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☆ How much Spotify pays employees in the US in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Insider analyzed public data to get a snapshot of how much Spotify employees in the US make. The streaming-audio company offered some US staffers annual salaries between $75,000 and $369,500 from late 2020 to 2022. Insider updated its analysis of how much Spotify employees are paid in the US to include the latest available salary information. The data, released by the US Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification, shows how much Spotify offered to pay employees who it wanted to hire in the US through work visas. Spotify offered certain US staffers between October 2020 and September 2022 annual base salaries ranging from $75,000 to $369,500 across about 180 different roles, according to the data.

☆ My husband and I quit our jobs in Miami to secretly travel the world while working remotely. It's allowed us to pay off debt and improve our quality of life.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It's allowed him and his husband to save money and pursue a more exciting lifestyle, he said. My husband and I quit our in-person jobs to accept remote positions and secretly moved to South America about four months ago. We use an external VPN router through which my work computer connects. Paying for VPN software itself wouldn't be sufficient, as the work computer would easily allow the company to see that the software had been installed. Our reasoning for wasting that much money on flights to pick up a work computer?

'REFUGE FOR WINTER' AND BEYONDVisitors and more permanent residents are also arriving from Germany, which was highly dependent on Russian gas before the Ukraine war and is anxious about possible winter energy shortages. Airlines will increase by 31% the number of seats available to the Canary Islands, the regional tourism office said. Airbnb, the short-term rentals firm, said searches for winter stays in southern Europe tripled between April and June. "Even before the energy crisis, we would have liked to be in Portugal because of the weather," the 28-year-old said. "But with the energy crisis, (being in Portugal) gives us more security because of the climate."

☆ The softening of real estate prices in the hottest pandemic markets only confirms that the surge in remote work created the illusion of a housing shortage
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Their presence led to a run-up in housing costs and real estate investor activity. But elevated home prices are "being misinterpreted as a shortage" says Erin Sykes, economist for Nest Seekers. "I'm not convinced there is a housing shortage, more so a mismatch of housing types and locations," she told Insider. According to an October housing report from ATTOM, institutional investors nationwide accounted for only 6.7% of housing inventory in the third-quarter of 2022 — down from the 8.4% seen in Q3 of 2021. As homebuyer and investor activity fades, and more employers call workers back into the office, Sykes says the so-called housing shortage could be on its last leg.

☆ I worked 2 remote jobs during the pandemic, and it helped me break into my dream industry. But I wouldn't do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Norma M. worked two remote jobs during the pandemic. The experience helped her get a foot into the publishing industry, but she wouldn't try it again. Ultimately, I decided to move ahead with interviews for the publishing role. I was relieved to see that I only had one standing meeting for the publishing job. It was still a contract role, but we had reached an agreement that they would continue renewing it for the foreseeable future.

☆ CEOs can't bully their employees anymore. Elon Musk's failed ultimatum to Twitter employees is proof of that.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Marguerite Ward | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Twitter CEO Elon Musk gave workers an ultimatum: Accept tougher working conditions or leave. Musk's failed ultimatum is proof that workers won't accept aggressive leadership anymore. A good CEO's response shouldn't show aggression: While CEOs can demand workers do their best, they can't do so with such force and with such disregard for workers' wellbeing and still expect to get good results. Even among those with less freedom than well-paid tech employees, many have unionized to demand better compensation and working conditions. In response, Twitter closed its offices until Monday.

☆ The nefarious new way companies are discriminating against remote workers: time-zone prejudice
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Laura Wheatman Hill | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

In the age of remote work, many people have left coastal hubs for more affordable cities across America. But while the coronavirus pandemic created a surge in remote work, it isn't a pandemic novelty for companies to have a global reach. But the shift in which companies are now offering remote work options provides a clue to why time-zone bias is becoming worse. Jane took her job at the creative agency because she thought her local 9-to-5 working hours would be respected. It is important that companies be extra cognizant of what will happen if they continue to ignore and exploit remote workers.

☆ Spain is expected to launch its 'digital nomad visa' in January. Here's what we know about the program so far.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Hannah Towey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Spain's parliament recently approved a "digital nomad visa" for foreign remote workers. That's slightly less than Portugal's digital nomad visa, which requires remote workers to make at least four times its minimum wage to apply. EyesWideOpen/Getty ImagesWith its favorable climate and proximity to major European hubs, it's no wonder why the Iberian peninsula is becoming a digital nomad hotspot. Before Portugal launched its digital nomad visa at the end of October, remote workers flocked to the country through its D7 visa, also known as a passive income visa. Spain's Startup Act and digital nomad visa have so far seen support from both sides of the political spectrum.

