Published inoVice·PinnedWorking online at a cozy cafe? Idea Buyers Club made it possible with oViceWith oVice, building a community of creators and like-minded thinkers is easy and fun. The platform gives people all the tools they need to get to know each other, share ideas, and build things together. This time, we take a closer look at a fascinating community based in oVice: Idea…Virtual Office3 min readVirtual Office3 min read
Published inoVice·Jun 1, 2022Put themselves first and don’t dream of labor: future of work through the Gen Z lensAntiwork, #QuitTok, and other discussions make one thing clear — Gen Z has a complicated relationship with work. It’s enough to lurk on Twitter, go to Reddit, or stroll around TikTok to see a grim, hopeless attitude fresh graduates have to work. According to LinkedIn data, Gen Z job-seekers hop…Gen Z8 min readGen Z8 min read
Published inoVice·May 30, 2022Weekly Hybrid Work Digest: new data on hybrid work adoption, Microsoft and Adobe join forces to drive innovation, rise of smart officesIn the last week of spring, we are back with the latest developments in the hybrid work trend. …Hybrid Work5 min readHybrid Work5 min read
Published inoVice·May 23, 2022Hybrid Work Digest: Apple backpedals on office return, HP releases hardware for hybrid work, tech teams revisit office attendance rulesOver the last week, a lot has happened in hybrid work adoption. On the one hand, a surge in COVID-19 cases might slow it down if not halt it altogether. On the other hand, most companies are adamant about bringing employees back to offices, and hardware providers are betting on…Hybrid Work4 min readHybrid Work4 min read
Published inoVice·May 20, 20227 Frustrations in Managing Remote Teams and Ways to Solve Them With oViceWe launched oVice, a virtual office platform, in 2020, amidst the COVID pandemic. Back then, a lot of team leaders had to quickly reorganize operations to fit the remote paradigm. As they did so, they discovered that working from home makes leading teams a lot more challenging and demanding. Our…Team Management6 min readTeam Management6 min read
Published inoVice·May 18, 2022Best team-building practices for remote team leadersInternational teams, with 24/7 activity. Dozens of tools for chatting, conference calls, collaborative editing, and performance tracking. “Zoom fatigue”. Colleagues you’ll never see in person. The pandemic changed the way the world approached work. Before the COVID outbreak, remote work was optional. …Remote Work6 min readRemote Work6 min read
Published inoVice·May 16, 2022Weekly Hybrid Work Digest: Brian Chesky on hybrid work, Google’s approach to hybrid, building a management cultureFor a few months, the pandemic has been under control, encouraging team leaders to come back to in-person meetings and office work. In the post-pandemic world, hybrid work — a mix of office and remote work — is the new trend. Find out how companies adapt to hybrid, which lessons…Hybrid Work4 min readHybrid Work4 min read
Published inoVice·May 13, 202215 Unique Collaboration Tools to Try in 2022Using collaboration tools to stay connected with teams is one of the trends brought about by the pandemic. While other changes induced by the outbreak might fade into the past as the world returns to normal, the focus on collaboration technology is likely to stay. Every year, thousands of collaboration…Collaboration8 min readCollaboration8 min read
Published inoVice·May 11, 2022A Guide to Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication For Remote and Hybrid TeamsSince leadership and management stabilized as concepts, those who consider themselves skilled in both, have embarked on a quest for building high-performance teams. While there’s no single way to approach an issue this complex, many leaders agree communication is the key to helping people do their best job. 4–5 decades…Communication7 min readCommunication7 min read
Published inoVice·May 9, 2022Hybrid Work Digest: Apple employee protests, Intel pushes Oregon to go Hybrid, Building a Smart Hybrid ScheduleAs a virtual office provider, oVice is on a mission to help teams adopt and excel at hybrid work. In the new episode of our weekly digest, we collected top news stories, articles, and how-to posts that will help you understand hybrid work and harness its full potential. In this…Hybrid Work3 min readHybrid Work3 min read