{"id":19345,"date":"2025-08-12T13:33:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T13:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=19345"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:58:18","slug":"remote-work-skills-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-work-skills-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Key Remote Work Skills &amp; How the Right Tools Can Hone Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As more organizations transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/hybrid-remote-work-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid and remote work models<\/a>, it\u2019s becoming increasingly clear that not everyone is capable of easily transitioning to the remote work lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if, instead of thinking of remote work as something some people are just naturally bad at, we think of it as a skill anyone can hone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, what if the people struggling to learn remote work skills are just going about it the wrong way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having to rely on overly complex remote collaboration tools can sabotage any effort you put toward becoming a better remote worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before we talk about the essential skills for remote work, let\u2019s take a moment to consider how choosing the right tools can be the best thing you can do to set yourself up for professional success.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills.jpg\" alt=\"Remote work as a skill-cover\" class=\"wp-image-19355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-work-skills-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-choosing-the-right-tools-can-help-you-develop-your-remote-work-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How choosing the right tools can help you develop your remote work skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/productive-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve the productivity<\/a> of your remote team, start by taking a look at the remote collaboration tools you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, using the wrong communication tool can <strong>affect your focus and hinder your professional success<\/strong> by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not giving you the unlimited message history your team needs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusing you with an overly complicated and cluttered interface, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overwhelming you with unnecessary notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, finding a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tool<\/a> that can support you and your team can all but eliminate those struggles, allowing you to focus on honing essential skills for remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, <strong>the tools you use at work can act as skill amplifiers<\/strong>, allowing you to practice and perfect your remote work skills at a faster rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if your goal is to develop those skills and encourage your team members to do the same \u2014 choosing the right tools will be half the battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Pumble for remote teams<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Enhance your remote work skills with a simple collaboration tool.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-key-remote-skills-and-how-to-develop-them-while-working\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Key remote skills (and how to develop them while working)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already a remote worker or the leader of a remote team, you probably don\u2019t have time to set aside for learning essential skills for remote work outside of work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, with the help of the right remote collaboration tools, you\u2019ll be able to hone those skills while you work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going forward, we\u2019ll talk about the 8 remote work skills you should focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proactive <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>asynchronous communication<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time management,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration and knowledge sharing,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital literacy,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility and problem solving,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal branding and networking,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work-life balance,<\/strong> and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People management.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With that being said, let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay in touch with your remote team with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-1-proactive-asynchronous-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #1: Proactive asynchronous communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a remote worker, your greatest challenge will be finding ways to improve your communication clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yulia-borysenko-6912aa86\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yulia Borysenko<\/a>, the Staff Director at a company that specializes in remote staffing solutions, told us, both <strong>self-management <\/strong>and<strong> proactive communication<\/strong> are vital pieces of the remote work puzzle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yulia-Borysenko.jpg\" alt=\"Yulia Borysenko\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yulia-Borysenko.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yulia-Borysenko-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yulia-Borysenko-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cTechnical skills may get someone hired, but it\u2019s <\/em><strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><strong><em>ability to stay focused without direct supervision<\/em><\/strong><em> and to <\/em><strong><em>communicate with clarity and consistency<\/em><\/strong><em> that determines long-term success.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how can you hone your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication skills<\/a> without engaging in in-person conversations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, if you want to work on your asynchronous communication skills, you could start by <strong>perfecting your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/improve-your-work-message-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>work messaging skills<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a simple employee communication app like <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> can help you practice written communication by letting you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post updates on various projects in private and public <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct messages<\/a> to check in on specific people, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your messages organized by topic with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble threads<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png\" alt=\"Channels, threads, and direct messages in Pumble, the business messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-19332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-1110x617.