☆ Tech CEO says he was hit with up to $30,000 in surprise taxes and fees after a software engineer worked remotely in California and Texas without telling the company
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tech startup GravyWork racked up an estimated $500,000 in costs due to a surprise from a remote worker, WSJ reported. CEO Alex Atwood didn't register his business in California and Texas, where an employee spent time working. Some workers take advantage of remote work policies by lying to their bosses and co-workers about their location. As a result, Atwood said that his company racked up between $20,000 and $30,000 in taxes, registration fees and penalties in surprise bills. A Berlin-based remote worker even went so far as to set up a personal computer with a VPN so the company can't track his location.

☆ The rise of hybrid employees necessitated a redesign of the home office space. Here are the HP technologies that make that possible.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

HP technology provides solutions to make hybrid work more secure, productive, and efficient. How tech is changing the hybrid landscapeTo address the emerging needs of hybrid workers, a fresh approach to remote working is needed. All of the issues that today's hybrid workers face can now be ironed out by the use of new tech. "Users at home with HP Presence technology can be confident that they show up well and are heard," Prezzano said. HP Presence intelligently adjusts to the lighting conditions of the room, ensuring attendee faces can be seen clearly.

☆ Flexible working has benefits for employee well-being — but access to the right technology is crucial
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Research suggests that flexible work arrangements are a key driver of overall employee well-being. HP portfolio of products have key built-in features designed to accommodate the various facets of flexible work. A growing body of research suggests that flexible work arrangements provide a wide range of well-being benefits, and can help drive productivity and employee engagement. We all need to be camera-ready in the world of flexible work, and this webcam helps us put our best face forward. Find out more about how HP can support flexible working.

☆ Remote workers should return to office to prevent layoffs, says Jason Greer
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRemote workers should return to office to prevent layoffs, says Jason GreerJason Greer, Greer Consulting president, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss whether returning to the office could help workers protect their jobs amid a slew of layoffs at major tech companies.

☆ Startups, Investors Bet on Remote Work Future
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Angus Loten | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

Even as more employers signal an end to remote work, tech startups and their investors are betting that it is here to stay, offering a range of digital tools designed to support a permanent workforce outside of the office. “Investors are super-pumped on remote,” Mr. Salam said. “Remote work is a durable phenomenon,” said Ravi Gupta, a partner at Sequoia who led the firm’s investment in Remote. Mr. Riggs said Frameable currently has hundreds of commercial customers, who rent its software with rates varying by the number of users. “I may be a bit biased, but I absolutely believe remote work is here to stay,” said Remote’s Mr. van der Voort.

☆ The federal government wants to stop your boss from spying on you
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Companies are using surveillance technologies to keep tabs on remote workers. Under current law, some level of employee surveillance is generally allowed. Some experts have called this "productivity paranoia" a sentiment that's led some companies to expand the use of various surveillance technologies. These are among the reasons Abruzzo's memo called on the NLRB to review companies' surveillance technologies and assess whether they restrict workers' rights. While the emergence of remote work has brought this surveillance into the spotlight in recent years, the legal landscape remains murky.

☆ The real reason so many remote workers are refusing to go back to the office: their dogs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Drew Limsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

According to a survey by Digital.com, 75% of workers say they want to stay home with their pets instead of going into the office. Similarly, the ASPCA reports 90% of dogs adopted during the pandemic are still in the home. Pup owners surveyed by Veterinarians.org said their dogs inspired them to get out more and try new outdoor activities. Google, WeWork, Tripadvisor, Etsy, and even Ben & Jerry's also permit dogs in the office. In numerous surveys, workers have stressed the value they put on flexibility; many say it's even more important than money or advancement.

☆ Northerners flocked to the South for cheap homes and abundant jobs. Now some are ready to pack up and leave.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Emily Cataneo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Hauser is originally from Wisconsin and moved to North Carolina seven years ago for work. And questions over abortion rights are fueling concerns about the future of access to birth control and gender-affirming care. The North Carolina Business Council, for one, declined to comment because this is "not an area of focus" for the group. Chuck Bryan is an IT professional who moved to North Carolina from Florida five years ago. He cited Kansas' referendum to preserve abortion rights as an example of what can happen when people use their voice in politics.

☆ Salary ranges are coming to NYC job ads on Nov. 1—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Experts say legislation that promotes salary transparency from the employer's side is key to closing racial and gender wage gaps. What the law requiresThe law specifically states that beginning Nov. 1, "employers advertising jobs in New York City must include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised." It covers job ads calling for full- or part-time employees, interns, domestic workers, independent contractors or any other category of worker protected by the New York City Human Rights Law. What to expect on Nov. 1Some major companies began including their pay ranges on job ads prior to the Nov. 1 deadline. If a company isn't complying with the law, job seekers and workers can file complaints or leave an anonymous tip with the city's Commission on Human Rights, which may initiate an investigation.

