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Have you ever wondered how Instant Teams' Founders met and how we got to where are are today? Check out this recap of their journey: https://hubs.la/Q02kC5zw0 #remotework #community #remote #remoteteams #remotejobs #cxtalent #cxteams #military #militaryspouse #milspouse #founders

Best Remote Work Opportunities in Ireland 1) Remote work has gained immense popularity in Ireland, offering flexibility and access to jobs beyond geographical constraints. Here are some sectors leading the remote work trend. 2) IT and Software Development: Many tech companies are offering remote roles in software development, cybersecurity, and IT support, making it easier to work from anywhere in Ireland. 3) Customer Support: As companies globalize, customer support roles are becoming increasingly remote, offering Irish professionals opportunities to work with international clients. 4) Marketing and Content Creation: Digital marketing, SEO, and content writing roles are perfectly suited for remote work, with many Irish companies offering flexibility in these areas. 5) Education and Training: E-learning platforms and online tutoring have become popular, offering remote opportunities in teaching and training across various subjects. Conclusion: Remote work is no longer a trend but a staple in many sectors, offering Irish professionals flexibility and broader job opportunities without the need to relocate.

Military Spouse: Knock Knock?   Employer: Who’s there?   Military Spouse: Military Spouse!   Employer: Military Spouse who? Do you find that your organization is playing this ever-revolving door of a game? In my previous role at the Manpower Group, I belonged to Valor, a Business Group dedicated to Veterans, Guard, Reservists, and Military Spouses, as well as advocates for the Military community. Where I had the pleasure of working with several Military spouses. Here are several reasons you should consider hiring Military Spouses: 1. **Tapping into an Underutilized Talent Pool:**   - Military spouses bring a wealth of experience and qualifications. Let’s stop mandating on-site work and embrace the remote workforce! #RemoteWorkRevolution 2. **Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):**   - Hiring military spouses aligns with CSR initiatives, showcasing dedication to positive societal impact. Just a side note to Companies stop mandating the return to office policy, and truly embrace the remote workforce as you promised, you lose a wealth of knowledge this way remember its a little thing called Return on Investment ROI. #CSR #SocialResponsibility 3. **Global Perspective:**   - Military families offer a global outlook, beneficial for international business or expanding reach. #GlobalPerspective 4. **Diversity in Perspectives:**   - Embrace the diversity Military Spouses bring - different perspectives, experiences, and skills that enrich the workplace. #DiversityMatters #Inclusion 5. **Strong Work Ethic:**   - Military spouses develop a robust work ethic and sense of duty, positively impacting team dynamics and productivity. #WorkEthic 6. **Reliability and Loyalty:**   - Despite potential relocations, military spouses commit to long-term employment, contributing to reduced turnover. #Loyalty #EmployeeRetention Let’s create a workplace that values and supports unique experiences. Remember, remote work aligns with diverse hiring! For those unsure how to better serve our Military community, reach out and ask. SHRM offers a free Veterans at Work Certification. Like, share, and comment - even if it's just a CFR post. #MilitarySpouses #DiversityandInclusion #RemoteWork #VeteransAtWork #SupportOurTroops

Working remotely? Here are five tips to make the most out of your remote work day. Can you add any to our list? Comment below! Start your remote career by visiting https://hubs.la/Q02hQpbN0

Creating a Veteran-Friendly Workplace 🌟 Veterans bring a wealth of experience, discipline, and unique perspectives to the civilian workforce. However, transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. As a company, there are several steps you can take to create a supportive and inclusive environment for Veterans. Firstly, understand the value Veterans bring. Their skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving are unparalleled. Providing training for your HR team on military culture and the transition process can make a significant difference. This understanding helps in recognising the transferable skills Veterans possess and how they can be applied within your organisation. Secondly, mentorship programmes are crucial. Pairing Veterans with current employees who have successfully transitioned can provide guidance and support. This not only helps Veterans adjust but also fosters a sense of belonging and community within your company. Additionally, consider flexible working arrangements to accommodate any ongoing commitments Veterans may have, such as medical appointments or reservist duties. Lastly, promote a culture of respect and recognition. Celebrate military holidays and encourage employees to share their experiences. This can help build a more inclusive environment where Veterans feel valued and understood. Remember, a veteran-friendly workplace is not just about hiring Veterans but ensuring they thrive and grow within your organisation. For more insights and support, visit joboppo.co.uk. Let's work together to create workplaces where Veterans can truly excel. #VeteranEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace #SupportOurVeterans

