues about what the selection process is like. Did you adapt your CV to apply to a company in the United States? I always adapt my CV to make it relevant to the job I'm applying for. I have several versions, one in Spanish and one in English. I usually use the English version, because that's the language they usually ask for it in both Spain and the rest of the world, but I have come across some companies that have asked me for it in Spanish. When I talk about adapting my CV, I don't mean lying or adding things I don't know how to do. I do mean eliminating skills and experiences that aren't relevant to the position, adapting the introduction and emphasizing projects that may be more related to the position I'm applying for. I also adapt my cover letter , or the text I send with my CV when I apply for the job. In it I explain my motivations, why I think I fit the position and why I find the company interesting. This way I show that I have informed myself about the company and that I have prepared myself for the process. I think these are details that make the difference. Finally, you can use a service to review your CV, such as TopResume. If you send them your CV, they will give you a first feedback for free. Afterwards, they will write you some spam to hire a professional review, but just with the comments from the free review you will already have many ideas to improve and optimize your CV. One of the things I learned when I used it was that most companies use software that automatically analyzes the CV looking for keywords that fit the position. That is why it is important to adapt it to each offer and make it relevant. Did they give you a contract or are you self-employed? As far as I know, there are three ways to work remotely for a company abroad. If you are more experienced than me and read this and know of any more, please correct me. The first is to become self-employed in Spain, or in the country where you live and pay taxes. But I strongly recommend that you look for a consulting firm that can help you with the first steps and invoices. The second is that the company is prepared to hire globally and already has a registered office in your country to be able to make contracts there. For example: the company has its headquarters in Australia, but they hire all over the world. To avoid problems, they have a registered office in Paris, London, Madrid and other cities, but without an office. Simply to make a contract for you according to the laws in force in each country. This will allow you to have a payroll and not worry about paperwork, if that is what interests you. The third option is to use an intermediary. The company does not have headquarters around the world, but they use a third party that does offer this service, such as Remote.com , which is becoming very popular lately. In this case, you will still have a payroll, but the contract and salaries will be made through the intermediary. In any case, it is something I recommend you ask in your first interview with the HR person who calls you for the first interview. No option is worse than the others, it will depend on your preferences and priorities. How much vacation do you have? When I told someone at my company that I was thinking of taking three weeks of vacation in August, he thought I was joking until he saw on the team calendar that I had taken three weeks. When I applied for them, they didn't give me any problems, but it is a bit of a culture shock. Someone explained to me that for them, taking vacations (called Paid Time Off, or PTO) is taking a day off coinciding with a long weekend or a bank holiday and disconnecting for three or four days. But the typical month of vacation that we take in Spain is very unusual. The normal thing is to take a week or ten days and spread the vacations out over the year. This doesn't mean that it's the same for all companies in the United States. Write down the question and don't assume anything. Ask if you can take Spanish or US holidays, since they are different. And how many days off you can take per year, not just the total but how many in a row or at what time. Keep in mind that what is a very flexible vacation policy for one country may be close to the legal minimum for us. And it's nothing more than a difference in culture. To what extent does knowing or not knowing how to speak English represent a barrier? We come to the main topic: language. Let's not kid ourselves, to work in a foreign company you need to know how to speak and be understood in English. But the same is true for many of the technology companies in Spain, as it is increasingly common for them to look for talent abroad and the official language for internal communications is English. In the face of this, I can only recommend that you practice. There is no other option. Put on your favorite movies and series in English with subtitles and get used to listening to it. Listening to podcasts, videos on YouTube, etc. can also help, but you don't progress that fast. I am a person who has always gotten good grades in English, but until I was working at Typeform and speaking to everyone in English, I didn't learn. First of all, don't be afraid . Language can be a barrier, but you don't have to be fluent in Cambridge English. You just have to understand what they say and make yourself understood. Bear in mind that you're going to be speaking with people whose native language is English. And no matter how badly you speak, it's always going to be easy for them to understand someone who makes an effort to speak their language. Exposing yourself to that experience can be hard for the first two or three months, but you'll soon notice how you adapt. I had a lot of impostor syndrome with this, because I thought I was pronouncing things wrong or I often couldn't get the words I was looking for. But with practice it gets better and the technical vocabulary used is