“Staying connected as a team is important when you work remotely. Face to face video calls are essential to keep personal connections. Also set aside time for team building activities that you can do virtually (online workouts, chat nights) anything that promotes personal connection with each other.”
Check out all the top tips for connecting with virtual teams from Briana Hartzell and USAA here:
“But at 30, with two young daughters and a husband who’s still in the military, it’s been a challenge to establish a civilian career.
Military families move a lot, and that makes it hard for service members’ spouses to hold steady jobs. About half of military spouses are either unemployed or underemployed – and that can take a toll on their families, their earning power, and the economy.
The Military Influencer Conference is the first of its kind. A dynamic conference for digital entrepreneurs who share a passion for the military, we aim to prepare military members, veterans, and spouses for success as entrepreneurs. To do this, we have rallied together a diverse lineup of speakers, from Shark Tank winners to published authors, that will encourage and inspire. Through their unique struggles, stories, and perspectives, every speaker will compel you to greatness!
Liza M. Rodewald has found a niche in creating work-at-home options. For Mrs. Rodewald, her “moment of truth” of finding a way to work from home happened in 2004 when she was employed as a software developer and was living in Alabama, shortly after graduating from the University of South Alabama. Her job involved lots of travel, which was especially taxing for her relationship with her then 16-month-old son.