☆ Here are the best ways to convince your boss to let you work from home forever
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

For the past two years, remote work has been in a state of will they or won't they. We asked Greenberg and other career experts about the best ways to convince your boss to let you work remotely. Make a strong business caseConvincing your boss to let you work remotely is like convincing them of anything else. "Oftentimes you're more productive and effective when you're working remotely because you're better able to focus," Reynolds said. Pitch remote work as an experimentLet your boss know you're willing to reevaluate and adjust your work circumstances as necessary.

☆ How the pay transparency movement's success will change the way jobs are listed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A growing number of states and municipalities are enacting salary transparency laws, a stepping stone toward eliminating wage discrepancies based on gender, race and other unfair practices. Here are a few important ways the push for greater pay transparency will change the way employers think about job listings. Even without a law, expect pay transparency to become the normPay transparency laws have been proliferating across the country, with a growing number of states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and Washington enacting some type of salary transparency law. New York City's salary transparency law, meanwhile — set to go into effect Nov. 1 — includes employers with four or more employees, provided at least one works within New York City. Some companies have opted not to recruit in certain states because of their salary transparency laws, explicitly excluding remote candidates who hail from these states in their job postings.

☆ Amazon is forcing some logistics employees to relocate to Phoenix or lose their jobs, a sign that its 'return to an office-centric culture' is finally here
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon told employees of its logistics operations center they must go into the office in person. Many of those employees were hired as remote workers in the past two years, meaning some will be forced to relocate to the hub's Phoenix offices – or lose their jobs. The freight logistics hub these employees work at, called the Relay Operations Center, is responsible for responding to unexpected shipping disruptions. Inside Amazon, remote work remains popular. Relay Operations Center employees did not take the survey, the results of which were obtained by Insider.

☆ Your coworkers aren't less productive because they're 'quiet quitting.' They're just new to the job.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some say "quiet quitting" is among the key reasons why. But "quiet quitting" likely isn't why. But while quiet quitting may be a real phenomenon and newly coined phrase, the practice is not a new one. "I don't think "quiet quitting" is real or affecting productivity growth," Adam Ozimek, chief economist at the policy organization Economic Innovation Group, wrote on Twitter last week. But while remote workers may be productive once they're up and running, it's possible new remote employees are less productive.

☆ Twitter employees are leaving for tech rivals ahead of Elon Musk's planned takeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Today, we're looking at a major side-effect of the drama surrounding Elon Musk's Twitter takeover: the employee exodus. Twitter is experiencing an employee exodus amid the Elon Musk deal. Meta and Google snap up Twitter employees. Amid the months-long saga between Twitter and Elon Musk, employees have been leaving in droves. Elon Musk pledges to close Twitter deal on time.

☆ Tourists can now move to Bali for up to 10 years — if they have at least $130,000 in the bank
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The new "second home" visa allows foreigners to stay for five or 10 years. Applicants must have at least $130,000 in their bank accounts to apply. The country is focusing on its tourist capital, Bali, in an effort to lure in visitors for longer stays. "The goal is to attract foreign tourists to come to Bali and diverse other destinations," said acting Director General of Immigration Widodo Ekatjahjana at the launch of the visa on Tuesday. The digital nomad lifestyle is growing in popularity as pandemic-enforced working styles such as remote work become more common.

☆ Working remotely opens up a world of possibilities. For three UK professionals, it has been life-changing.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Insider Studios With Hp | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

HP technology powers key products that make hybrid work more productive and collaborative. Here are some UK professionals who are harnessing the benefits of technology to make their work-from-anywhere dream a reality. De La Salle likened Vitoria to a smaller, more manageable Rio de Janeiro. The next step for De La Salle and his team is to trial a four-day working week beginning in January — backed by Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Sensing trouble brewing in the months leading up to the pandemic, Okoroafor started working remotely.

☆ These 15 people are shaping the office of the future, designing meeting pods, hologram calls, and buildings that actually make workers healthier
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

These 15 power players are just a handful of the people designing workplaces to balance productivity, interaction, and employee well-being through indoor-air-quality monitoring systems, building amenities, holographic meeting spaces, and more. AftershipCities like Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Raleigh, North Carolina, began offering business-relocation incentives during the pandemic to boost their workforces and help increase occupancy in office buildings. Room's office suite includes a phone booth, a meeting room, an open meeting room, and a focus room. Room also makes a soundproof meeting room that fits two people, a more open meeting booth, and a focus room designed for quiet concentration. "The future of office work needs to be guided by a new, genuine form of flexibility in which the work, not the workers themselves, become even more malleable," Petersen writes.

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