work from home

How to Freelance Successfully 6 Secrets

March, 10, 2015 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

The freelancing trend is on the rise and you want to be part of it. You like the idea of having a flexible schedule, diversified tasks, and choosing your clients. Yes, we like it too. But how to Freelance successfully? How can you make it as an independent worker? Freelancing is about building yourself a… Read the full article

Remote work: Learning and training on the go!

August, 26, 2014 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

Truth is, 21st Century  jobs are no longer confined to the four walls of an office; now remote work / telework is more prominent than ever, and with it, a set of new technological opportunities have arisen.  Focusing on communication and learning, you can now share concepts and train your remote workforce from anywhere around… Read the full article

Independent Contractor Rights : Canada

July, 22, 2014 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

Knowing your rights as an Independent Contractor in Canada is imperative in making sure you are receiving what you are entitled to by law. According to Ontario’s Worker’s Action Center (2010) an independent contractor or self-employed individual is one that, among others, controls how the work gets done, can freely negotiate pay, is responsible for… Read the full article

Why work from home just makes sense today

June, 03, 2014 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

Work from home and flexible work in general, are in right now. Why? Well because they make sense. So sit tight, here are the top reasons why work from home in the 21st Century is increasingly not being seen as an “alternative” form of work anymore. Whether you work from home 100% of the time… Read the full article

Telepresence robot: New way to work from home

May, 27, 2014 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

Supernatural Workforce? Telepresence robot: A new way to work from home We live in an era where we have become ubiquitous without being supernatural. How? Well, thanks to the Internet, the different Web 2.0 platforms that accompany it, and rapid technological advancements, we have managed to be everywhere: on the couch at home while we… Read the full article

5 Tips on Working from Home

April, 15, 2014 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

  A work from home job can be a pretty cushy gig, and if you’re a mother, chances are you’ve wondered if this flexible job scenario is right for you. Freedom, control of your schedule, and not having to commute are just a few of the benefits that make achieving work-life balance easier.  But, work… Read the full article

Job Skills For Sale. A How to Guide

June, 18, 2013 by Brooke McLaughlin author workhoppers

What a great evening we had. Just got home from our twitter lesson with Genevieve and we wanted to share the experience… Meet Genevieve, an incredibly talented woman who was working full time for a reputable well known software company. She got laid off from her job. The timing could not have been worse as… Read the full article