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
At Activus Connect, our SmartVirtual™ business model has enabled us to continuously plan for future growth and expand our CX delivery platform around the world, while many customer experience providers are still struggling to provide high-quality service in a virtual environment. Susie Buffam, our Chief Strategy Officer, has been a huge part of this success. … Leadership Spotlight: Virtual CX Strategies for An Unpredictable World
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
As brands continue to migrate their CX delivery to work-at-home operations, we decided it might be time to check in with our leadership team and offer companies some advice for building a successful SmartVirtual™ operation. As Head of Operations at Activus Connect, Marc Robinson is responsible for maintaining operational efficiency throughout our entire SmartVirtual™ network. … Leadership Spotlight: Managing Operations in a Work-at-Home Setting
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
Today’s world faces extraordinary, uncontrollable situations on a regular basis, giving businesses more reason than ever to update their risk mitigation strategies.
Evolving weather patterns impact almost every country, earthquakes and tsunamis threaten densely populated areas, and now the human race faces the game-changing Coronavirus pandemic, which is already forcing most companies around the world to dramatically alter how they operate…
Almost everybody dreams of unshackling from the office and working from home full time, but few have what it takes to thrive in that virtual environment.
For many employees, working from home or telecommuting is often seen as a way to get some easy downtime, deliver the bare minimum, or simply sit around the house in your favorite onesie.
Dedicated work-at-home employment is different. While there is a high level of flexibility…