2023
Instant Teams’ CEO Liza Rodewald was recently in NYC for the JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bunker Labs’ CEOcircle and the kick-off “fly-in” event. CEOcircle is an exec-level accountability group for veteran and military spouse CEOs with businesses in a growth stage. Liza, as founder and CEO of Instant Teams, was selected to be a Read more…
2023
We have a HUGE announcement! Instant Teams is thrilled to be named a 2023 OA Outsourcing Impact Champion! The OA Outsourcing Impact Awards recognize outsourcing companies positively impacting community building, education, diversity, and health. Here’s how we placed: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Gold); “Supporting the force behind the force” Community Building (Bronze); “Marketplace on a Read more…
2023
At Instant Teams, we’re using impact sourcing to directly support the military community. Per Outsource Accelerator, impact sourcing is “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” (If you missed our recent blog on impact sourcing, you can check it out here.) Military spouses are often overlooked in Read more…
2023
September was a busy month for us here at Instant Teams! While we’re primarily a remote company, we always jump at the chance to connect in person with our teammates, partners, and customers. Here’s a quick rundown: In September, our team spoke at VetsInTech, attended HubSpot’s INBOUND Conference and the Defense Innovation Summit; sponsored MilSpouseFest Read more…
2023
Do you feel joy or pride in your work? Do you know the difference between joy and happiness? Do you know how to tell if the software you created is a win? Curious about any of the above? you’ll want to check out our recent LinkedIn live, “ Joy + Purpose = Good Business.” (If Read more…
2023
When we launched Twelve Million Plus, we wanted to give military spouses a safe place to connect and share their stories. We’re excited to highlight Devon’s experiences as a male military spouse and working father. (Did you know 8% of military spouses identify as male?) Devon’s Story Devon and his family have moved all over – Read more…
2023
Impact sourcing continues to emerge as an influential concept within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Impact sourcing goes beyond traditional outsourcing by emphasizing efficiency and positive social change. Outsource Accelerator defines impact sourcing as “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” This approach benefits both the Read more…
2023
As a military spouse-founded/led corporation on a mission to employ military spouses, we’ve always strived for meaningful collaboration that brings value to all. When Liza and Erica started Instant Teams in 2016, many of the company’s first customers were fellow military spouse entrepreneurs. As we’ve grown Instant Teams over the past 7 years (and launched Read more…
2023
As a female-founded company, Instant Teams is incredibly passionate about promoting and supporting women in the workplace – especially those in tech. Our CEO and Founder, Liza Rodewald, is a 4x entrepreneur and software engineer with more than 20 years of technical experience and has built multimillion-dollar enterprise software for the government and healthcare industry. Read more…
2023
Business process outsourcing isn’t new – but companies are reevaluating their vendors and looking for increasingly agile solutions. Enter Instant Teams. Our customers trust us to create workforce solutions to meet customer service, operational, sales, and technology demands. We’re not your traditional BPO partner – and we’re proud of that. Business process outsourcing with Instant Read more…
2023
Building community is the heart of what we’re doing at Twelve Million Plus. Each week, we sit down with a military spouse and share their story. We recently had the privilege to meet up with LaPora Lindsey. We learned A LOT – and we’re still feeling inspired. LaPora is a nationally recognized speaker on workforce Read more…
2023
Huge news for military spouses! According to the United States Army Garrison Italy website states, “Dependents in Italy with a missione visa are now authorized to telework to U.S. employers.” We’ll say it again: this is incredible news for military families and remote work opportunities for military spouses stationed in Italy! The SOFA has long Read more…
2023
Instant Teams uses skills accelerators, online assessments, and e-interviews to screen and verify candidates, saving employers valuable time and resources while enabling them to hire highly skilled candidates directly through the Instant Teams Talent Marketplace. Our talent pool – largely represented by the military-connected community – and our approach to skills-based hiring and assessments help Read more…
2023
It’s a historic day for the ongoing fight to improve Military Spouse Employment. From the White House’s official announcement, “Today, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, President Biden will announce a comprehensive set of executive actions to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. Joined by First Lady Jill Biden, alongside Read more…
2023
Okay, we know the frequent moves and assignments in the middle of nowhere aren’t easy on your resume. (That’s why, here at Instant Teams, we don’t look at your career in a linear way.) We’re here to change your perspective and highlight four (of many!) soft skills military spouses bring to the table. We hope Read more…
2023
We’re thrilled to share another employee success story! Rachel is a military spouse and working mom. She’s been with Instant Teams for more than two years and was recently hired full-time by one of our customers. Rachel’s been a huge asset to Instant Teams, and we wish her luck on her next adventure! Rachel’s Remote Read more…
2023
Remote interviews – regardless if the job you’re applying for is 100% virtual or not – have become a more common practice for employers looking to add a new team member. Although the setting is different from an in-person interview, it’s important for candidates to remember that many of the same rules apply. As a Read more…
2023
It’s Military Spouse Appreciation Month! Today, we’re highlighting a military spouse and one of our Twelve Million Plus community members. Charli is a military spouse born and raised in a military family. Her father served in the Army, her brother was in the Marines, and her husband was active-duty Army for 14 years. She and Read more…
2023
Meet Jerie Ann, one of our Remote Team Members. Jerie Ann is a Program Assistant with the USO Military Transitions Program. She’s an Air Force veteran, military spouse, and working mom. Jerie Ann’s Remote Journey We’re thrilled to share another one of our team member’s stories. Jerie Ann served in the USAF for three years Read more…
2023
