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 …

Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says integration is key to his work life balance. He says support from family and his employer help him ensure that his career and family are getting …

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 …

Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says he struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Marshall says he sees life as a book, while one chapter might focus on work, the next is …

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. …

People sometimes joke that they’re being worked to death, but in some cultures it’s no laughing matter. Author and consultant Rosie Ward, Ph. D., says in Japan and China, death by overwork has …

Austin Fax, attorney at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC says his firm understands the importance of a good work life balance. He says you must be intentional in your efforts and has three tips …

K. Patrick Douglas, attorney and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, says a healthy work life balance is difficult, but critical. He says you have to decide what you aren’t willing to give …

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 …

Daniel Ogunyemi, learning, development and inclusion partner with Burrell Behavioral Health, says it can be difficult to separate work and home life. Ogunyemi says he does small things like removing …

Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, says he likes challenging people to hire the homeless. He says it requires understanding from the employers, but the dividends are smart, loyal and hard working …

Ronald Baron, senior founding counsel of Hoffman and Baron, LLP says maintaining a healthy work life balance is important, but challenging. He says diet, exercise and being deliberate about family …

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 …

Joe Hornickel, planning and zoning director for the city of Branson, says it’s easy to work late in order to finish a task. Realize the world won’t end if you complete it the following day. …