more limited. If you're worried about whether they'll understand you... Go ahead, do the process and let them discard you if they do! How do you manage the time difference? If you work for a company where your colleagues are in different time zones, it can be a barrier. Two things can happen here: the company has a remote work culture that is well adapted to working asynchronously... or not so much. Depending on where they fall on the spectrum, they may ask you to be available for a minimum number of hours with them or not. Get used to the fact that working in the US is a minimum of 6 hours time difference from the East Coast and the number increases as you go west. You may have to have meetings at 6pm or even 9pm. In exchange, you will have free mornings and no interruptions, with more flexibility to manage your own time. In any case, it is something you will have to adapt to. Ask in your interviews about the minimum overlap time they expect and how communications work during the hours when you are not available. Did you need to travel? I didn't have to travel to complete the selection process or sign the contract, although I did travel a couple of times. The first time I was invited to meet the team in person, see the offices and pick up my laptop. The laptop was to take advantage of the trip, since other colleagues had theirs sent to their home without any problems. But I wanted to get to know the company and the city. Then I traveled a second time to spend a week with the team and to go to the Christmas party. What is the selection process for working for a company in the United States? The selection process at any technology company in the world is very similar. Each company implements its tests and variations, but, commonly, you go through different phases in which the company discards candidates that it thinks do not fit the profile. The fact that you work for a company in the US does not make it any different. You can expect a technical test, solve some algorithm, and at some point someone wants to see how you program and solve problems. In my experience, I have to say that the selection processes I have done for companies in other countries are simpler than those carried out by some companies in Barcelona. So don't be afraid. If you want to prepare for a technical interview, I recommend the book Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell. You can also book a session with me, as it is part of the service I offer as a professional mentor.

Many of us have a family member or close friend who works remotely for a company in the United States, earning a much more profitable salary in dollars than if they were to do the same job in a Colombian company. If you would also like to work remotely from Colombia, this article is for you. Here we will tell you what options you have to find remote work in the United States from Colombia. We will also tell you about the Wise account, a very interesting alternative to open a dollar account from Colombia to receive payments like a local. Best platforms to find remote work in the United States from Colombia Advances in technology and new remote work modalities have made it possible to cross Colombian borders and seek new job opportunities in companies in the United States, all without actually leaving your home in Colombia. But where can you find these job offers? These are the most popular platforms to find offers to work remotely in the United States from Colombia: Platform Types of jobs LinkedIn Long-term hiring Indeed Long-term hiring Upwork Short-medium term projects Workana Short-medium term projects For all these cases, you should create a profile and add relevant information about your work experience, your studies, and any other relevant data that will help you stand out from other candidates. Let's say that your profile would be a kind of online resume that can be consulted by recruiters or potential employers. American companies hiring remote workers in Colombia Although it is impossible to name all the American companies that hire remote workers in Colombia, we leave you a list with some examples so you can investigate what positions they have open and if they fit what you are looking for: WordPress Pinterest Tekton Labs Csg LowCode Agency Tips for applying for remote jobs in the United States from Colombia We know that starting a job search is not easy and doubts may arise about how to start the journey. Therefore, in this section we are going to give you some useful tips that can help you when looking for remote work in the United States from Colombia. Some tips that can help you when making your CV are: Look for resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) templates from the United States that can serve as inspiration and try to put together your own according to this format. Don't forget to write it in English , even if the position you are looking for can be performed in, remember that English is the local language in the United States and is most likely the language used by recruiters. Resume without photo. Although it is still a common requirement for some companies in Colombia, you should not include your photo if you are sending your CV to a company in the United States. One-page CV. Mention only those jobs or studies that are relevant to the position you are applying for. That is, if you have had several jobs throughout your life, you only need to mention those that are relevant to the position you are applying for. Keep multiple copies of your CV and customize it for each application using keywords mentioned in the job description. This will help your CV stand out to recruiters and set you apart from other candidates. Less is more, and while using templates with original designs and bright colors may seem interesting, all they do is distract attention from your professional skills and experience. For each application, write a cover