Remote Work News
Keep up with the latest news, tips & resources to help you live a life of freedom & flexibility!
What “Remote” Actually Means.
"Remote," "remote-first," "hybrid" - they're not the same thing. Here's what each term really means, and the one question that saves you wasted interviews.
The Secret to Remote Work Productivity? Get Out of the House.
Michelle shares the co-working spaces she's actually worked from across Europe - London, France, Manchester - and why third spaces are one of the most underrated tools in a remote worker's kit.
Are You Building A Life You Want… or One You Need To Escape From? | Michelle Coulson
Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, sits down with YanaTV to talk about what it actually feels like to walk away from a life that looks successful from the outside - and why the decision to stop going back to the office was less a choice and more a physical impossibility. The conversation covers burnout, identity, fear, and what it means to build a life you don't need to escape from.
Remote Rebellion & Digital Entrepreneurship with Michelle Coulson
Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, joins Lance Robbins on the Fractional Podcast to talk about how a rebellion against a return-to-office mandate in 2021 turned into a business helping senior professionals land fully remote roles - and why the job search, entrepreneurship, and international mobility are all harder than anyone tells you.
Your Value Isn't Tied To Your Salary. But That Doesn't Mean You Can't Negotiate.
Location-based pay cuts, cost-of-living arguments, pre-apologizing before the offer even lands - here's how senior professionals push back and win.
The Hire That Every Recruiter Would Have Missed
Qualifications get you considered. But warm referrals, bold outreach, and showing up differently are what actually get you hired. Here's the proof.
You Don't Have to Hate Your Job to Leave It
Michelle Coulson on why the rules of good relationships apply directly to your career, what lockdown changed, and why she couldn't go back to the office.
New Salary Transparency on Job Ads
Salary guessing games are done. The EU Pay Transparency Directive goes live June 2026 - here's exactly what's changing, what it means for negotiation, and why you still need to advocate for yourself.
Is Remote Work Still a Dream - Or Just a Different Kind of Exhausting?
Stress is down. Burnout isn't. Gen Z is struggling. Gen X is thriving. And 61% of remote workers would quit before going back to the office. Here's what the data actually says.
The Financial Services Company That Proved the RTO Crowd Wrong
While JPMorgan tracks badge swipes, Synchrony just topped Fortune's Best Companies list with a flex model that applies to everyone - including the contact center. Here's exactly how they did it.
There Is No Perfect Place
One person's hell is another's heaven. Michelle shares how remote work broke the link between her job and her geography - and why the Remote Job Fair Expo in September 2026 could do the same for you
The 666 Problem (And Why Your Job Search Has the Same One)
Fully remote, flexible, six-figure roles exist, but they're less than 0.1% of the market. Here's why your strategy needs to match that reality.
Remote Work= More ‘Afternoon Delight’
Research shows what happens outside work directly impacts performance. We're talking about the remote perk nobody puts in the HR deck - and what it means for your job search.
How Working Remotely Helps The Environment
From cleaner air in NYC to lower office energy usage, remote work has a measurable impact on the planet. Here's what a 2025 review of 126 studies found - and what it means for how we work.
How to Successfully Request a Remote Work Arrangement
Stop framing remote work as a personal need. Learn how to position yourself as the remote hire companies can't afford to pass on with this strategic approach.
Protecting Your Mental Health While Job Searching
Stop self-blaming during your job search. Learn how to structure your remote leadership search with boundaries, track wins, and protect your mental health when rejection gets loud.
What Polling Data Tell Us About the Remote Job Market (Part 2)
Uncover real job search data: how long remote roles take to land, what's actually working, and insider insights from professionals actively searching in 2026.
What Polling Data Tell Us About the Remote Job Market (Part 1)
Discover what recruiters actually want on your resume. Real polling data from hiring managers reveals the remote job market insights senior professionals need in 2026.
Interviewing The Interviewer
Turn the interview around: Ask these 5 critical questions to uncover if a remote role has a real culture - or just chaos hiding behind "remote-first" branding.
The AI Inflection Point Is Here. Senior Leaders Should Pay Attention.
AI is replacing cognitive workers faster than ever. Senior leaders: learn why this inflection point matters, how remote-first companies adapt, and how to stay relevant thgroiugh these changes.