Weekly Making Remote Work Vol. 4 Issue 27

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Remote Jobs Spotlight Today!

What: Learn about remote work opportunities directly from representatives from Touch.

When: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT

Where: Your home office

Negotiating Your Remote Work Arrangements

What: Learn the necessary steps for successfully negotiating remote or flexible work arrangements with your boss.

When: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT

Where: Your home office

Rural Workforce Network Webinar

What: Learn all about new programs from USU Extension and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity that can help your business succeed in remote work adoption.

When: Thursday, July 14, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MDT

Where: Your home office

Partner of the Month: Nicole Ristine

We would like to thank Nicole Ristine from the Utah Department of Workforce Services as the June Partner of the Month. Nicole has been with DWS for 5 1/2 years and currently works as a Training and Education Employment Counselor. From day one, Nicole has been an advocate for the ROI Program. Her notable contributions are obtaining donated computers for DWS clients who complete our course, getting computers with mics and cameras in her office for students to take the class, presenting in our monthly jobs spotlight, and being an overall advocate for the program.

“My favorite thing about my job is helping customers overcome barriers. Few things are more satisfying than watching someone achieve something that they believed they couldn't do just a few months earlier. I LOVE solving problems!”

Remote Work Is the New Signing Bonus

What new factors have you weighed in your decision to change jobs during the pandemic? Enticed by the guarantee of flexible schedules and desire to continue working from home, employees are choosing which path they want to go on.