letter in which you tell a little about yourself, what your professional knowledge is, and highlight your technical skills. Also mention why you want to work for the company and how you can contribute to its growth. Most in-demand skills for remote jobs in the United States Although the list of required technical skills can be endless, we are going to name those that are most in-demand to get a remote job in the United States: Web Development Project management Graphic design Digital Product Design Digital Marketing Data Analyst Cybersecurity As for whether it is necessary to have a good level of English to find a remote job in an American company, it can be said that knowing English is not a mandatory condition, but if you have a fluent command of English you can access better job opportunities, some of them better paid. Wise Account: Open your account in the United States to receive your salary without leaving Colombia If you plan to look for a remote job in the United States, you will need an account to collect your salary. The Wise account is a good option to open an account in the United States from Colombia. The entire process is carried out online and you do not need to be a resident of the United States. In addition, there are no opening or maintenance costs. One of the biggest advantages of the Wise account is that it gives you access to local US account data (and 8 other territories such as the Eurozone or Canada) . This means that you will have an account number and an ACH routing number to receive transfers in dollars locally, but without leaving Colombia. This way, you receive your salary in dollars directly and you save on the expensive commissions involved in international transfers. Other benefits of the Wise account in Colombia : Manage more than 40 currencies simultaneously Convert currencies at the mid-market exchange rate Get local account details for the United States, Canada, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the Eurozone, Australia, New Zealand, Hungary and Singapore. Get free money in all those currencies¹ Send money to Colombia with the Wise² transfer service Advantages of working remotely for US companies from Colombia These are the main advantages of working remotely for US companies from Colombia: You will have the opportunity to work in teams or with international clients which will help you enhance your skills and create a network of contacts. You will receive a salary in dollars, which in many cases can be more beneficial than the salary for doing the same job for a Colombian company. By working from home you will not have the need to travel to a workplace every day, which we know that in big cities can mean a large investment of time, so you will have more free time to spend with your family or your hobbies. In some cases, companies provide you with all or part of the elements and materials necessary for your work, such as a computer, an ergonomic chair, a desk or other accessories. Legal aspects of remote work for US companies One of the biggest questions that arises regarding remote work for companies in the United States has to do with legal aspects, such as the type of employment contract or the payment of local taxes. If you are going to work for a company in the United States, you should know that the company cannot hire you under a Colombian contract, but that the conditions of the contract will be defined by the company. Before accepting and signing, check that the number of working hours, vacation days, and salary match those you received in the offer. In most cases, US companies hire their Colombian employees under a modality known as “ contractor ”, meaning that the company will pay you your gross salary and you will be responsible for declaring your taxes, paying your pension, and your social security in Colombia.

And you found yourself working from home in the blink of an eye! Whether it was because of your company's requirement —after all, in Latin America and around the world, remote work has been adopted as an effective way to keep businesses active— or because of an opportunity that just arose, the fact is that this is now your new reality and you need to adapt to it. And you found yourself working from home in the blink of an eye! Whether it was because of your company's requirement —after all, in Latin America and around the world, remote work has been adopted as an effective way to keep businesses active— or because of an opportunity that just arose, the fact is that this is now your new reality and you need to adapt to it. So welcome to the amazing world of remote work. Flexible? Sure! But it's also a huge challenge. A constant, daily juggling act at home and a workflow that can't stop. To make this period more bearable and your days more productive, we have created a list of five tips for working from home. 1. Create a work routine The first tip for anyone who is just entering the world of remote work is to create a routine. Having a well-defined schedule helps you put aside procrastination, allows you to do your work and prevents tasks from piling up. No, we're not saying it's something you have to follow to the letter – after all, one of the great benefits of working from home is flexibility – but it's worth establishing a starting point. Use flexibility to your advantage! Those with a busy meeting schedule will have less flexibility to move schedules around and create an alternative routine. But for those who don't have a very strict work schedule, the advice is to use flexibility to your advantage. With a little self-observation, we can figure out when we are most productive and work best during those times. Maybe you are one of those people who likes to get up later. Maybe you value a nap after lunch or, who knows, even a few extra hours in the early morning. Adjust your schedule and make it work for you, but be consistent. Let's get back to the topic of routine. It's worth establishing a daily mini-ritual: it can be a hearty breakfast (preferably away from the phone and the computer), a bit of exercise, or, who knows, a combination of both. Other ritual ideas that work are: Wear work clothes: spending a day or two in pajamas is very nice, but living in pajamas is very damaging to self-esteem; Open the windows: natural light and fresh air are always welcome; Get informed: A few minutes of daily reading or, who knows, listening to a good podcast will bring new ideas into your day and even inspiration for new projects; Drink plenty of water – it makes a big difference to your health and well-being. 