When people experience challenging times, the best kind of support comes from those who have shared those experiences and understand the difficult situation they’re facing. As an Ambassador at Activus Connect, Janelle Cuevas-Cruz works on one of our support programs answering incoming calls and assisting customers for a client in the financial services and lending … Life at Activus: The Importance of Empathy in Times of Crisis
Studying for a degree is challenging at the best of times, but imagine having to raise a child and work a full-time job at the same time. Are you exhausted yet? Achieving the impossible, Zionde Harper, one of our Team Experience Coordinators, is an inspiring example of how to successfully balance all three tasks—and she … Life at Activus: Juggling Motherhood, Education, and a Flexible Career
There was a time when working, studying, and enjoying life to the fullest were almost impossible to juggle all at once, but with the advent of widespread remote work, people are beginning to realize there’s a better way to achieve an acceptable work-life balance. Marcos Castro, 26, is part of the Activus Connect human resources … Life at Activus: Swimming, Surfing, and Studying on a Full-Time Livable Wage
During these difficult times, people have come to appreciate the support that distant work colleagues can provide, so it’s vital that companies hire HR experts who can keep others happy and help them develop their careers from afar—at Activus Connect, we call this elevating Ambassador experiences. Based in Washington, Jessica Williams, is an AX Support … Life at Activus: Helping People Succeed from the Comfort of Home
One of the best things about being a 100% SmartVirtual™ company is the freedom to employ people in any location. We’ve been able to attract talented individuals from all walks of life with a diverse range of professional backgrounds. Angie Dixon, our Administrative Assistant, is one of those people. Angie grew up in New York … Life at Activus: The Perfect Opportunity for a Seasoned Virtual Professional
The secret is out. Work-at-home is a great way to increase free time for employees, as it eliminates the daily commute and reduces the amount of office-related distractions. However, instead of giving that free time to their employees, some companies are keeping it for themselves and making people work harder than before. Organizations don’t always … Life at Activus: Trading an Insane Workload for an Ideal Work-Life Balance
Working at home has loads of well-documented benefits, but the best perk for many people is spending extra time with the family, something that Charlotte Cawthon, an Ambassador at Activus Connect, values immensely. Charlotte lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has fully embraced the work-at-home lifestyle. Her role as an Ambassador has allowed her to … Life at Activus: Raising Twins at Home as a Full-Time Mom and Ambassador
When it comes down to it, how many BPO and customer experience providers can offer flexible work schedules, secure positions in a growing company, and above-average living wages to people of all ages? Now, how many of those companies are able to offer all of that in a work-at-home, virtual environment, without compromising on CX … Life at Activus: Home-Based Job Security and Flexibility Over 50
In this new series of articles, we shine a spotlight on our Ambassadors and other essential team members as they share their personal stories and describe their experiences on the job with Activus Connect. Our first lucky contender is Sofia Alemany (25), a self-confessed workaholic and a human resources Ph.D. student based in Puerto Rico. … Life at Activus: Balancing Ph.D. Studies With Full-Time Remote Employment