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🌼 First Week Of The Summer Term … Completed It🌟 As we bid adieu to the first week of the summer term, it's a moment to pause and appreciate the multifaceted journey of remote work. From the highs of connecting with exceptional educators - there have been so many this week, and forging meaningful partnerships with outstanding schools - some great connections over the last few days, to navigating the occasional challenges of recruitment, every twist and turn has added depth to the experience and growth in this sector. It’s truly been one for the books this week with laptop malfunctions, boiler breaks and thunderstorms that a certain Goldie Furchild was not impressed with, but we’ve made it to Friday! Amidst the hustle, the simple joys of springtime walks in the countryside sunshine with my trusty sidekick, Brady, have been a refreshing reminder to stop, take a breath and step away from the screen when things aren’t going my way or, as most cases within recruitment, when things are frustratingly slow and we’ve hit a wall. It’s okay to hit pause and take a moment - we’re only human after all! 🐾 Now, as we eagerly anticipate a weekend filled with relaxation and sizzling BBQs, (rain never stops a British barbie!) let's remind each other to set time aside for ourselves and physically and mentally re charge! ☀️🍔 Have a great weekend everyone! 📧 [email protected] #Recruitment #Education #Teachers #WorkLifeBalance #RemoteWorking

I'm no expert on dyslexia, and I probably should learn more about it. But after working with Mat for years, I can honestly say that spelling errors and such just don’t matter to me. I hardly notice them, and even when I do, it’s always easy to understand the message. On a related note, one of the best things about the rise of generative AI is how it supports accessibility. A colleague of mine, whose first language isn't English, shared with me that before AI, they would spend hours perfecting emails to make them sound ‘professional.’ Now, thanks to AI tools like Copilot, they can focus on their ideas, and the AI turns them into polished English with a click.

Every day is a reason to honor our working parents. Celebrate yourself for juggling life and career like a pro, not just on National Working Parents Day! Learn more about how we support you: https://bit.ly/3ToO4Jw #NationalWorkingParentsDay

As another school year approaches, I find myself feeling a mix of emotions and a touch of bittersweetness. As a working mother of two, getting back into the routine is something I look forward to. Structure is beneficial for both the kids and me. It brings a sense of "normal" that is good for us all. However, this routine comes with its own challenges. One of the biggest trade offs is having to adjust my work schedule again. I've loved starting work early and finishing up a little earlier than normal over the summer, but I will now be going back to starting a little later due to the school run. Ensuring my kids get to school safely and with a smile on their faces (after screaming at them 10 times to put their shoes on) is really important to me. So, while I may have to start my workday later and finish later than I'd prefer, it's a sacrifice I'm more than willing to make. Thank goodness for flexible working! Flexibility is so important to me, it might mean squeezing in emails during the morning drop off or adjusting my evening routine. It's not always easy, but being there for my children during these important moments is priceless. Here’s to all the parents out there balancing the juggle of work and family life.🎒💪 Take a look at these fantastic resources from Leaders Plus covering ➡ setting boundaries ➡ flexible working And many other important topics for working parents: https://lnkd.in/dqSszx9Q #BackToSchool #ParentingAndCareer #WorkLifeBalance

Hey! 🌟 Have you heard that 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 means you can 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻. If you’re navigating the world of remote work with kids, you definitely don’t want to miss this! I recently had an 𝗲𝘆𝗲-𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with two incredible VirtForce team members who’ve been navigating the complexities of balancing remote work and parenting. We dove into the 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 of working from home with kids and shared 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 to help you thrive in this challenging yet rewarding situation. 🔍 What We Discussed: -         𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: Honest stories from those who’ve been in the trenches of remote work and parenting. -         𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵-𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: We separate fact from fiction about the flexibility of remote work and communication expectations. -         𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀: Get strategies for seeking remote work arrangements and types of roles that work well with kids at home. I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences—𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲? Drop a comment and let’s chat! 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gC_8brxc 🎧 Listen to this episode here: https://lnkd.in/g9xbxhrn

On going to the office. Too often, when I go to work, I find that I sit in front of a screen - and do the same things that I would as a remote worker. Don’t. If you sit in front of the screen all day, you miss the benefits of collocation. So. When you go in to the office, take some time to … Schedule lunch with colleagues Take a walk around campus Meet in person with students Eat at the Mensa Sit outside in the sun Working on site is not meant to be a prison, it’s meant to help you form relationships, develop social capital needed to do hard things, and provide you a sense of space in a quickly moving world. So take advantage of that time - if you do - you will see it less as a chore and more as an opportunity to enhance your academic life! #academiclife

"Every time I stray away from my plan, the decision to start it over can only be had if your plan allows it." Jacob L. Doyle things like: -"Ill be there" can always be followed by a 100% in your plan. -There is no quitting early use hours of time to dedicate yourself to your office or home. Ex. 6 hours of work at the office today. Weather you get it all done or not the day will be satisfactory. -The physical demand of working in an office or a yard has an equality that can be difficult for most to compare. -When people offer help they are always ready to render, taking breaks or going home early should be considered a strength. -Taking advice, receiving advice or giving advise about something you are good at is always easy. "Always to be confident with intention" Jacob L. Doyle

What does the future of work look like? Employees tell me again and again they want to be evaluated on *outcomes*. And trusted to work in a way that that gets them there. They know their best work doesn’t look like… … being forced to go into an office … or working late nights … or showing up at last minute meetings after hours. And while companies are refusing to re-think how they evaluate work. Those employees are *redefining* work for themselves. This is why we see SO many caregivers leaving big corporate roles to start their own consultancies. Where they define good work. And then go back and charge the same companies they used to work for a lot more to do it 🙂 (It looks a lot like mompark™. Thanks for creating a home for it Diana Carter!) –– Sundays is an executive assistant service for working parents. We help parents have meaningful careers *and* families.

What is your story? As we transition from the flexibility of summer to the structured days of the school year, let's take a moment to share and celebrate the unexpected joys and challenges of remote work with children at home. 🏠👨👩👧👦 I'll go first. I am on a conference call with a new client..... My 4 year old comes over and puts something in my hand. It took me a second to realize it was hair. HAIR......... I immediately stop talking, and say "What did you do????" "I had hair in my face, so I decided to cut it." My co-worker picks up the meeting while I went to find the scissors and assess the damage. As we enjoy the quiet that comes with the start of the school year, let's share our stories. What is the most memorable thing your child did during a meeting this summer? Your tales of resilience and adaptability are not just entertaining, they are inspiring! 💼🚀 #RemoteWork #WorkLifeBalance #BackToSchool #FamilyFirst #ShareYourStory #BestBuy #BestBuyBusiness #Technology #WorkingMom

📚📅 It's Back to School Month! As kids gear up for a new academic year, working parents face the challenge of balancing summer work schedules with school needs. Let's support our employees by offering flexible schedules, remote work options, and understanding the juggling act of school drop-offs and pickups. Together, we can create a workplace that supports both family and professional growth. 🏫👩💼👨💼 #BackToSchoolMonth #WorkLifeBalance #SupportingFamilies #FlexibleWorkplace #HR #humanresources