2. Define your workspace Working for a few hours sitting on your favourite side of the sofa is a wonderful privilege. However, doing this for several weeks in a row can, for example, affect your spine. It is better not to risk it! Defining a workspace is essential to succeed in this new period. It can be a room (ideally), a small space, or even a table that serves a double purpose. To spend at least a third of the day sitting down and producing, you need to be very comfortable. Prioritize your comfortSee if your company offers any work-from-home benefits. Many companies reimburse work monitors (working on a large screen is a huge advantage when it comes to production) and other accessories that can improve your quality of life, such as a good headset or a good mouse. You don't know the difference they make in your day-to-day life until you invest in them. And before we forget, it must be said that lighting is essential. If your work area is very dark, it is worth investing in a good lamp. Space division and rulesOrganize your work material and, if you are sharing that space with other people (husband, housemates or children), establish rules and schedules. If necessary, establish a shift system. Nowadays, with kids out of school and a partner working from home, alternating schedules can be a good strategy to make things work. For example, one of them can start earlier. Either way, you'll need to be able to conduct that important meeting or make that weekly call without being interrupted by things that aren't part of your work routine. 3. Take breaks If in the office you never had to worry about the organization and priority of your daily tasks, the wide freedom of remote work brings generous doses of responsibility and goals that cannot be left unfulfilled. Have a to-do listIt doesn't matter if it's a virtual list or a physical notebook to write down. The important thing is to stay on track so you don't let routine overwhelm you. And of course, a good list has to have a daily, weekly and monthly plan. The idea here is to complete the day-to-day tasks without neglecting future opportunities or extra projects (which will give you a good image) when you have some extra time. Since we are talking about time optimization, it is worth outsourcing processes with smart tools that help you perform tasks masterfully. Some useful tools are the following: Rescue Time  – helps you identify how you use your time and the number of hours you waste answering emails or browsing social media; Evernote  – helps you organize your life and work materials. A sort of external brain that actually works; Trello  – A spectacular tool for managing teams and tasks. Trello is useful for those who work remotely, as it helps you organize tasks and avoid dozens of unnecessary emails; Take breaksPlan your schedule to include a break. A coffee, a walk (those who work from home tend to walk very little, so pay attention to that) or simply five minutes to check your social media while lying on your couch (yes, you are welcome here). The important thing is to create a productive routine without giving up on well-being. Besides, a break makes all the difference. Beware of interference from houseworkThose who work at home tend to eat lunch at home and, in one way or another, household chores become more visible. A balance between your home routine and work is essential for success in this new phase. It may take a few days to reach the point of balance, but you will achieve it. Distribute tasks, be flexible, and make your own rules. The dishes piled up in the sink may have to wait until the end of your work schedule before you can wash them. No problem. 4. Use tools that support remote work (and stay updated) For remote work to happen, it is important to choose platforms that support it. Here, of course, we are talking about Tableau. Tableau allows you to automate data distribution and create dashboards that update in real time and can be viewed on any device: computer, tablet or smartphone. Tableau also allows global companies to simulate risk scenarios that may be occurring in other parts of the world in the Latin American reality, making forecasts much more assertive. It promotes the integration of different areas of the company that can work together, even in different places around the world. This is essential for the success of remote work. Always up to dateAnd since the topic is success, let’s talk about your personal and professional development? One of the biggest challenges of remote work is staying up to date with market trends and innovations, which is essential for advancing your career. Remember that extra time on your to-do list? Add at least one hour per week to learn something new or keep up to date. Here are some suggested learning tools that will make a difference in your analytical performance: Free course videos: amazing material to learn new techniques and even inspire projects; On-demand webinars: Dozens of topics and practical inspirations to get your business intelligence off the ground – there are webinars on business intelligence, business analytics, finance and much more. They are worth seeking out. Tableau Public: A community of users from all corners of the globe. Here you can find