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) recently introduced the Military Spouse Hiring Act in Congress. “Our service members and their families make countless sacrifices for our security and freedom,” said Senator Kaine on his website. “In turn, we have a responsibility to take care of them—and that must include helping America’s talented military spouses access a Read more…
2023
We all strive to frequently visit our “happy place,” but have you ever heard of “third places?” If not, here’s your fun fact of the day. If your home is your first place, then work is your second place, and your “third place” is something else entirely outside your home or office. (Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined Read more…
2023
Growing your career or finding a new job is overwhelming. We get it. Sometimes it feels like you need to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow to make any progress. At Instant Teams, we’re all about skills and skills-based hiring. (Fun fact: did you know our company name used to Read more…
2023
Meet Heather, an Instant Teams Remote Team Member. Heather is a Marine Corps spouse and business management professional with 14 years of experience. She’s worked in higher education, military support services, venture capital firms, not-for-profits, and data management. Heather’s Remote Work Journey Growing up in a military family and then marrying into the military, Heather Read more…
2023
It’s official! We’re so excited to share that our new mobile app, Twelve Million Plus, is NOW LIVE! “The more than twelve million military spouses come from diverse backgrounds, have unique experiences, and face constant challenges. We’ve designed 12M+ to modernize how they connect and gather resources, and we aim to remove existing barriers in Read more…
2023
by Alexis Kimotho, Recruitment and Relationship Specialist for Instant Teams Black History Month, to me, is a month that encompasses resilience, the power of storytelling, and the journey of a group of people. My life has been filled with, and centered around, Black history lectures, study, and experiences. All of these elements have built a Read more…
2022
Meet our Business Analyst, Ariane. Ariane is a military spouse, a working mom, and a key member of our Customer Success team. We’re thrilled to share her story! Ariane’s Remote Work Journey As an Army spouse, Ariane juggled frequent moves, deployments, and child care. It made it difficult to find a job in her career Read more…
2022
Meet Instant Teams’ FIRST employee, Anne! She has been at Instant Teams since September 2017. Anne is an Army veteran and working parent. Anne first met Instant Teams Founder and CEO Liza Rodewald at a veteran hiring event at Fort Drum in New York. She had recently finished her four-year Army contract, where she played Read more…
2022
We are still on cloud nine after the incredible relaunch of the Military Influencer Conference! (In this case, what happened in Vegas is NOT staying in Vegas!) Each year, We Are The Mighty honors 25 outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exemplary work within the extended military community. The MIGHTY 25 Gala took place on Friday, Read more…
2022
We are thrilled to announce that Instant Teams made the Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC) DE&I Honor Roll! This award acknowledges our work this year to enhance Instant Teams’ 2022 DEIB initiatives and build a comprehensive 2023 DEIB organizational framework that fosters a strong sense of belonging. WBEC offers a certification process for women business Read more…
2022
Meet one of our employees, Katrina! Katrina joined Instant Teams two years ago and currently works as an administrative assistant on two different accounts. She’s a proud Navy spouse and loves to bake, sew, and craft. Originally from Indiana, Katrina and her family are currently stationed in Guam. As a busy mom of three, Read more…
2022
Did you know…over the last decade, the unemployment rate for military spouses has hovered well above 20%, which is more than five times the national average, according to the Department of Defense? Instant Teams Founders, Liza Rodewald and Erica McMannes, were pioneers in remote work long before the pandemic normalized working from home, enabling military Read more…
2022
In March 2020, a global pandemic forced jobs and schools to abruptly shift to using various forms of remote technology. Many companies and their employees were caught off guard by this dramatic pivot in how to work, but Instant Teams was prepared! Founded remotely by two female active-duty spouses, Instant Teams supports military-connected individuals and Read more…
2022
2022
The eagerly anticipated Amazon Prime Day has officially been announced to be July 12 & 13, and Instant Teams has your back with an array of remote work essentials! Instant Teams knows firsthand the importance of striking a balance between efficiency and comfort when it comes to working from a remote space since we function Read more…
2022
At Instant Teams, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central tenents of our mission—to provide remote employment to an untapped workforce of remote ready team members. DEI is who we are and how we hire the best of the best.
2022
Our founders, Liza Rodewald and Erica McMannes, recently attended the Military Spouse Employment Summit held by Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) and USAA in the U.S. National Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. It was here, in our nation’s capital, that representatives from both the business and military communities came together. Director of Military Spouse Programs Read more…
2022
SOUTHERN PINES, NC — Instant Teams, a talent marketplace, is pleased to announce its newest addition to the leadership team. Chuck Brousseau joins Instant Teams as its Chief Operating Officer. He will be responsible for helping scale the business following its recent venture capital Series A funding by Tiger Global. He will work closely with Read more…
2022
It’s fair to say that most military spouses, veterans, and caregivers who want to work with Instant Teams are looking for quality remote work options, a flexible schedule, and competitive pay. We’re thrilled to have them join us—we take pride in offering quality work-from-home career alternatives for underserved groups. This, of course, is why Read more…
2022
There’s an abundance of military service recognition blanketing the month of May (rightfully so, it’s Military Appreciation Month, after all), including Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Every year, the Friday before Mother’s Day, this year, May 6, is reserved to highlight the amazingly resilient and talented military spouses working hard to support their families.
2022
Throughout my 5 years as a founder at Instant Teams, I’ve functioned as the COO (Chief Operating Officer.) My role has essentially been to design and builds the processes, infrastructure, culture and business footprints that align to growth and stability and pave the way for our 5, 8, 10-year road map.