This is great news. Having worked for the U.S. Forest Service (which falls under USDA and that agency's outstanding telework program) in-office and remotely, and for DoD as a service member overseas and as a mil-spouse in CONUS -- I know this isn't an easy lift. I know it also isn't answer to every military spouses' needs. But I applaud DoD for the many steps it has taken and continues to take towards recognizing that, like veterans, military spouses can be among their greatest organizational and cultural assets with right leadership and support. We all benefit when organizations make the investments needed to hire and retain the right people, and allow them to focus on doing their best work -- without forcing them to choose between their career and their family. *** “To retain top talent, we must put people first, and this memorandum of understanding does just that.” -- Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma “Ensuring our military spouses can maintain meaningful careers is not just the right thing to do, it is a national security imperative... Allowing more spouses the ability to keep their federal jobs and telework strengthens economic security and quality of life for our servicemembers and their families and enhances readiness and retention.” -- Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks

"I ended up seeing the power of inclusive, supportive workplaces, policies, procedures and programs that supported the whole soldier in order to get the best out of our troops, especially when they are deploying into conflict and being separated from their families." – Mika Cross, Workplace Transformation Strategist and Futurist at Strategy@Work. Mika shares her extensive military and federal government experience in the new episode, describing pioneering flexible and inclusive work programs and policies and the multifaceted beneficial results. She describes her involvement successfully transforming workplace cultures with an integrated systems approach facilitated by carefully crafted and communicated policies. Mika highlights the need and opportunity to reimagine work for the public and private sectors - veterans, military families, and employees at large. "If you have jobs that are suitable to be done in a remote capacity, could you be leveraging those remote jobs for the purpose of attracting and hiring an amazing skillset of talent from either military spouses or transitioning veterans?" "We're looking at wild opportunity for our nation to rebuild and put emphasis in areas of the country that have been left behind in the past." Listen to my full conversation with Mika to gain from her valuable insights about distributed team leadership; how to attract, engage, and retain employees; and ways to improve performance and support well-being. Links to popular platforms below. Thanks for listening! #workplaceflexibility #remotework #flexibleworking #retention #performancemanagement #employeeengagement #hr #communication

Telework is more than just a trend -- it's the future of flexibility and resilience in the U.S. Army. Explore how innovative strategies are tackling resource constraints, cybersecurity, and mental health, shaping the Army's future: https://lnkd.in/e9NXPDVV #Telework #ArmyLife

I work in one of the biggest office buildings in the world (the second largest actually). With remote work in the news almost everyday, I've been thinking a lot about my own work environment. There are things I really like about working in the Pentagon. And a few things I do not like. Things I enjoy about "The Building": - You can be a part of some amazing, historic things. - Diverse staff (no really). The Building is staffed by almost every imaginable demographic with a wide range of tremendous experience. - You can learn so much here about the inner workings of government and the military enterprise. - Convenient transit options! (I'm writing this on the Metro) - Network, network, network. Colonels love to receive "office calls". A few things I don't enjoy: - No windows. This has bummed me out more than I expected. - The overhead lighting is tough on the eyes. Also something I did not expect. - A unique culture that takes some getting used to. - Parking? What parking? - A huge reduction in the amount of influence I have compared to my last organization. Have you worked "In The Building"? What was your experience: love it, hate it, other? Would you come back? Would you recommend it to others? Happy Monday! #military #washingtondc #office #workplace