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Careers Counsel | How to Manage Remote Employees Effectively

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BoF Careers Team

19 July 2021

Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.

How to Manage Remote Employees Effectively (Entrepreneur)

When speaking over the phone or in Teams, clear communication is a must. Keep the lines of contact open with regular phone or Zoom meetings. Let your team know you are there for them if needed.

3 Tips to Demystify Interview Mistakes (Forbes)

Acknowledging red flags that arise during the interview allows you to make an informed decision on whether or not this is the right opportunity for you.

How to Approach Self-Promotion at Work (Harvard Business Review)

Share when asked. Humility is admirable. But if someone requests information or an answer that requires you to reveal positives about yourself, you should oblige.

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