2022
Meet Caston, one of our Remote Team Members. Caston is an experienced educator, entrepreneur, radio operations manager, and minister. He’s also one of our Peer Coaches. Caston’s Remote Journey During the pandemic, Caston left his job as a radio station’s operation manager and set out to find a new role. He needed one that would Read more…
2022
During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize our amazing, smart, talented, and quick-to-make us laugh military kids by having some fun highlighting a beloved celebrity mil-kid in an Instant Teams kind of way.
2022
It’s been a rough few weeks. With a tough 2 years almost behind us all continued unrest and uncertainty all around, many emotions come and go daily. As a company seated in the hustle and bustle of the military community daily, we are no strangers to uncertainty but it never gets easier, in fact, just Read more…
2022
Skills, Passion & DEI Me in Columbia
2022
Workplace culture is vital because it affects how happy, motivated, and productive employees are. It determines how teams communicate and interact with each other, affecting work performance and a company’s overall success. Implementing a remote workplace culture can seem challenging at first, but leaders can use specific strategies to build a positive culture that helps Read more…
2022
Screening candidates based on the quality of their college education is a traditional hiring method, along with looking at relevant experience, confirming professional references and running criminal background checks. However, headhunting for a candidate with a specialized skill set has become more reliable in the current job market. In this guide, we’ll examine how the Read more…
2022
Hiring capable employees who are willing to learn new skills is the best way to ensure your company’s successful growth in a competitive marketplace. If your reliance on traditional hiring methods is slowing down your recruiters, adopting skills-based hiring practices can help you locate qualified candidates quickly.
2022
As the impact of COVID-19 starts to settle, many companies are re-thinking “business as usual.” Fully distributed teams, a luxury until the recent pandemic, are growing in popularity even as cities and states declare it’s safe to return to work. Companies like Dropbox, Quora, Slack and Amazon continue to challenge the pre-COVID workplace model by Read more…
2022
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we at Instant Teams stand and honor all of the great pillars and figures that have helped shape and mold Black History Month. This is not only a time to Remember the Legacy but also an opportunity to celebrate the Forming of the Future for BHM!
2022
Picture this: You’re searching for a job and come across a posting that seems awesome and you feel is the perfect match. You keep scrolling to read more. And that’s when you encounter the qualifications section.
2022
Many factors go into running a business. From IT to payroll, successful companies must juggle various systems and time-consuming functions that can shift focus away from their primary goals. Managed service providers and business process outsourcing are two services that free up company leaders’ time and resources to spend on revenue-generating tasks.
2022
When building a diverse team, a company needs to consider candidates’ gender, race, sex, ethnic backgrounds and more. Diversity includes characteristics individuals are born with and traits gained from their experiences and background. A diverse team contains people who represent different ways of thinking, differing abilities and unique backgrounds.
2021
“Why don’t you just stay home with your kids?” That’s a question military spouses often encounter — whether it’s one someone asks them or one they’re asking themselves.
2021
A New Year is right around the corner. Maybe you think it’s time for a career change, or you’re interested in dipping your toes in the remote work pool of possibilities.
2021
2021
Still looking for gift-giving ideas or responses to when someone asks, “What’s on your wish list this year?”
2021
Did you ever imagine you’d miss morning huddles around the whiteboard or the sounds of your cubemate munching on their mid-morning snack? What about lunch time, knowing it would more often than not lead you to pushing aside your packed lunch to grab a bite to eat with your team members?
2021
When you think about the biggest perks of working remotely, what comes to mind?
2021
Have you seen the red flag memes circulating your social media feeds?
2021
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of searching for a real remote opportunity. As soon as you find one, apply, snag an interview spot and even land the job, the thought of how you might navigate (and possibly avoid) some of the common pitfalls of remote work can sometimes come as an Read more…
2021
The “black sheep” of the customer support and service industry, call centers are notorious for a high turnover rate, which can contribute to employee and customer dissatisfaction. With an unprecedented number of professionals leaving the workforce as COVID-19-related job security dies down, millions of dollars are being funneled to this vital industry in an attempt Read more…
2021
Three people are hired every minute through LinkedIn. And in 2020, the platform saw a 55% increase in conversations among connections. These statistics alone should convince you of the importance of networking on LinkedIn – but how can you grow your LinkedIn network?
2021
Are you 100% confident you have the work from home skills you need to land a remote job? Sure. But what about the tech essentials and equipment needed to actually do the job? Beyond that, what about keeping your remote career going strong despite roadblocks you might encounter—from attending a meeting from the carpool line Read more…
2021
Before remote work and dispersed teams even existed, “telecommuting” was little more than a bold idea. In the late 1970s, the concept of teleworking was coined by former NASA Engineer Jack Nilles, who inspired the first-ever remote work experiment using a national insurance agency’s call center employees. Still, nearly 50 years later — and despite Read more…
2021
From the very beginning, my life has been a blend of cultures, raised on a geographic location along the international border, a blend of the United States and Mexico (Imperial Valley, CA). Immediately embraced by a blend of both American and Hispanic cultures, I was lucky to experience childhood in a city filled with multiracial Read more…
2021
The military spouse career roadmap is full of twists and turns. And sometimes, you might find yourself on an extended pitstop — anticipated or not.
2021
Did you know that, according to a 2020 survey, 80% of Americans intended to be more mindful about regular self-care practices after the pandemic?
