On this episode, Kim brings you the story of a man feeding a remote Alaska town with a Costco card and a ship. Toshua Parker went from a quarter-million dollars in debt to the owner of a successful grocery story that’s keeping Gustavus, Alaska stocked during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, meet Jonathan Bass, Head of Marketing and Communications at Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet. Wing has built an autonomous fleet of small, lightweight delivery drones that can transport small packages to homes in minutes.
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Working from home? 8 tips for managing remote employees
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The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. Millions of people are trying to help flatten the curve by practicing social distancing, among other things.
While this is a great way to help slow the spread of the virus, it’s taking a huge toll on the economy. Companies have seen a sharp decline in business and some have even had to close their doors. Others have been asking employees to work from home (WFH).
But this can create a new set of challenges for managers to support and stay connected with their remote workforce. If this describes you, don’t worry. We’ve got some simple tips to successfully transition your business from in-house to remote workers.
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How to set up a temporary remote workforce
LinkedIn recently spoke with representatives at GitLab, a company with the largest all-remote workforce in the world, to get advice on successfully transitioning to a remote workforce.
Here are some ways to help make the process go smoothly.
Establish a remote leadership team
Having an entire company’s workforce work remotely can trigger an office shock wave. To ease the transition, begin by evaluating your managers and build a team of experts who have experience working from home. This team will serve as a resource to help those with questions.
A core part of this team’s role is to document challenges in real-time, transparently prioritize those challenges and assign directly responsible individuals (DRI) to find solutions.
Executive assistants may also take on a more significant role in the transition. They can function as documentarians in meetings and help with internal communications.
Create a ‘source of truth’ handbook to keep everyone in the loop
Feeding a remote Alaskan town during the pandemic
An open letter to Apple's CEO, Tim Cook
Coronavirus has interrupted Apple’s China supply chain, and now those jobs are moving to Vietnam. I have a better idea. Listen up, Tim Cook. I know a country that could really use the work.
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Need to know how to do or fix something? YouTube to the rescue
Before coronavirus, finding an expert — or just someone handy — to do a difficult task for you was a no-brainer. What about now that inviting strangers isn’t your home isn’t an option? Do-it-yourselfers are turning, in droves, to YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 4 coronavirus scams people are falling for
You can only avoid scams if you know exactly what to look for. Scammers are using the coronavirus to create new versions of their old tricks. Don’t fall for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus and the comeback of the old-fashioned phone call
Humans are social creatures, and we’re all missing in-person connection. Texts and emails just don’t cut it during this time of isolation. We’re turning to our smartphones for, you guessed it, making actual calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Even major news outlets fooled by fake coronavirus posts
Social media is loaded with videos of those who are sick, those who have lost loved ones and hopeless medical professionals. One in particular, a real heartbreaker, caught the attention of CBS Sunday News and Sen. Bernie Sanders. What they didn’t realize? It’s a fake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Internet providers promise to keep you connected - even if you can't pay your bill
Our reliance on the internet is stronger than ever as news of the coronavirus pandemic spreads. Internet service providers have stepped up to make sure no one loses their service during these trying times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you cancel your hotel, Airbnb or Vrbo reservations?
There’s a lot that’s not known about the spread of the coronavirus right now, including how long the virus remains dangerous on household surfaces. That’s why you should think twice about keeping those rental reservations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why my staff and I are now working from home
News is changing by the minute, and there’s a lot of fear in the world right now. I’ve made the choice to send my staff home to work, for one very important reason. Whether or not you’re in an office, there’s a step you should take to protect yourself as the coronavirus spreads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facebook's ads promising to 'cure' COVID-19 (coronavirus)
In uncertain times, we search for answers we can trust. Unfortunately, Facebook isn’t the place to look if you want to protect yourself from the spreading coronavirus. Here’s my advice on how to educate yourself about what lies ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The virus and the beer
The coronavirus has people scared — there’s no doubt about that. Naturally, people are turning to Google for answers. And you’ll be shocked at just how much one search term is blowing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coronavirus: Fake news spreading quickly
About 20% of American adults get their news through social media. And with a public health scare — the coronavirus — dominating headlines, fake news is spreading like crazy. What rumors are floating around and what should you do if you see them? I’ve got the scoop.
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