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Channels-threads-and-direct-messages-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Channels, threads, and direct messages in Pumble, the business messaging app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If writing doesn\u2019t suffice, you can also inject nuance and personality into your workplace communication with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/revolutionizing-communication-the-power-of-voice-and-video-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice and video messages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the words of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ericbkingsley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Kingsley<\/a>, an employment lawyer, remote workers should practice effective communication even at the risk of over-explaining themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Kingsley\" class=\"wp-image-19335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe best team members are the ones that <\/em><strong><em>over-communicate to avoid possible miscommunications<\/em><\/strong><em> or interruptions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same vein, remote employees should get into the habit of <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/active-listening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">actively listening<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/ask-questions-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asking better follow-up questions<\/a> to avoid misunderstanding other people\u2019s messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do to improve your asynchronous communication skills is to become a more direct communicator. Read this article to find out how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/direct-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direct Communication in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Be proactive \u2014 get Pumble now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-2-time-management-and-deep-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #2: Time management and deep work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When transitioning from an in-office environment to remote work, many people find it difficult to remain productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Eric Kingsley pointed out, working without supervision requires a good amount of <strong>self-discipline<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Kingsley\" class=\"wp-image-19335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Eric-Kingsley-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cWithout the provided structure of a physical office, it becomes the worker\u2019s responsibility to <\/em><strong><em>set up an effective work space<\/em><\/strong><em> as well as consistently <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/meeting-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>meet deadlines<\/em><\/a><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, even after taking the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-workplace-distractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limit external distractions<\/a> in their home office, many remote workers still struggle to focus due to the <strong>constant influx of notifications<\/strong> they might receive across platforms and devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, when we go remote, all the things that used to distract us in the office still exist. Chatty coworkers and overbearing supervisors are still going to want to talk to you 20 times a day, which has a way of preventing people from engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mastering-deep-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, using a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/workplace-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication tool<\/a> makes all that chatter much easier to control. For example, Pumble lets users <strong>avoid notification fatigue<\/strong> by offering different ways for them to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/notification-preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">control their notifications<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mute overly active Pumble channels, threads, or conversations<\/strong> (that should take care of those chatty coworkers),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set a notification schedule<\/strong> to make sure you\u2019re not getting any notifications after hours or during the weekend, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pause notifications<\/strong> during the day to engage in focused work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"Notification settings in Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-459x300.png 459w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x726.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Notification-settings-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Control your notifications with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Pumble also lets users set a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/profile-settings\/change-your-status-and-availability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom status<\/a> to deter would-be distractions and let their coworkers know they mean business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"A custom status on Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-730x264.png 730w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x401.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x278.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-custom-status-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A custom status on Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But, if self-discipline doesn\u2019t get the job done, you could always bring in the big guns \u2014 a set of solid time management and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s sister apps, the time tracker, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a>, and the task management app, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a>, can help you manage your time and your team better \u2014 even when you\u2019re not in the same room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Dive into your work without distractions<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Enjoy ENTERPRISE-level features of Clockify, Pumble, and Plaky at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Get the CAKE.com Suite<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-3-collaboration-and-knowledge-sharing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #3: Collaboration and knowledge sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it\u2019s important to make space for independent work, remote employees also need to keep their <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/collaboration-as-a-skill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration skills<\/a> sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, using the wrong remote collaboration tools can seriously hinder any efforts you make to build trust and establish the systems you\u2019ll need for virtual teamwork and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It only takes a few wrong turns, or even just a couple of weeks of neglect, for teams to form <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/break-down-team-silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">knowledge silos<\/a> that can be extremely difficult to root out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Pumble has systems in place to prevent that, allowing you to create a completely <strong>searchable <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/knowledge-base-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>knowledge base<\/strong><\/a> your team can rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1451\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png\" alt=\"The search filters in Pumble, the business messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-19342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-847x1024.png 847w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-768x929.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-search-filters-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The search filters in Pumble, the business messaging app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to being able to <strong>search through the unlimited message history<\/strong>, you can also <strong>look for specific files, links, and pinned posts<\/strong> in the side panel of the Pumble channels and direct conversations you\u2019re a part of.