2021
2021
If you’re up to speed on trending social media posts, we’re sure you’ve seen this one come across your feed in recent weeks:
2021
Who’s Anne? Well, she is pretty much the bees knees around here at Instant Teams. She is an Army Veteran, military spouse, and the Head of Organizational Development. Her passion for learning, automation, and all things tech make her an expert in many ways and we are so happy to get to share her knowledge with Read more…
2021
2021
As we continue to move the needle, evolve, and grow as an organization committed to helping more and more military-connected individuals land quality remote work opportunities, we know you have plenty of questions.
2021
3 Ways to Improve KPI Tracking in a Remote Work Environment
2021
Instant Teams Remote Ready Hawaii Success Stories: Meet Morning Glory Are you familiar with Instant Teams’ Remote Ready Hawaii program? This program was created out of the need to improve employment prospects for Hawaii’s unemployed workforce, especially those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to its impacts on commerce and tourism—both of which are leading Read more…
2021
Military spouses can face barriers in career selection and advancement, leading them down non-traditional paths to find fulfillment and growth while supporting their families and managing the day-to-day uncertainty of life. At the same time, the tech space is booming – according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of software developers, testers, and quality Read more…
2021
Seeing More Remote Opportunities Come Your Way from Instant Teams? Here’s the 411 Have you noticed us posting more and more remote job opportunities you can apply for, but you’re wondering if it’s all too good to be true?
2021
5 Ways Companies Can Improve Diversity in Hiring The increasing awareness around discrimination and social justice has motivated many companies to prioritize workplace diversity hiring efforts across the country. It’s no longer enough to say your company values diversity and inclusion: diversity claims must be backed up by action and provable change. Companies from all Read more…
2021
3 Companies Innovating With Remote Teams and Outsourcing Outsourcing and remote work models can add value and productivity for your internal team, influence customer success and help ensure growth in the post-pandemic market. Three companies, in particular, are innovating the way they approach business by scaling and building teams using untapped remote talent.
2021
Christmas. In June. For adults. Sound too good to be true? It’s NOT: it’s Amazon Prime Day, and it’s right around the corner. Though you’ve probably been prepping your wishlist for months to make sure you don’t miss any of the hottest two-day deals on June 21 and 22, Prime Day is the perfect time Read more…
2021
Instant Teams Partners with Amazon to Offer Remote Work Opportunities for Military Spouses New SaaS direct hire marketplace fuels Amazon’s Future Workforce Project to tap into underserved communities.
2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Action: How DEI Works at Instant Teams Workplace diversity and inclusion is more than just a checkbox and providing the “right answers” to customers and potential employees. Advancing diversity efforts requires increased training and intentional awareness to truly understand the experiences of those involved and how their unique skill sets Read more…
2021
You landed that remote position you’d been dreaming about and finally found your groove while working from home or on-the-go. Then, BAM! The military swoops in and drops PCS orders onto your already overflowing plate of to-dos.
2021
Outsourcing Teams Through BPOs: Pros and Cons for Any Team Leader
2021
How To Build Remote Teams in 2021: 6 Questions to Consider Though they’ve grown in popularity by more than 91% over the last 10 years, remote teams are far from new. Throw in a global pandemic that forced most office-based professionals into fully remote work environments, and it’s clear that remote work is more than Read more…
2021
Untapped Talent, Unlimited Potential: 6 Reasons to Work With/Hire Military Spouses
2021
2021
Instant Teams Success Stories: Meet Liz Military spouses bring a unique set of traits to a company. One is an eagerness to work and learn in a job that challenges them and allows them to continue to build their career.
2021
Blue Star Families partners with Instant Teams to Move the Needle on Remote Work Opportunities for the Military Spouse Community
2021
Have you come across the “Describe yourself” section (what we like to call your “bio”) when creating your Story with Instant Teams and suddenly become stumped by the infamous blinking cursor? You freeze, losing all train of thought on the words you want to type.
2021
Instant Teams Success Stories: Meet Grace Obtaining remote work is a goal for many within the military-connected community. This is often due to the facts of military life: frequent moves and time apart from family due to deployments and trainings, all while juggling the day-to-day responsibilities of home life.
2021
Instant Teams Success Stories: Meet Philip When Philip was on the hunt for a meaningful job within his career field, he never could’ve imagined one thing that would’ve gotten in his way: a pandemic.
2021
Instant Teams Success Stories: Meet Alexis Each morning, Monday through Friday, you’ll find Alexis settling into working from home behind closed doors as a remote team member (RTM) with Instant Teams, all while her elementary school-aged twins log in to their virtual classroom.
2021
As part of their ongoing initiatives and commitment to employment in the military spouse community, USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (‘USO-Metro’) and Instant Teams have announced a new level of partnership under the Remote For Good program.
2021
Instant Teams Success Stories: Meet Rene Keaton On a given Monday morning, you can find Rene Keaton, a Marketing Intern at Instant Teams, attending team meetings, brushing up on her emerging digital marketing skills, or setting up a swag and apparel shop for the company’s growing internal team. Today, Rene’s reality might look drastically different Read more…
2021
Everyone loves quizzes. From learning your dream room aesthetic or personality type to find your Hogwarts house, curated quizzes provide you with valuable insight about yourself. You’re probably all too familiar with learning-based quizzes, designed to measure and test your skills in various areas.
2020
14 December 2020 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Instant Teams Awarded Contract to Build First-Ever Telehealth Solution for the U.S. Air Force HONOLULU, HI – Instant Teams, a remote workforce supplier and management platform, announced today the award of a United States Air Force contract. As a predominant leader in the remote workforce space, Instant Teams has turned its focus Read more…
2020
10 November 2020 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2020
2020
There hasn’t been much time for pause. Much time to reflect. I know this is not a private experience and collectively, there is a scent of pandemic life burnout in the air. I hear it in daily conversations. I see it in faces on Zoom calls. I feel it in my heart and soul.
