What’s a good internet speed for working from home?
What’s a good internet speed for working from home may not be adequately answered until such issues as number of persons using the same connections and their roles are considered In the 1986 classic “Top Gun,” Tom Cruise coined the phrase, “I feel the need, the need for speed!” The same could be said for home internet access. The reality of an internet plan without enough speed is much like a two-lane highway with way too many people driving to…
Strategic States In US For Tech Jobs
While the states with the most tech jobs remained largely unchanged in September, many saw slippage in the number of job postings. At the same time, states usually considered outliers gained ground with the rise in remote work. With the technology job market riding high and industry unemployment rates close to half that of the overall US, new data from CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce, shows the best states for knowledge workers. CompTIA bases its data on…
Seven lucrative freelancing jobs you can do from home
Freelancers are said to have all the freedom in the world, with the ability to work from anywhere and set their own schedules and rates. But, what exactly is a freelancer? Well, this is a person who pursues a career without making a long-term commitment to any one company. Advantages of this career include multiple sources of income, self-management, flexible hours and variety in daily activities. Here are seven great freelancing jobs you can do from anywhere: Language translator This…
Top countries offering remote working visas to techies from Nigeria
There has been a rise in the number of techies and remote workers necessitating the development of infrastructure to support remote talent. Data from a global HR solutions provider identified the cities best positioned to compete for remote jobs and benefit from the increased taxable income. Here are the 5 countries 1. Estonia Some countries are setting the standard for having the infrastructure in place to support remote working. Tallinn in Estonia, is one of the top cities for startup founders and remote workers, according…
Sterling Bank Moves To Announce A Name Change Soon
One of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, Sterling Bank, has announced plans to change its name. Shareholders of Sterling Bank have approved to convert from a core banking business to a holding company. On Monday, the shareholders of the bank agreed to transfer their investment into the HoldCo, which will become a parent company. Checks on the Nigerian Exchange show over 28,790,418,124 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each in the issued and paid-up share capital of Sterling Bank held by the…
Creating Next-Gen Leaders to Carry the Torch – Dan Scott
Scott’s leadership has been evident through his commitment, passion and professionalism assisting CompTIA’s UK&I as it advances the tech industry. As someone who devotes much of his time to fostering awareness of issues such as diversity, sustainability and the importance of leadership in technology, Scott feels strongly that we need to draw attention to these critical issues to help build a stronger community of leaders for the future. “If you’re the hero, you’re one person. Create heroes and you can be…
Digital whiteboards: The next must-have tool for hybrid teams?
Companies are looking to online visual collaboration platforms to provide shared workspaces for employees both in and out of the office. The scope of workplace collaboration tools available to teams today stretches far beyond anything employees might have imagined two and a half years ago. When work-from-home orders swept the globe in early 2020, most organizations were focused on ensuring they had viable video and chat platforms in place. Now, as a significant proportion of employees have decided to work…
Canadian And USA Companies Hiring Remotely From Lagos
You might think it is challenging to land a remote job in the United States if you live in another country. However, in reality, getting a remote job is simple as long as you know where to look and how to ace the interview process. Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to connect with others around the world. Many companies are taking advantage of this and diversifying their teams by hiring remote workers in various fields Where to…
