Covid-19 changed the world of work for us all. As remote working policies were enforced across the globe, both employers and employees had to adjust to a new approach to keep things running smoothly – relatively speaking. Now, with lockdown restrictions seemingly a thing of the past, many workers across the globe are looking to continue working in this new reality of hybrid work.  However, this growing demand for remote-first work can present a challenge for business owners, particul

Globalization is the most significant challenge facing multinational firms today, especially in the emerging markets of Russia, Brazil, China, and Mexico. Companies are also well aware of how difficult it has become to pinpoint internationalization initiatives and decide which nations to conduct business with. A country that is in the process of moving from a developing to a developed stage is considered an emerging economy or market. Every market has its own unique advantages and obstacles to e

Businesses, quite obviously, need employees to run them. The usual strategy is having people fully employed, with all the training and benefits that entails. The pandemic has shifted people’s attitudes towards both traditional employment and freelance projects. One isn’t a replacement for the other. In fact, both are complimentary. A well-managed business should use both in a proper ratio. Freelancers are being hired for their competitive rate, skills, and versatility. Of cours

Workplace meetings have been with us forever. As an essential element of business management, they allow for making critical decisions, structuring development plans, solving problems, or going forward with key projects. Meetings can be formal or informal, brief or lasting long hours, productive or ineffective, in-person or online. And whatever they are, meetings are inevitable in any workplace. And what happens at their backstage? LiveCareer conducted a study revealing the secret behind meetin

Entrepreneurship is anything but easy. Has anyone ever told you that starting a business is a walk in the park?  It is especially more difficult if you are planning to start a business abroad. Lots of entrepreneurs consider subsidiaries overseas to tap into a new talent pool or optimize costs. Many of them can be seen traveling overseas to begin new ventures. However, don’t get excited, at least not yet. Before you decide to venture outside the U.S, EU or any other well-known market,