2020
When the pandemic hit earlier this year, we were forced to toss our regular routines out the window to adapt—adapt to homeschooling, summer camps canceled, working from home alongside spouses or while enduring extended deployments, and so much more.
2020
Blue Star Families: Remote Work Scams are Real COO Erica McMannes sits down with Blue Star Families to talk about the rise in remote work scams and false job posting, the impact it has on families during Covid-19 and how to avoid these scams.
2020
2020
Last month, June, was Pride Month. But here at Instant Teams, we’re committed to honoring and supporting all—all year long. In fact, we recently joined forces with the Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) as its first employer partner!
2020
2020
Instant Teams Survey Data Shows Impacts of COVID-19 on Remote-Working Military Spouses
2020
Listen to our COO, Erica McMannes, share how her life as a military spouse showed her a need to help create viable career opportunities for other milspos. This podcast episode on The Liberty Society is packed with information for spouses looking for remote work. Catch it on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or from their website: https://www.the-libertysociety.com/podcast/episode-02-erica-mcmannes-instant-teams
2020
Enjoy this deep-dive, interactive panel discussion with female entrepreneurs, investors, and startup experts including our CEO, Liza Rodewald by the Founder Institute. They discuss building business in the post-COVID-19 world.
2020
“Instant Teams is the premier first stop on your employment search for several reasons. Because it’s so military friendly, the staff at IT will work with you to find something that fits your current availability, expertise, and time zone. This is especially useful for anyone searching for virtual remote positions OCONUS. It recognizes that you, Read more…
2020
Check out the Her Story of Success podcast featuring Instant Teams founder Erica McMannes. They discuss how we’ve been able to grow as a company during the pandemic, why remote work is a longterm solution for the future, and much more!
2020
Here at Instant Teams, a common question we come across is:
2020
Find out how our Instant Teams founders are handling work-life balance during COVID-19 and leading our Remote Team Members from the front in this candid conversation with Authority Magazine.
2020
“If you want to dream big and think you can’t do it because you have a portable business that is difficult to scale, or because you do not have what it takes to grow, or because you are a stay at home mom and can’t see how you can make it while living on the Read more…
2020
“Military Spouses, are you looking for remote work opportunities? Listen to LTC Olivia Nunn speak with Erica McMannes of Instant Teams. Learn how Instant Teams uses technology to provide a vetted workforce of teams with highly qualified individuals. If you are a company in need of talent and want to access the military spouse talent Read more…
2020
Instant Teams was featured on GAN as a startup that’s finding solutions to problems during COVID-19. Did you know we developed a dashboard to monitor productivity and keep remote teams in sync? And we’ve released the beta version of the product for free. Talk to our Team Development Specialist, Suzanne McCurdy, to learn more at suzanne@instantteams.com.
2020
In the current state of economy and business world, we are uniquely positioned to help many, both customers and the military-connected community. Read our feature in Forbes to find out why military spouses are in a position to be an in-demand entity in the shift to remote work.
2020
Being a part of the military community often means getting the opportunity to live in places you’d never imagined calling “home” for months to years at a time—whether that’s somewhere in the states or overseas.
2020
Has your military journey led you and your family outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS)?
2020
Instant Teams largely removes issues of 24/7 coverage for employers with our OCONUS military spouse workforce, able to screen and deliver educated and qualified US citizens capable of covering every time zone across the globe. Learn how our startup has leveraged these disruptions to build differentiated solutions in this feature on Medium.
2020
Our community is no stranger to crisis management. Not to mention, our team’s families aren’t strangers to solo parenting, working through hardship, and leaning on each other for assistance in times of need. So, we figured we’d shine the spotlight on how some of our remote team members from all across the globe manage remote Read more…
2020
Learn more about how Instant Teams is rolling back the curtain and helping companies manage their remote teams during the COVID-19 crisis. Before this emergency, we were working on a dashboard for companies to monitor the productivity of their team. We are now releasing the beta version for free. Read more in this feature in Read more…
2020
2020
As the coronavirus continues to sweep across the nation with more positive cases each day, we have to deal with our new normal. At least for the time being.
2020
Suddenly we are all working from home with EVERYONE with us. Hi, I’m Liza, and I was born “for such a time as this”! I’ve been working full-time from home for over 15 years. As a mom of four children, I’ve seen it ALL.
2020
Given what’s required of us within the military lifestyle, many of us have not had a direct path to our current positions.
2020
Did you know that in Buffer & Angel List’s State of Remote Work 2020 report, respondents identified collaboration and communication as one of the biggest struggles with working remotely?
2020
Instant Teams was featured on Spouse Buzz as a spouse-owned company that has not only become profitable but crushing their goals. Learn how 24 months of strategy, network building, endless pitching, product development, traveling, rebranding, process development, metric tracking, revenue goals, etc. landed a $1.5 million funding partnership with Squadra Ventures. This partnership will help Read more…
2020
“Of all the paper-cut-inducing, hot-office-bearing, red-eyed things I’ve done in my business, bringing on a new teammate through the help of Instant Teams has been––hands down––the easiest! Their excellent staff (and new proprietary software) handle all of the searching, vetting, and pre-interviewing for you.” – Erin Murray, Lady Moxie Design
2020
2020
“It’s no surprise that the constant changes of military life negatively impact spouse’s employment opportunities. But what if spouses had jobs that moved with them? This episode explores the latest research on job portability, and an Army wife entrepreneur shares how her innovative company is connecting military spouses with remote work.” Check out The Spouse Read more…
2020
The future of work is what Instant Teams is all about! Our CEO, Liza Rodewald, had the opportunity to speak on a panel at the East Meets West 2020 conference on how remote work is transforming jobs. Watch the full panel here.