amazing dashboards, fun analyses ranging from music to business intelligence topics, as well as users ready to share knowledge. It's worth taking advantage of them. 5. Keep it social, keep it fun Being remote doesn’t mean being isolated or lonely. Swapping a lively office full of creative people for a space is a big challenge, especially for the most extroverted. To avoid virtual “loneliness,” our advice is to create communities of common interests within the company, encourage the use of webcams in meetings, and, who knows, even organize virtual events. Let's use technology to our advantage to add a human touch to everyday life and bring a bit of the positive energy that comes from teamwork. Here are some tips: Turn on your webcamOur first tip is to turn on your webcam and show a big smile. Showing your face brings your team closer, bridges the gap, and shows that we are all in this together. And it's true, turning on the webcam will force him to get out of his pajamas and put on his work clothes. It will do him a lot of good! Promote seminars/coursesIf you manage a team, how about bridging the gap by promoting quick conversations every week or, who knows, a course that involves other areas? Companies with an engaged analytics community can (and should) use this moment to bring up new topics, propose challenges, think collectively and, of course, nurture a community full of potential. The more people work together on projects defined by affinities, the smaller the distances, and the better the results.

Whether you work from home full-time or just one or two days a week, here's how to stay focused, motivated, and connected. During and after the pandemic, millions of employees said goodbye to hour-long (or longer) commutes and began working remotely. Even though many employees have since returned to their offices, remote and hybrid work arrangements are now permanent fixtures of the U.S. workplace. Working remotely has certain advantages, such as greater employee autonomy and improved work-life balance. And the flexibility of remote work can be a great option for parents, caregivers, and students. At the same time, some workers struggle with motivation and social isolation when working from home. So the question that arises among workers is how to thrive in a remote or hybrid work environment. Below are some recommendations for working remotely, whether you have been working remotely for several years or are just starting in your professional career. Be clear about expectations Before working remotely, you and your employer should come up with a set of work principles, says Nadia Harris, founder of a remote-work-focused website. Nadia recommends workers ask their employers the following questions: What are the working hours? What is the expected response time to emails? Will I be expected to work nights or weekends? "Anything that is not clear should be explained so that there is no conflict," Harris adds. Also, find out if your employer has a specific policy for working from home. Create a comfortable workspace The layout of your home office can affect your productivity. Choose a room with good lighting and equip it with an ergonomic chair, says Harris. To avoid unnecessary body strain, make sure your monitor is positioned at an appropriate height (i.e., you don't have to hunch over a laptop). "Working from bed or a chair is not an option," Harris says. "It's very important that you remain seated in a position that won't cause long-term damage." Separate work from free time Experts recommend designating a room or area of ​​your home as a workspace to ensure that your work life and personal life remain separate. "The brain needs external cues to enter work/focus mode and personal/relaxation mode," explains Yuxin Sun, a licensed psychologist in Seattle. When we don't set boundaries between our work and personal lives, we can end up procrastinating or having difficulty concentrating on work and lower motivation, Sun says. Plus, we might not find time to truly rest and replenish. Schedule regular check-ins When you agree on your work principles, you and your employer should also agree to meet regularly to check in on your progress and make sure you are meeting expected benchmarks. Through these check-ins via video conferencing software or traditional phone calls, you can measure performance against set goals. Adjust your original plan if necessary. Take action if you don't feel motivated When you work alone all day, it's normal to not have the energy and enthusiasm of your colleagues to motivate you. We all go through moments of low motivation from time to time. If you start to feel burned out, “the most important question I would recommend asking a remote worker is, ‘What is the biggest contributing factor to my waning motivation right now?’” according to Sun. “Once you have an answer, seek guidance from management, coworkers, trusted friends and family, and professionals.” Connect and learn from other peers' experiences Remote work can make networking difficult as casual interactions, such as classic “office chats” and after-work get-togethers, don’t come naturally. Maintain regular communication with your coworkers when you're working remotely, so you don't feel disconnected or isolated. Harris recommends remote workers explore various online workshops and "learn over lunch" sessions offered by their employer or industry professional organizations. Sun recommends finding creative ways to build personal and casual connections with coworkers outside of work. "Find out if any coworkers live in your area and schedule a co-working time at a coffee shop to catch up on your personal lives," she adds. Whether you work from home full-time, or just a few days a week, communication and motivation are the keys to successfully managing work responsibilities remotely. Put these tips into practice and you'll excel in your profession.

