Why Is Remote Culture Important to Remote Employees?

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of searching for a real remote opportunity. As soon as you find one, apply, snag an interview spot and even land the job, the thought of how you might navigate (and possibly avoid) some of the common pitfalls of remote work can sometimes come as an Read more…

4 Ways to Lower Call Center Churn

The “black sheep” of the customer support and service industry, call centers are notorious for a high turnover rate, which can contribute to employee and customer dissatisfaction. With an unprecedented number of professionals leaving the workforce as COVID-19-related job security dies down, millions of dollars are being funneled to this vital industry in an attempt Read more…

5 Ways to Grow Your LinkedIn Network While Working Remotely

Three people are hired every minute through LinkedIn. And in 2020, the platform saw a 55% increase in conversations among connections. These statistics alone should convince you of the importance of networking on LinkedIn – but how can you grow your LinkedIn network?

Remote Work: Your Home Office Checklist

Are you 100% confident you have the work from home skills you need to land a remote job? Sure. But what about the tech essentials and equipment needed to actually do the job? Beyond that, what about keeping your remote career going strong despite roadblocks you might encounter—from attending a meeting from the carpool line Read more…

4 Ways to Set Your Business Up For Remote Success

Before remote work and dispersed teams even existed, “telecommuting” was little more than a bold idea. In the late 1970s, the concept of teleworking was coined by former NASA Engineer Jack Nilles, who inspired the first-ever remote work experiment using a national insurance agency’s call center employees. Still, nearly 50 years later — and despite Read more…

Achievements, Culture and History – National Hispanic Heritage Month

From the very beginning, my life has been a blend of cultures, raised on a geographic location along the international border, a blend of the United States and Mexico (Imperial Valley, CA). Immediately embraced by a blend of both American and Hispanic cultures, I was lucky to experience childhood in a city filled with multiracial Read more…

Make Time for These 7 Self-Care Remote Work Tips

Did you know that, according to a 2020 survey, 80% of Americans intended to be more mindful about regular self-care practices after the pandemic?

Four Ways To Foster Remote Teamwork and Culture

Going for the Gold: Work From Home Skills You Need to Land a Remote Job

If you’re up to speed on trending social media posts, we’re sure you’ve seen this one come across your feed in recent weeks:

Anne’s Ultimate List: How to Skill Up

Who’s Anne? Well, she is pretty much the bees knees around here at Instant Teams. She is an Army Veteran, military spouse, and the Head of Organizational Development. Her passion for learning, automation, and all things tech make her an expert in many ways and we are so happy to get to share her knowledge with Read more…