2020
When you hear the phrase “remote work,” what pops into your head first?
2019
“Now more than ever, career and business potential should not be limited by the boundaries of walls or the proximity to company headquarters. I spend much of my time on business calls, making sales and funding pitches, reviewing software development mockups, and working with our 100% remote team.”
2019
The radically generous women within the global SheEO community have selected Instant Teams founders and Army Spouses, Liza Rodewald and Erica McMannes, as a 2019 SheEO Venture Semi-Finalist company. They’ll be headed to Toronto in March to showcase the power of remote work technology and grit of the military spouse community.
2019
Today, we’re closing out our blog series, highlighting RemoteQueue success stories of Instant Teams community members who, through patience and grit, landed a remote work opportunity!
2019
We’re continuing with our blog series, highlighting RemoteQueue success stories from those within the Instant Teams community who, through patience and grit, landed a remote work opportunity!
2019
Instant Teams founders’ and Patriot Boot Camp alumni, Erica McMannes and Liza Rodewald, featured as entrepreneurs who created a startup that helps companies hire and manage a remote workforce of professionals from the military community. To read more, click here.
2019
We’re continuing with our blog series, highlighting RemoteQueue success stories from those within the Instant Teams community who, through patience and grit, landed a remote work opportunity!
2019
Our CEO and co-founder, Liza Rodewald, shares the inside scoop of how Instant Teams started as a job board and turned into creating full-fledged support teams within five days. Learn how bootstrapping and hard work turned this startup into a profitable business in her conversation on The Real Capitalist Podcast.
2019
You’ve heard us talk a lot lately about our leveling up process, allowing you to follow your Instant Teams journey as you move from one level to the next:
2019
Instant Teams CEO and co-founder, Liza Rodewald, was one of three female entrepreneurs interviewed on how being a woman had defined their businesses. Check out the full article titled, “The Female Factor,” in the Hawaii Business Magazine.
2019
Time and time again, we get feedback from those within our talent community that the waiting process to land a position is difficult. But it takes a serious amount of time and grit when it comes to bringing in new customers with new positions to offer you. We’re committed to finding the best of the Read more…
2019
“Remote work is the best option for military spouses for several reasons. First, the flexibility offers the work-life balance military spouses desire. Second, the portability of remote careers are a great fit as military families move every three to four years. Next, the high cost of childcare makes it tough for many military spouses to Read more…
2019
Here at Instant Teams, we’re committed to placing members of the military community into remote job opportunities. Reason being, we’re a team of military spouses ourselves, so we understand the real value behind a portable, remote career.
2019
“Just because you’ve moved away from a corporate office or military work schedule to a sunny beach, co-working space or home office as an entrepreneur doesn’t mean workplace habits go out the window.” Find out tips from Erica McMannes, COO of Instants Teams, on how she manages the self-discipline needed to handle remote work. in Read more…
2019
For many months, our awesome community has been rallying and asking, “How can we help you all get spouses more jobs?” And that led our leadership team to hold a creative strategy session to create a fantastic referral program, which we’re excited to announce today! We knew we needed to keep it simple, but also Read more…
2019
“To find a company that wants to invest in someone — that is temporary — is difficult. That’s why we created a 100 percent remote work environment. Nothing requires you to be on site at any company at any time, that way there are no barriers.”
2019
Do you dream of a job that you can take with you each time you PCS? Do you want something more flexible so you can be home when you need to be? Remote work is fast becoming THE employment option for military spouses everywhere. Listen in as Erica McMannes, Instant Teams COO, shares about the Read more…
2019
“Does a founder’s gender shape the evolution of a startup?”
2019
Instant Teams is now powered by its own powerful, innovative technology: ARTI!
2019
Erica McMannes, founder of Instant Teams, discusses The EVE Method for interviewing. After being involved with many interviews virtually, she created a method to help military spouses increase their delivery and confidence during interviews. She joins Liz Jones of Blue Star Families to dive in to EVE Method: ● Eye Contact ● Voice Control ● Every Read more…
2019
2019
We’re going to state the obvious here: remote work opportunities are flooding the job market. Some are too good to be true (such as “get rich quick from home” scams), and others can change a job seeker’s life for the better.
2019
2019
“Unemployment is at a long-time low, companies are fighting tooth and nail to retain their best employees, and the recruiting process still takes a great deal of time. These are all factors in the current job market, and each can place added stress onto the health and success of growing companies.”
2019
Sam Walton, American businessman and entrepreneur who’s best known for founding Walmart and Sam’s Club, said it best:
2019
We once ran a poll over on the Instant Teams Facebook page to explore what key factors hold our talented community back from applying for a virtual job opportunity. And, unfortunately, the top response didn’t surprise us one bit.
2019
As the unemployment rate for the general U.S. population declined to 3.6 percent as of May 2019, it’s no wonder a trend has emerged: ghosting. A term that’s well-known in the dating world is becoming more commonplace in the job world, and candidates aren’t the only ones who’ve fallen prey to the situation. Employers have, Read more…
2019
About Boomtown Boomtown provides support services on point of sale (POS) systems for small businesses, restaurant and retail chains, and merchant service and technology providers. With over 300,000 businesses that they serve, their support team is always busy helping customers get the most out of their product technology.
