Blog by Jo Palmer

The Harvard Business Review has drilled down into some really interesting insights around the adaptability of the workforce.

"When executives today consider the forces that are changing how work is done, they tend to think mostly about disruptive technologies. But that’s too narrow a focus. A ...

24.05.19 09:44 PM - Comment(s)

Looking for clues on how to get your remote team cracking? Robert Sophia from Snappy Kraken makes it simple! Creating common work principals is key. If you’re not sure where to start in creating these principals, Robert has got you covered by sharing his.

You can read the article here.

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16.05.19 07:30 PM - Comment(s)

Is your company website looking a little drab? Or you don't have one at all?

We have got incredible web designers, talented copywriters and super graphic designers all ready to whip your website into shape

Sound good?

Register here and we can send you the profiles of some amazing professionals who can...

15.05.19 12:16 AM - Comment(s)

Here at Pointer, we want to make finding your next remote team member as easy as pie. So we have created a series of FREE downloads.

Click here to download this sweet little cheat sheet!

Download our free ‘Building your remote team’ guide here. If you’re keen to find out more about advertising a role...

13.05.19 09:03 PM - Comment(s)

Well, this is exciting! Our Founder Jo is a finalist for the 2019 NSW-ACT AgriFutures Rural Women's Award. Jo is stoked to be alongside three other amazing women doing fantastic things for rural Australia. You can read more about the finalists in this article in The Land. The finalists will be anno...

10.05.19 06:31 AM - Comment(s)

Productivity. We all know what it means, but how often do we shut down our computers at the end of the day and think “Ugh, I was so unproductive today”?

Finding the best way to work for you is an important factor when trying to maintain productivity whether this means having more breaks, checking y...

09.05.19 08:09 PM - Comment(s)

Interviewing someone for a remote job can be tough and preparing for a remote interview for yourself can be even worse! That's why we have compiled a list of fantastic interview questions that can help you prepare for and nail a remote interview, regardless of which party you are!

We will share som...

04.05.19 04:57 PM - Comment(s)

Do you need a lawyer? An accountant? A holiday?

Well we can help with the professionals and hopefully they free up some time so you can go on a holiday!

Sound good?

Register here and we can send you the profiles of some amazing professionals who can help lighten the load.

Download our free ‘Building yo...

04.05.19 12:20 AM - Comment(s)

Are you managing a remote team? Hats off to you – it’s no easy task! This data set collected in 2017, reported people working remotely having an increased feeling of being left out or ganged up on in comparison to their on-site counterparts.

So should you pack it in and cancel your contracts handled...

02.05.19 08:18 PM - Comment(s)

To work remotely, you have to be up with all the modern communication technologies, right? WRONG!

True, you may not have physical access to the IT team (aka Tech-Gods) every time you have an internet issue/computer has frozen/forget your password (guilty!), you can still successfully work remotely b...

25.04.19 08:22 PM - Comment(s)

Have you been to one of our Remote Working Forums yet? If not, make sure you head to the Forums page on our website to see where we are heading next. Don't see your area on the list? Get in touch and we will try and track down the Economic Development Officer at your Council to get them on board. I...

25.04.19 03:15 AM - Comment(s)

Burning the candle at both ends? Need someone to lighten the load?

Why not engage one of the incredibly talented administration gurus we have on Pointer's platform?

Good idea!

Register here and we can send you the profiles of some amazing professionals who can help lighten the load.

Download our free ...

18.04.19 12:10 AM - Comment(s)

Here at Pointer, we want to make finding your next remote team member as easy as pie. So we have created a series of FREE downloads.

Click here to download this sweet little cheat sheet!

Download our free ‘Building your remote team’ guide here. If you’re keen to find out more about advertising a role...

08.04.19 09:56 PM - Comment(s)

James Konik is a writer who works remotely, and why not?

Lessen your carbon footprint? Yes please.

Do away with social and logistical distractions? You bet!

Increased job satisfaction? Of course!

Or perhaps it’s the flexibility in work hours and work location that’s the draw card for you - Remote log...

03.04.19 11:52 PM - Comment(s)
At Pointer, we run a completely distributed team across a number of Australian states. We are fiercely proud of the ability our business has to employ talented professionals and offer flexibility that comes with remote work. The physical location of our team does not affect the quality or level of w...
03.04.19 10:42 PM - Comment(s)

Have you been to one of our Remote Working Forums yet? If not, make sure you head to the Forums page on our website to see where we are heading next. Don't see your area on the list? Get in touch and we will try and track down the Economic Development Officer at your Council to get them on board. I...

01.04.19 08:24 PM - Comment(s)

Have you been to one of our Remote Working Forums yet? If not, make sure you head to the Forums page on our website to see where we are heading next. Don't see your area on the list? Get in touch and we will try and track down the Economic Development Officer at your Council to get them on board. I...

26.03.19 09:06 PM - Comment(s)

Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But how many companies actually stop to empower their staff to be innovative?

Ask yourself the following: Are your staff all on the same page when it comes to the specificities of innovation in your workplace? Are your staff rewarded when exhibiting innovative behaviours...

24.03.19 10:22 PM - Comment(s)