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"Opening the side panel of a channel or a conversation in Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-483x300.png 483w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x690.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Opening-the-side-panel-of-a-channel-or-a-conversation-in-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opening the side panel of a channel or a conversation in Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Being able to access all the information available in the channels they\u2019ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/getting-started\/overview-of-roles-and-permissions\/roles-permissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">granted access<\/a> to allows remote workers to get up to speed independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, of course, knowledge sharing and collaboration isn\u2019t just about <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sending files<\/a> back and forth. It\u2019s also about being able to link up and brainstorm with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Pumble\u2019s robust <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing<\/a> features let you <strong>start virtual meetings<\/strong> effortlessly. You can even <strong>invite external guests<\/strong> who don\u2019t have an account via <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/calls-and-meetings\/meeting-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting links<\/a> and keep these conversations on the record by <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/calls-and-meetings\/meet-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recording them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png\" alt=\"Invite your coworkers and send the meeting link to external participants in Pumble, the business messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-19336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-716x300.png 716w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-1110x465.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Invite-your-coworkers-and-send-the-meeting-link-to-external-participants-in-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invite your coworkers and send the meeting link to external participants in Pumble, the business messaging app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you don\u2019t overwhelm your employees in your quest to make sure they have all the information they need \u2014 and more. To see why, check out this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/avoid-information-overload-remote-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Avoid Information Overload in Remote Communication<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">The key to improving remote team productivity<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Make Pumble your digital HQ \u2014 communicate, collaborate, and keep all important documents in one place.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-4-digital-literacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #4: Digital literacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a remote worker, you\u2019ll spend most of your time working at a computer \u2014 which is why choosing the right remote collaboration tools is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you won\u2019t have an in-house tech guy at your beck and call, you\u2019ll benefit from <strong>learning a thing or two about the way your company-issued equipment works<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most organizations nowadays offer some kind of tech <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/employee-onboarding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onboarding<\/a>, where they take you through the tools you\u2019ll be using to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this process is much smoother if the employees are told to use a simple collaboration tool like Pumble, rather than a more bloated app with a complicated interface.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min.png\" alt=\"The team communication app, Pumble, has a simple and intuitive interface\" class=\"wp-image-19343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min-1110x617.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/The-team-communication-app-Pumble-has-a-simple-and-intuitive-interface-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The team communication app, Pumble, has a simple and intuitive interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even if your company doesn\u2019t offer tech onboarding, you can always <strong>improve your digital literacy<\/strong> by pursuing a tech education on your own time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read tech and industry news articles online,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow users on professional social media platforms who post about those kinds of topics, or even<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start a channel on Pumble where you and your coworkers can keep each other updated on the latest tech developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png\" alt=\"Creating a channel on Pumble, the business messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-19333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-412x300.png 412w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-1110x808.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Creating-a-channel-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a channel on Pumble, the business messaging app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-5-flexibility-and-problem-solving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #5: Flexibility and problem solving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>remote workers don\u2019t always have the luxury of clear instructions<\/strong>, as PR &amp; Communications Strategist and the founder of a media and consultation company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prmanager-mgsahagun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary Sahagun<\/a>, told us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mary-Sahagun.png\" alt=\"Mary Sahagun\" class=\"wp-image-19338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mary-Sahagun.png 400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mary-Sahagun-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mary-Sahagun-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cYou won\u2019t have someone next to you to quickly clarify. So, being able to read between the lines, make smart assumptions, and take action anyway? That\u2019s huge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For me, it\u2019s less about \u2018being independent\u2019 and more about <\/em><strong><em>staying calm when things are vague<\/em><\/strong><em>. People who can turn a vague message into progress without spiraling or stalling are the ones who keep everything running.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This thought was echoed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jimatremotivated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim Coughlin<\/a>, the founder of a company that helps organizations build <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-first-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remote-first processes<\/a>, who <strong>advises remote workers to become better learners<\/strong>, in general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin.png\" alt=\"Jim Coughlin\" class=\"wp-image-19337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin.png 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThat doesn&#8217;t necessarily even mean a fast learner (although that&#8217;s nice too), but being <\/em><strong><em>comfortable finding resources<\/em><\/strong><em> and making a good effort to try things out before <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/ask-for-help-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>asking for help<\/em><\/a><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, <strong>problem-solving skills and flexibility<\/strong> are essential skills for remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you demonstrate and build these skills as a remote worker?