2019
“Army spouse Erica McMannes, co-founder and COO of Instant Teams, a remote-talent teambuilding company, has no doubt the military lifestyle prepares spouses to thrive in work-from-home or entrepreneurial businesses.”
2019
The experience of owning a business can often be described as a roller coaster ride. One minute you’re on a high and the next, you’re going straight down into the trenches to battle it out against sales numbers, complicated business tasks (like incorporating and taxes!), marketing, and more.
2019
Military-connected community members, specifically military spouses, are all over the world. In 2017, a Department of Defense study showed that there are over 640,000 spouses of active military members. Of these military spouses, 88% of those who participated in the study had at least some post-high school education. Regardless of their qualifications for the job, Read more…
2019
You probably know by now that we’re not much for keeping secrets around here. So, in honor of May being Military Spouse Appreciation Month, we’re excited to announce that we’ve banded together with some rockstar milspouse bloggers to bring you some fun, new content!
2019
Scaling your business often requires building out your workforce, which can be time-consuming and costly. Resources are poured into finding the right candidates, interviewing them, and training them. In addition to these initial costs, other miscellaneous costs include office space, desk space, and work materials. How can you reduce these hiring costs? One solution is Read more…
2019
2018
Check out this dynamic feature about Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) and our founding team as lawyer, veteran, and accomplished writer, Anna Blanche Rabe, researches companies with social impact: https://annablanch.net/blog/madskills/
2018
Join ModernMogul HQ founder, Marlyne P., as she asks Liza about the ins and outs of Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) and a modern workforce. On this episode, they dive into:
2018
In this jam-packed episode, Erica talks with MilHousing Nation founder, Lindsey Litton, about Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills), virtual teams, and military life.
2018
Who’s Anne? Well, she is pretty much the bees knees around here at Instant Teams. She is an Army Veteran, military spouse, and the Instant Teams Director of People Operations. Her passion for learning, automation, and all things tech make her an expert in many ways and we are so happy to get to share her Read more…
2018
Liza Rodewald shares her wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast in a quick 6 minute rapid fire question and answer round! Catch the episode here.
2018
“On my return flight home from Boston, I found myself crawling my way off the plane with a case of the flu. I had just returned home from a long week of traveling for work. And little did I know, my day was far from over. I walked through my front door to find my Read more…
2018
Blue Star Families and Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) recently chatted about remote work and navigating the space. Instant Teams founder, Erica McMannes, popped into Networks Live! to share her experience as a work-from-home employee and now a biz owner who staffs and manages virtual teams. Here we share her tips for finding remote work:
2018
“Whether you were totally in love with the career field you originally chose, or like me, you knew it wasn’t the best fit, you’ve likely had questions about the spaces, places + gaps on your resume. Let’s face it: it’s not always easy to find a job you love (or a job at all) where Read more…
2018
“For those spouses who want to utilize those advanced skills that they worked so hard to obtain, Instant Teams is providing great opportunities.”
2018
“The Women of Excellence Awards Program recognizes and celebrate the accomplishments of successful women entrepreneurs and community leaders. Each year NAWBO Richmond asks the local community to nominate deserving female entrepreneurs and business owners for 5 award categories: Rising Star, Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Leader, STEM and Student Entrepreneur of the Year.”
2018
“I’ve ended up with lateral moves, in sectors I didn’t love, just because it’s what was available in our new city at the time. Now my job (that I love) through Instant Teams can come with me wherever we go, as long as I have my computer.”
2018
Nine early-stage companies competed for recognition at USAA’s Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest. The goal of the contest was to provide visibility for companies launching products and services that could ultimately serve financial institutions like USAA or their consumers. The event had a business-savvy panel of judges to provide feedback to the contestants as well as Read more…
2018
“Everything they’ve done in building their business has been so intentional. Hiring through Instant Teams really is a win-win.“
2018
“Finding virtual work that values you for your worth and compensates you accordingly is usually incredibly rare, but Instant Teams makes it easy.”
2018
“What Instant Teams understands is that military spouses want to work. The fact that their founders are military spouses and part of our tribe means that they get the challenges.”
2018
“Federal statistics show the number of women veterans who own businesses has grown by 300 percent in the last decade, making this one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the entrepreneurship space.”
2018
‘Virtual staffing for distributed teams’ is what HireMadSkills is all about, and they do it by employing military spouses. There’s is the most extensive virtual staffing job board we have come across and spans loads of different industries. From the reviews of their site, it looks like it’s the perfect fit as a military spouse Read more…
2018
“Using Instant Teams for our remote team has been incredibly easy, and with little risk. I call our account manager and say, ‘I need a writer’ and they provide me with options. I had one instance where I called at 9:00 am, and by 3:00 pm I had someone new on the team.”
2018
How would you come out the other side of this game? 10 pts. for every time you, a colleague, or your organization have asked these questions or delivered these statements to a military spouse during an interview:
2018
Check out the beautiful new layout of Military Spouse Magazine launched in the New Year. Instant Teams founders, Liza and Erica, were invited to share their insights on remote work and how to make it a successful set up. Here’s what you should know before committing to work from home: https://militaryspouse.epubxp.com/i/920912-jan-2018/31?m4=
2018
“Flexible work arrangements, technology, and the cultural shift to remote business arrangements are just a few of the reasons military spouses are finding entrepreneurship and business ownership a solution to unemployment and underemployment. According to the 2017 Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, the unemployment rate for military spouses is 28%, and 55% are Read more…
2018
Two military spouses combine forces to create opportunities for fellow military spouses worldwide. See the entire story here:
2017
Join Ellie Kay and Bethany Bayless at Ellie’s Kitchen table for an episode of The Money Millhouse. This week we learn about Ellie’s first business as a child and the advantages of working for herself as an employer as she grew up. They also discuss some of the pitfalls for home-based businesses that you should avoid, Read more…
2017
“A job platform for military spouses, a college budgeting tool and a self-serve dog wash beat 18 other startups in a competition to collectively take away $22,500 in funds.
