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Why typing fast is still a crucial skill in the workplace

Posted on December 4, 2024

Technology is evolving faster than your inbox fills up after a long weekend. Yet, one skill that hasn’t lost its relevance in the workplace is being able to type fast.

Sure, tools like voice recognition and AI assistants are on the rise, but typing remains a fundamental part of day-to-day productivity—for both traditional office workers and remote professionals.

Whether you’re drafting emails, preparing reports, or frantically updating a presentation 10 minutes before a meeting, your typing speed can deeply impact how quickly (and efficiently) you get things done. The idea that typing fast is only important for writers or data entry clerks couldn’t be further from the truth.

This post will break down why typing fast is still an invaluable skill in today’s workplace and how it can help you stay ahead, no matter your profession. [Read more…]

Working from abroad? These 5 tips can easily improve your connection

Posted on October 3, 2024

Remote work has become the new norm in business. The traditional office setup is gone, and in its place are employees working from home and around the world.

Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that one in five employees worked remotely in 2023. Despite how common remote work is, there are still misconceptions. The most common is that remote work means employees only work from their homes.

Not true. Modern remote working means you can travel anywhere, log on, and do your 9-5. It’s a great way to earn a living while exploring the world. However, working from abroad relies on great support, including connectivity. Otherwise, you will lose touch with colleagues and fall behind on projects.

So, how can you prepare yourself for work from abroad right now? Let’s look at different things to focus on to ensure you’re connected to your team. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will my coworkers be able to tell I’m watching videos?

Posted on November 6, 2022

Question from Kerry: My company has about 30 employees working together in one large open room.

We each have mini-offices set up in separate cubicles.

Although there’s very little privacy on our floor I have a corner cubicle that gives me a lot more privacy than my coworkers.

I’m pretty fast at my work so I always get done a couple of hours before everyone else.

That means I have a couple of hours to kill every day so I recently started watching YouTube videos to pass the time. [Read more…]