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you can try to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Embrace changes <\/strong>in business processes as they occur,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze industry changes that may raise issues<\/strong> for your company and discuss them with your coworkers in relevant channels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask your coworkers and work mentors for their thoughts<\/strong> when you hit a wall, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Come up with creative solutions<\/strong> to problems the team is having (and share them, whether by <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/using-pumble\/calls-and-meetings\/call-tools-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">raising your hand<\/a> in a meeting or by texting your suggestions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"Emma raises her hand and Dave sends a message during a video call on Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x617.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Emma-raises-her-hand-and-Dave-sends-a-message-during-a-video-call-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emma raises her hand and Dave sends a message during a video call on Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hop on a video call to brainstorm with your team on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-6-personal-branding-and-networking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #6: Personal branding and networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering communication, collaboration, and problem solving is bound to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/increase-visibility-at-work-as-a-remote-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase your visibility<\/a> as a remote employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re kind and helpful on top of that, your team will appreciate you even more, according to the founder of a global branding and digital marketing firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paigearnoffenn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paige Arnof-Fenn<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paige-Arnof-Fenn.jpg\" alt=\"Paige Arnof-Fenn\" class=\"wp-image-19341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paige-Arnof-Fenn.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paige-Arnof-Fenn-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Paige-Arnof-Fenn-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhile soft skills like charisma and confidence help you rise in the office environment, when it comes to remote\/hybrid work, <\/em><strong><em>groups value helpfulness and reliability over bluster and charm<\/em><\/strong><em>. Many technical skills can be learned with training. Cultural fit and attitude matter more now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you really want to cash in on that benefit and eventually move up the corporate ladder, you should put some real effort into <strong>building your personal brand <\/strong>and<strong>professional network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, you should start by <strong>letting your personality show<\/strong> in front of your coworkers, as Jim Coughlin advises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin.png\" alt=\"Jim Coughlin\" class=\"wp-image-19337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin.png 500w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jim-Coughlin-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cYou have to be able to let your personality show in your writing because on a remote team, that&#8217;s going to be a huge part of how people get to know you.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving space for those moments of human connection might shield you and your team from one of the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/remote-work-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pitfalls of remote work<\/a> \u2014 loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to one survey from Culture Wizard, as many as <strong>71%<\/strong> of survey participants found it <strong>difficult to build relationships on virtual teams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, don\u2019t be afraid to be the first one to reach out and get the conversation going. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/balance-work-communication-and-chit-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small talk<\/a> as a jumping off point for building a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more connected remote team<\/a> overall.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png\" alt=\"A team engages in small talk on Pumble, the business messaging app\" class=\"wp-image-19331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-540x300.png 540w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-1110x617.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-engages-in-small-talk-on-Pumble-the-business-messaging-app-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A team engages in small talk on Pumble, the business messaging app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build connections with your coworkers on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a remote worker, networking may be the only way to fight against your employer\u2019s proximity bias. To learn more about that and other biases you might be up against, check out this post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/bias-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 Workplace Biases and How to Overcome Them<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-7-work-life-balance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #7: Work-life balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019re on the subject of the challenges of remote work, we should note that many remote employees also have difficulties dealing with <strong>work-related stress<\/strong> and <strong>disconnecting after work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, some of the solutions we\u2019ve already proposed should also help with this issue. Namely, if your stress and difficulty disconnecting from work is caused by notification fatigue, <strong>adjusting your notification schedule<\/strong> should help you feel more at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are other ways to maintain your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/work-life-boundaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work-life boundaries<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Taking regular breaks<\/strong> while working and making use of your PTO,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicating your boundaries<\/strong> with your supervisor or team members (and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/say-no-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saying <em>\u201cNo\u201d<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>to additional tasks when you have enough on your plate), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritizing your hobbies and interests <\/strong>after work (especially physical exercise, if your job is sedentary).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the manager of a remote team, you may have to encourage your employees to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wellness-ideas-for-remote-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take their wellbeing seriously<\/a>, as shown in the exchange below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"A manager reminds his employee to take a vacation on Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-539x300.png 539w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x618.