By now, everybody has discovered the benefits of working virtually. But did you know that hiring an outsourced contractor is different from hiring an employee? Join us live on Facebook on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET to learn where and how to find remote workers to build the right team, dos and don’ts for interviewing remote workers, how to manage people you’ve never met in person and much more. BONUS: Send us your best hack for working with a virtual team and we just might invite you to come and join us live during the event! Share it here: https://zfrmz.com/BySrTfaFDNvIWUgouC3A Register Now Featured Events, Contests and Awards Fostering Girls in STEM to be Women in Tech July 15, 2020, Chicago How can… [Read More...]

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If there is anything the lockdown has shown, it is the importance of technology. And the technologies people used to work, communicate and play are the result of STEM-based education. And the Executives’ Club of Chicago is looking to get more girls in those fields with the annual Women in Technology Forum event. Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are still dominated by males. This is despite the fact more female students are taking up these courses than ever. However, more needs to be done to bring in more girls when they are young. The goal of this event is to inspire young girls with female tech executives, founders, non-profit leaders, and advocates. They will discuss how communities can support and encourage female… [Read More...]

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If there is one thing the lockdown has revealed, it is the viability of working remotely/virtually. But the sudden push to this way of working didn’t prepare businesses to adequately vet many of the tools, processes, management techniques, hiring, and more needed to work virtually. BizSugar is going to host a live event titled “20 Hacks to Get ‘er Done with Virtual Teams” to teach small businesses or anyone working virtually the do and don’ts to help you navigate these waters. The event will address: Where and how to find remote workers to build the right team. Do and don’ts for interviewing remote workers. How to manage people you’ve never met in person. 5 hacks to build engagement and increase productivity. How… [Read More...]

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Small Business Expo 2020 in Boston is a free one-day event designed to bring business together. The business-to-business networking and educational event is a trade show and conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers as well as those working for a small business or interested in starting a small business. Once there you will have the opportunity to attend more than 25 business workshops and seminars to help grow your business. Additionally, there will be speed-networking sessions to build your network, learn about new products and services from exhibitors, and establish new and valuable contacts. The Small Business Expo 2020 will take place in Boston on Thursday, August 13, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 PM. It is free to attend, but you can upgrade to premium… [Read More...]

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