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Human Resources Thoughts on Remote Working

Here at ReadyTalk, which powers FoxDen, employees work remotely. In fact, we hire remotely and are beginning to onboard remotely, too. Catherine Harrison, our talent acquisition manager, provides some thoughts on why remote working (otherwise known as…

Pokemon Go with FoxDen = Ninetails of Fun Infographic

You’re on the go. You’re trying to get the rarest of the Pokemon characters. You got your team all fanned out across the city. What you really need is FoxDen to improve game play.

Thanks for Joining the FoxDen Launch Party!

Did you know that 63 million people are occasionally telecommuting? It’s true. That means people are telecommuting at least one day per month. The future of work isn’t tomorrow, it’s now. And chances are pretty good your huddle space isn’t equipped for…

Here’s to All the Working Moms

Growing up, my mother always had a full-time job (in addition to the full-time job that was parenting). And yet, it wasn’t until I entered the workforce myself that I truly understood what a superhero my mother, and all mothers, truly are. From taking me to morning practices…

Online Interviewing: I Got the Job with FoxDen

Recently, I applied for an associate UX designer position at ReadyTalk. It was my first experience interviewing entirely using video. I live in Chicago, so I assumed at some point in the process I would fly out to Denver — where ReadyTalk is located…

Remote working is good for the environment

It’s scary; predictions about our planet are grim. 97% of scientists believe that climate change is causing issues to our planet, including rising sea levels, increased wildfires and more powerful weather systems like hurricanes and tornadoes. Many of…

Collaboration Saves Money

In a business context, “collaboration” can sound decidedly fuzzy. We all know that working together effectively is a good thing, but a specific focus on collaboration as an organizational objective tends to feel more kumbaya, less get-stuff-done. With so many tactical goals at…

Communicate better

Communication is a two-way street. You’ve heard that one, right? It’s true, but there’s probably more you can do on your side to get communication right.

What is communication?

Bring Your Own (BYO) Culture

Bring Your Own (BYO) isn’t a craze or a fad. It’s happening more and more as companies continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce. IT and Facilities as well as HR are determining policies based on these ideas. Here’s some info if you’re looking to start it at…