In spite of reassuring statistics on remote work productivity, some employers can’t stop typing, “how to know if remote employees are working” into the search bar. Of course, employers and managers who are now responsible for remote workforce…

Stemble partnered with Concordia University to bring their entire general chemistry lab program and homework assignments online, creating a highly adaptable, modern chemistry program. This allowed Concordia to: Better prepare their students for lab,…

Stemble helped the Caldwell University chemistry department implement a full suite of customized interactive laboratory simulations and related problem sets for their freshman recitation program. Stemble's automated student feedback and customized…

Ever wonder what online lab simulations could do for your college chemistry program? Traditionally, chemistry has been taught exclusively using in-person chemistry labs and classes. However, when chemistry classes are paired with a virtual lab…

How can education – in person or remote – compete when students can play online games with hundreds of people and fly jets in VR? While interactive lab simulations may not have the same thrill factor as a VR jet sim, they come closest to meeting…

If you ask undergraduate general chemistry instructors what concerns them about students, lack of preparation for lab is usually at the top of the list. Ultimately, the big question is: Does a chemistry lab app simulation allow a student to come to…

When we think of early college chemistry education, two things may come to mind: packed lecture halls filled with glazed-eyed students and chaotic chem labs of students struggling to figure out what they're doing while a TA tries to be sure they're…

[This content was revised, updated, and search engine optimized for an awareness campaign.] If you’re thinking of applying for a construction loan, there is a lot to consider, and while doing your research, you may run into some unfamiliar terms.…

Most builders constructing spec houses want to optimize their own capital . So they seek funding with a spec construction loan. Most or all of the money to build a house can come from a lender. A lender relationship is extremely important, and it’s…

Most lenders financing new construction require an appraisal to determine your project’s value. Unlike appraisals for existing structures, a new construction appraisal is essentially a third-party valuation of what will be built. Appraisals are a…

A “spec house” is a new home built on a speculative basis, created with the intention of selling but with no buyer lined up in advance. Known also as “move-in-ready” or “inventory” homes, these properties are typically built quickly, have a good…

Defining Employee Engagement What exactly is employee engagement? It’s hard to say, because it's more than just being happy at a job. Are employees pitching in their opinions, do they feel valued at work, do they feel appreciated? Are they growing in…

A remote work policy, sometimes called a telecommuting policy, is a document that outlines the expectations that a business has for its remote workforce. Many companies that have managed distributed teams with remote employees for years entered into…

From cars and coffee shops to coworking spaces, remote work has had an interesting history. One persistent topic for employers focuses on employees in a specific location – working from home productivity. Some employers struggle to feel comfortable…

While some companies have managed the challenges of remote working for decades, others found themselves confronting the challenges of remote workforce management nearly overnight. While the recent past has made many more businesses comfortable with…

A sudden transition to working remotely Early in the pandemic, as offices shuttered across the world, many businesses found themselves confronted with an abrupt and unexpected entry into the world of remote work. Learning how to transition to working…

[This content was revised, updated, and search engine optimized for an awareness campaign.] By this point, you know a structured and personalized onboarding process greatly benefits your new hire and your business. But one type of the unique…

[This content was revised, updated, and search engine optimized for an awareness campaign.] One day, many managers woke up and discovered that they now suddenly managed a team of remote employees. Effective remote workforce management is a critical…