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pioneering the future of remote work
Follow our blog to find out how Ofri is leading the way for fully remote teams to have real world impact.
Ofri’s Founder explains how to run a remote-company
Our Founder & Managing Director Benny was invited as an expert to talk about Ofri’s long-term remote experience at Coworkings Uferbau’s 5-year anniversary. Find out what it means for a company to work fully remote and what it takes to create a great work experience.
It’s getting hot in here – 4 hacks for hot summer days
In my past non-remote jobs we were blessed with an air conditioner. Some days I didn’t even know how hot it was until I stepped out of our office building in the evening. Working remotely changed this completely – I now know exactly how warm it’s outside – and this can make it hard to work when it feels like you’re working in a greenhouse. Let’s collect some ideas to stay cool even if the sun is burning!
8 advantages of remote work for employees
Technology makes it possible: Thanks to the internet with its ever-evolving Apps, platforms, cloud services, and video calls for groups the dire need for a physical office has been fading in past years. Then the corona pandemic came along and remote work evolved from a funky new work method for digital natives into something for everyone. Reason enough for us to present eight advantages employees enjoy when doing their job remotely.
8 things that can go wrong with your workcation and how to prepare
The world is beginning to open back up and travel restrictions are loosening, at least for now. It’s finally possible to take the office out of your bedroom and work in all of these insta photo worthy summer locations.
6 steps to find the perfect remote job
“Work remotely – this is what I want to do!” That’s what I said to my family and friends when I decided to go forward in my life and career. To be honest, at this point I had no idea how broad this area was and what I actually needed to look for when searching for a remote job. Now that I'm older, wiser and – guess what –I’ve found a remote job, I want to let you know how you can find a telecommuting job.
11 tips for working from home
A tidy workplace, getting outside to get some fresh air regularly, and clear agreements with the family: team Ofri has been working location-independent since before the Corona pandemic. We don’t always work from home, but we sure know what it takes to organize ourselves successfully in our own four walls and how to rock working remotely in the long run.
10 years of Ofri - how we became a remote company
Ofri is celebrating its’ tenth anniversary! Woot woot! Find out how we became a successful remote company and why.
4 remote work benefits for employers
How does working remotely affect productivity and what are the requirements to even start a remote work mode? We will explain how employers can rock their business with remote work!
How to nail your remote work interview
A video call interview for a remote first company just isn’t the same as an in-person interview. Yes, you will still be asked questions and get the chance to see if you and the company are a good fit, but it comes with its own set of pros and cons.
Want to work at Ofri?
Ofri helps tradesmen in Switzerland to run a successful business and employers to find the perfect people to get the job done. We offer the chance to work for a company that directly impacts the lives of its users.
We were a fully remote company, before it was cool, and know exactly what it takes to drive a company forward from the comfort of your home. We’re a small and driven team who love the freedom and flexibility to manage our own workload and schedule.
It’s important for us that everyone’s voice is heard, that the team feels safe, appreciated and respected. We want our employees to be excited to show up each day and inspired to bring new ideas to the table…sound like a team you want to be a part of? Check out our current openings.