For a long time, teleworking was a distant, almost unimaginable fantasy. Today, it has become a reality. With the global pandemic, teleworking has become widespread: the dream has become a reality. But teleworking is not all good. It also involves several major challenges: isolation, loss of motivation, distractions, lack of efficiency... Remote working requires a lot of organization and self-discipline from the employee. Here are 10 tips for working better from home. Tip 1: Create a morning and evening routine for working from home Establishing a routine is the first tip for working well from home. The ritual helps to start your day more easily and to end it serenely. This is all the more true when you work from home and the boundaries between private and professional life are blurred. But what routine should you put in place? In the morning, productivity specialists encourage getting up at set times, meditating, enjoying a healthy and balanced breakfast, and/or sipping a good coffee to clear your head from the fog. In the evening, you can relax by going for a walk or doing some stretches. Turning off screens at least an hour before going to bed also helps improve the quality of your sleep and start the next day off on the right foot. Tip 2: Dress as if you were going to work With remote work, the temptation is great to put aside clothing efforts. Far from constraints and social codes, working from home invites some to let themselves go, to spend the day in training… or even in pajamas. “  Dress up for who? No one will see me anyway!  ” Our advice for working from home: dress as if you were going to work. Getting dressed allows the brain to trigger a new dynamic, to feel more confident, but also to assert its position and therefore boost its performance. Tip 3: Set up a workspace A third tip for working from home? Plan a dedicated place for teleworking. If possible, not in the living room. The idea is to set up an office area away from the hustle and bustle and family habits to have a real break. Set up your office in a quiet and bright place, far from a television to avoid any temptation. The choice of the dominant color of the office is also important: Yellow enhances creativity Purple promotes concentration Blue has a calming effect It's up to you to choose the shade that will meet your aspirations and make your workstation pleasant. Also remember to store all the tools and documents you need (pen, notepad, calculator, etc.) near your desk and decorate your new space with a plant or a pretty frame. Tip 4: Set a schedule and stick to it To work well from home, the organization of work must be planned. Determine a fixed time at which you start working, and another at which your work day ends. Teleworking allows for unparalleled freedom and flexibility. You can therefore determine your time slots based on your peak productivity. Are you more productive in the evening? During the day? Working from home allows you to adapt to your pace. Some random tips for organizing your working time and working well from home  : Prepare a weekly and daily to-do list Perform activities that require more concentration based on your productivity peaks Determine a time when you stop working   Tip 5 for working from home: mastering computer tools Slack, Team, Zoom, WhatsApp, Trello, Evernote… Equip yourself with the best tools and learn about information technologies to work efficiently from home and in collaboration with your colleagues, even remotely. These IT tools make life easier when working remotely and help you better track projects, improve productivity, and communicate more easily with your colleagues. Tip 6: Establish rules with those close to you Let's not lie to ourselves: maintaining a professional activity from home while taking care of children at home is not easy. Especially when they are still small. A tip for working remotely: stop time-consuming tasks. With children at home, we have less time to concentrate. The time has come to eliminate unnecessary tasks and automate those that can be automated. If feasible, you can also get up 1 to 2 hours before your child to manage emergencies and plan the day. Some inventive families are establishing confinement charters with their children: “  It is forbidden to wake up the parents before 7:30 a.m.  ”, “  We cannot turn off the children's lights before 8:30 p.m.  ”, “  We let the parent who is teleworking work  ”, “  Each child is entitled to one whim (not too big) per day  ”. A charter to be adapted according to your family and your needs. Tip 7: Pay attention to your working posture Another tip for working from home and being more productive: sit correctly in your chair and adopt an ergonomic position. Do you spend a lot of time on your computer? Ergonomics is important, otherwise,you may suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): back pain, tendonitis, herniated disc, tingling, cramps, limited joint mobility, etc. The human body was not designed to remain constantly still. Some ideas for finding the ideal working position for working from home: The screen is facing the eye (50 to 70 cm) The shoulders are relaxed The legs are at 90° The wrist must not be broken in two The back is supported by a backrest (if possible with armrests)   Tip 8: Maintain team cohesion It is not always easy for teleworkers to maintain team cohesion and stay in touch with their colleagues when they no longer go to their workplace or coworking space. Isolation can weaken the relationship at work. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips that can be implemented to strengthen ties and motivate teams: hold video conferences, organize remote team building, schedule group coffee breaks, plan virtual aperitifs or create a WhatsApp group for the company. Tip 9: Take breaks To stay productive and efficient at work, set aside a rest zone at home and take breaks. Opportunities to exercise, meditate or simply stretch your legs. Some time management techniques (the Pomodoro technique, for example) help to take regular breaks to promote intellectual agility and consolidate memory. Tip 10: Find a work-life balance One of the main challenges of teleworking is to find a balance and reconcile private and professional life. Teleworking blurs the boundaries between these two spheres. Some tips for working better from home and achieving balance: Drawing clear boundaries Define your priorities Get enough sleep Take some free time Create an ergonomic and isolated workplace Relaxing during your lunch break

The United States offers well-paid teleworking for Spanish speakers, with salaries in dollars from home. These professionals are being sought to work in the United States. Source: Canva/ Terra Production. In a context where teleworking has gained ground, the United States offers interesting job opportunities for Spanish speakers who wish to work from home. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, allowing many companies to access global talent and offering workers the possibility of earning income in dollars from the comfort of their homes. One of the main attractions of these offers is the flexibility and the possibility of working for international companies without having to leave home. Various American companies are looking for Colombian professionals who are fluent in Spanish, opening doors to jobs that not only allow for better income but also greater job stability in an increasingly digital environment. Among the available options, the Bilingual Online Literacy Tutor position at Hoot Reading stands out, ideal for educators with experience teaching young students. This job, which runs Monday through Friday, offers a virtual teaching environment focused on improving children's reading skills. To apply, a bachelor's degree in Education and at least two years of teaching experience are required, along with a computer and a reliable internet connection. Job options in the United States Another option is the Bilingual Private Spanish Teacher in California, aimed at educators interested in teaching Spanish to adults in a virtual and personalized format. Instructors must be able to design a curriculum tailored to the needs of each student, and the position offers a remuneration of $40 per hour, which is equivalent to about 160,000 Colombian pesos. For certified teachers, Elevate K-12 offers a Spanish Instructor position that allows you to teach students from the K-12 level in a completely virtual environment. This remote job requires experience teaching at basic levels and the availability of a daily block of time. Pay can reach $39.60 per hour, which represents approximately 158,000 Colombian pesos. These opportunities reflect the growing demand for Spanish-speaking workers in the United States, where knowledge of Spanish has become a valuable skill. They also allow Colombian professionals to access salaries in dollars, a significant advantage in the current economic landscape. For those wishing to apply, it is advisable to review the specific requirements for each position and have the necessary technological tools to perform the job efficiently.