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-manager-reminds-his-employee-to-take-a-vacation-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A manager reminds his employee to take a vacation on Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reminding your employees to take their PTO is a good start, but there are more ways to create a great employee experience while improving remote team productivity. Learn more here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-worker-employee-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Great Remote Worker Employee Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">The ultimate CAKE.com experience<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Schedule your PTO in Clockify and see your status automatically change on Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/clockify\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Get the CAKE.com Suite<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"skill-8-people-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill #8: People management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a remote worker who has their heart set on becoming a remote manager in the near future, you should also work on your people management skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, managing remote employees comes with a unique set of challenges. When you can\u2019t see your team in front of you, it can be tempting to turn to the dark side and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/stop-micromanaging-your-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become a micromanager<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, why go that route when there are so many better <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/leadership-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leadership styles<\/a> to choose from?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, people management is all about using <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/emotional-intelligence-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emotional intelligence<\/a> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resolve conflicts among team members,<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deliver constructive feedback, <\/strong>and even<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dole out praise<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as always, practicing these remote work skills can be achieved through Pumble, which lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/celebrating-success-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celebrate successes<\/a> publicly and keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/disagree-respectfully-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disagreements<\/a> on more private channels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png\" alt=\"A team celebrates a success on Pumble, the team communication app\" class=\"wp-image-19330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-541x300.png 541w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-1110x616.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/A-team-celebrates-a-success-on-Pumble-the-team-communication-app-min-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A team celebrates a success on Pumble, the team communication app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While asynchronous communication skills are an important asset for any remote worker, leaders tend to have a different way of communicating with their employees. To learn more about that type of communication, check out this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communication-styles-for-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership Communication: Skills, Styles, &amp; Tips for Improvement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice your leadership communication skills on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-simple-communication-tools-are-better-than-complex-platforms-for-developing-remote-work-skills\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why simple communication tools are better than complex platforms for developing remote work skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been a remote worker for a while, you may have noticed that some of <strong>your favorite remote communication tools have only gotten more unreliable<\/strong> as time goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because many of the biggest tech companies out there have been overloading their apps with unnecessary features, heralding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbestechcouncil\/2025\/01\/09\/navigating-feature-bloat-in-enterprise-software-a-guide-to-building-smart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">era of feature-bloat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, weighing an app down with unnecessary features doesn\u2019t only make it run slower. Rather, <strong>adding all those extra features nobody asked for is usually done to justify price gouging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, a simple collaboration tool like Pumble has all the features you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/strategies-for-using-pumble-to-help-make-remote-work-simpler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make remote work simpler<\/a> with <strong>none of the bloat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers plenty of customization and personalization options, so everyone on your team can adjust it to fit their needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the app is fully functional on the free plan, moving to a paid plan can help you unlock some great features at a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reasonable price<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All this to say: you don\u2019t have to struggle to use overly complicated and expensive apps to communicate with your coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, as in many others \u2014 it\u2019s best to keep it simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">A simple team communication app<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">See how Pumble compares to other messaging apps.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"develop-your-remote-work-skills-with-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Develop your remote work skills with Pumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to succeed in a remote job, you should start by considering whether you have the essential skills for remote work, in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if that moment of introspection leads you to the conclusion that you may not be made for remote work, after all \u2014 fear not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, choosing the right remote communication tools should do half your work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After adjusting your collaboration tools to suit your needs, you shouldn\u2019t have to consciously think of them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the kind of certainty Pumble can bring to your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its minimalist interface and simple features were intentionally designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce cognitive load<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminate notification fatigue<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow you to engage in focused work <\/strong>independently or with a team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds like the kind of peace you and your team could use, don\u2019t hesitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Develop your remote work skills while you work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Pumble now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding success in a remote job isn\u2019t just about improving your remote work skills. 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