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Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMARK, says the pandemic changed many philosophies about remote work. He says it’s important for companies to look forward and recognize challenges to …

Andy Drennen, president of the Springfield Sister Cities Association, says the pandemic made hosting their biggest fundraisers a real challenge. He says the virtual events went well, but they’re …

Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, discusses changes in employee attitudes about working remotely. She says while some are anxious to return to the office, others are …

Independent consultants Mary Overbey, Damion Trout and Lucas Walker say remote work has changed many aspects of business. Some employees see it as a benefit while employers are weighing the …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMARK, says there are many applications to help streamline your remote work experience. He says utilizing these apps has increased efficiency in their …

Elizabeth Hurst, business development manager with HR Advantage, says the pandemic inspired changes in the workplace. She says trends of remote and flex work were increasing before the pandemic, but …

Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association, says though remote work is trending, they hope businesses will take advantage of downtown’s amenities. He says some of the …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says our brains require human interaction. He says being disconnected opens the door for mental illness. …

Steve Kelly, senior vice president with Arvest Bank, says working remotely makes balancing work and home a challenge. He says specifying times for work and family help, but it’s still a challenge. …

Chelsey Bode, President of Pearson Kelly Technology says low rural bandwidth has hampered remote work for some employees during the pandemic. She says a lighter workload on office equipment allowed …

Though remote work has been a recent trend, Rusty Worley, executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association, says his team emphasizes the value in working together in an office. He says they …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark says remote work can be challenging with distractions you wouldn’t have in an office setting. Nielsen says music helps him focus on the task at …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark says with many people working remotely due to the pandemic, you should beef up only security. Nielsen says using multi-factor authentication eliminates …

Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark, says when dealing with a remote team, it’s important to see your coworkers. Seeing expressions can help you read emotional states, observe stress …

Jordan Morgan, iOS engineer with Buffer, says challenges in working remotely are loneliness and blurring of lines between home and work life. He says coworking spaces allow you the flexibility to do …

Just because it’s temporary doesn’t mean it can’t be comfortable. Todd Nielsen, chief strategy officer with JMark, says a few simple tips can help keep you focused and productive in your home …

Chrystal Irons, director of the Missouri Small Business Development Center at Missouri State University says she likes to have a team debrief each business day. Irons says leadership and …