Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent years. It was already on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic but became a necessity for many businesses during that time. Now, as both employers and employees have seen the benefits of remote work, it’s clear it’s a model that’s here to stay. Being a remote…
Remote work has become the new normal for many people across the world. This shift toward hybrid or fully remote work modules has also made a variety of jobs more accessible to disabled people. Even if the bulk of your work takes place outside of the office, obtaining profitable remote work opportunities may require you…
With advances in technology, people with disabilities now have more opportunities than ever to advance their careers. From telecommuting to virtual interviews and online networking, technology can be a great tool to help individuals with disabilities reach professional goals. Here are some of the ways that people with disabilities can use technology to gain an…
By Matt Jensen Editor’s Note: The pandemic has brought a new lexicon to workplace design. Should we move forward with remote, hybrid, or onsite work models? Matt Jensen, a Council for Disability Awareness board member walks us through the pros and cons of the different approaches and shares where his company landed. In March 2020,…
There are some common misconceptions and stereotypes that suggest being someone with a disability means you can’t travel or lead a nomadic lifestyle. Maybe you’ve bought into those misconceptions yourself, hammering against your self-esteem and keeping you in one place. The good news is, for the most part, the stereotypes just aren’t true. …
Editor’s Note: In this latest installment of The CDA’s ongoing research series, Fred Schott, director of operations and research, provides a summary of findings from the Current Population Survey on the connections among occupations, availability of remote work, and absence. These findings were presented during September 2021, to the National Association of Supplemental Benefit Insurance 2021…
16 Changes That May Happen in the Near Future By Bob Herum, MSFS, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC, Ameritas. Getting tired of hearing the term “new normal,” or other permutations out there? I am, but it does force you to think about how different life will look moving forward, past the changes COVID-19 created.…
How has the real estate industry changed over the past year? From full-time remote employment to social distancing measures, 2020 has been a year that constantly questioned the status quo and the way we interact with the world. The home buying process is one of the best examples of how a well-established procedure has adapted…
It’s 5:30 in the morning, and the first thing I’m going to do after the first thing one usually does after rising out of bed is look at the weather. Typically, this would be done to inform me about how to dress for what I’ll encounter when I head outside to go to work, except…
Remote work. The virtual office. Virtual teams. Once, this described the workplace of the future. Today, it’s a workplace reality being embraced by employers and employees alike. What is it about remote work that is so beneficial, and what has changed to cause this proliferation?