many businesses have embraced remote working overnight, and others have expanded their existing work-from-home policies. In either case, managers and employees have had to adapt to make the most of remote working. From improving existing work management tools to implementing a more relaxed, collaborative management style to finding a daily work routine that fits the home environment, all are important to ensure a smooth transition to remote work. Remote work set to continue after coronavirus outbreak Knowing how to operate well in this new normal is critical, not only during the coronavirus pandemic but also in the aftermath. Forward-thinking companies like Twitter are looking into implementing permanent remote work policies, followed by several journalists and business analysts who believe that flexible hours and remote work are here to stay. This shift to a more distributed workplace can be attributed to several factors: companies are empowered to recruit top talent from a global pool of candidates, the cost of doing business can decrease without the need to relocate and rent larger office spaces, and finally, studies show that – contrary to popular belief – productivity remains the same and often increases when employees are allowed to work from home, at least part-time. Managing decentralized teams The future of work requires a new approach to management and a new generation of digital tools for an increasingly distributed workforce. The lack of a robust remote work policy and the reliance on limited collaboration tools (email, spreadsheets, or, worse, notes on a piece of paper) are no longer sufficient in the post-coronavirus world, in which teams benefit from a more flexible and collaborative work environment, in addition to demonstrating that performance is not linked to working in an office. For remote work… to work for everyone, leaders need to empower teams to manage projects at their convenience, no matter where they’re logging in from. Achieving this requires trust, transparency, and a focus on collaboration and results, rather than clocking in and out. A crucial aspect of working with distributed teams is providing them with the right mix of digital tools: asynchronous (email, messaging) for interactions that don’t happen at the same time, synchronous (chat, voice chat, conferencing) for real-time communication, and flexible work management platforms to stay up to date on all projects. Recognizing the Challenges of Remote Work Working from home offers many benefits: no commute, longer sleep, no distractions from open-plan office noise. But working from home (or a coffee shop) comes with its share of challenges: inconsistent work schedules, lack of appropriate collaboration tools, feeling isolated from colleagues, dealing with household distractions, and occasional WiFi issues. If you're not used to working outside the office, it may take some time to establish your routine and become comfortable producing quality work. But anyone can do it. The first step is to accept that your days won’t always be perfect and realize that you’re not an exception, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Then, find a way to navigate the usual challenges of remote work. Here’s how to do it. Finding Your Way: 4 Tips for Remote Working The following tips cover both the technical aspects of working from home and personal health recommendations. They have been tested by our decentralized team here at Digicoop, as well as my experience working independently. To get the most out of remote working, you should combine as many of these tips as possible. However, some of them may seem more achievable than others, and that’s okay. Start by implementing small changes and add more as you go. 1. Create a routine that works for YOU What gets you going in the morning? Is it a run, a walk with your dog, 10 minutes of yoga? Or do you take a quick shower and head straight to the coffee machine? Whatever it is, create your wake-up routine as if you were heading to the office. Then, figure out the best times to work without interruptions when you can tackle the bulk of your work or the projects that require the most energy. Keep in mind that the best time isn’t necessarily in the morning. Some people are more productive in the afternoon or even later in the day. [Check out our self-management tips .] 2. Set up a dedicated workspace Being at home means there’s no hard and fast line between home and office life, so create one. Dress comfortably, but dress for work so you’re in the right frame of mind, even if it’s just a two-minute commute. Choose a well-lit, comfortable space with as few distractions as possible—this could be a proper home office (if you have a spare bedroom), a nook, a seat at the dining room table, or anything that qualifies as a “desk.” Grab your favorite “work” mug, create a work playlist on Spotify, etc.—you get the idea. 3. Manage household expectations If you don’t live alone, you’ll need to discuss with everyone in your household about your work-from-home routine. Consider dividing up household chores, setting a schedule (based on things like uninterrupted work hours, conference calls, or homeschooling if you have children at home), and limiting noise where possible. 4. Communicate with your team and customers Once you’ve checked in with your family, check in with your coworkers, managers, clients, and more. Together, you’ll need to find ways to communicate and manage projects together without being in the same physical space. Your company may need to invest in digital tools designed for distributed teams (e.g. Zoom for conference calls, Slack or Mattermost for instant messaging, and Kantree for work management ). When you’re working remotely, all work needs to be digitized and accessible, which means no more paper notes.