2017
Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills), a business that connects employers with virtual military spouse talent, landed the first-place $10,000 prize at the sixth annual Start Peninsula business idea contest at the Stryker Center in Williamsburg Sunday night.
2017
Liza and Erica, both military spouses, founded Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills), which creates virtual work opportunities for military spouses by matching them with companies with distributed teams and outsourced work. The two military spouses have incredible backgrounds and awards. Both Liza and Erica are advocates and speakers for the IVMF’s entrepreneurship and career training programs. Erica Read more…
2017
“We welcome Erica McMannes to the Happy Hour to talk about what it was like to launch Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) and how her company is changing the conversation of what virtual work looks like for military spouses.”
2017
“Part of our Tandem Nomad community includes military spouses who share the same challenges and ambitious as all other expat partners. Today we hear about one particular military spouse, Erica McMannes, who shares how she started her portable startup and began generating revenue in under a year.”
2017
It’s been said that the quality of a founder relationship is one of the greatest indicators of success as new companies emerge and evolve over time. It’s also often assumed that founders who launch companies together are best friends or childhood buddies living out a dream. Yet the Instant Team founders were really just acquaintances Read more…
2017
“As Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) Cofounder, Erica McMannes walked to the podium to give her pitch at the V-WISE Innovation Cup final, she looked poised and determined. She almost didn’t even apply for the pitch competition with prize money totaling $30,000. Running a growing business, TDY trips for her active duty husband, the challenges Read more…
2017
“Staying connected as a team is important when you work remotely. Face to face video calls are essential to keep personal connections. Also set aside time for team building activities that you can do virtually (online workouts, chat nights) anything that promotes personal connection with each other.” Check out all the top tips for connecting Read more…
2017
“But at 30, with two young daughters and a husband who’s still in the military, it’s been a challenge to establish a civilian career.
2017
Military families move a lot, and that makes it hard for service members’ spouses to hold steady jobs. About half of military spouses are either unemployed or underemployed – and that can take a toll on their families, their earning power, and the economy.
2017
The Military Influencer Conference is the first of its kind. A dynamic conference for digital entrepreneurs who share a passion for the military, we aim to prepare military members, veterans, and spouses for success as entrepreneurs. To do this, we have rallied together a diverse lineup of speakers, from Shark Tank winners to published authors, that Read more…
2017
Liza M. Rodewald has found a niche in creating work-at-home options. For Mrs. Rodewald, her “moment of truth” of finding a way to work from home happened in 2004 when she was employed as a software developer and was living in Alabama, shortly after graduating from the University of South Alabama. Her job involved lots of Read more…
2017
Military spouse employment (more justly military spouse underemployment or unemployment) has been a conversation in and out of the spotlight over the past decade, but remains a timeless conversation from within the community itself. Government sponsored programs, corporate partnerships, private companies, and non-profits have all joined the space in hiring military spouses. While successes have Read more…
2017
There are a lot of misconceptions about remote teams. Some people think it means hiring and outsourcing from overseas. Some people only think about gamers and their virtual teams.
2017
Did you know more than 1,200 women launch businesses every day? And, they employ 7.9 million workers and generate over $1.4 trillion in revenue, annually. That’s a LOT of money! But what’s more impressive is the number of military spouses leading the force. They’re thriving with help from hundreds of women and men stationed around Read more…
2017
It’s not every day that two military spouses with six kids between them and active duty military husbands get to meet up in a gorgeous location for three days of GIRL BOSS learning, networking and growth. But that’s exactly what Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) co-founders, Erica McMannes and Liza Rodewald, were able to Read more…
2017
“Now, Facebook is a lifeline for military spouses. It lets us stay in touch with family back home or military friends who are scattered around the world. Facebook pages and groups allow military spouses to connect with other spouses on their base. You can find your tribe that will support you during deployments, even if Read more…
2017
As a business owner, it’s your job to make money – that’s a fact.
2017
2017
The Obama era ended with steady job growth for American workers, but military spouse employment did not enjoy similar benefits. In 2016, military spouse unemployment reached 12.04%. That’s three times higher than the national average of 4.7% reported in December. While Obama’s final jobs report portrays a strong economy, it excludes the fact that military Read more…
2017
Here’s a little secret. Military spouses who have tech skills are finding jobs, and many are working from home. Just like you, they grew tired of switching jobs every time they moved. They wanted to avoid gaps in their resume and desired a steady paycheck. So, even though it may have required a career change, Read more…
2017
2016
If you’re reading this, you’re probably a military spouse interested in finding remote work. So what’s keeping you from your dream? Like most spouses, you likely don’t know where to start.
2016
If you’ve never worked from home, you probably imagine a lot of naps, housecleaning, self care time, and daily excursions. If you’ve worked from home, you know this is all VERY far from the truth and that is takes some skills to be productive day in and day out. Working from home brings a freedom that Read more…
2016
Kevin Bacon has NOTHING on military spouses. Let’s just get that straight from the start. You can probably walk up to a stranger in the commissary, ask to friend them on Facebook, and find anywhere from 1 – 52 friends in common. We could literally make a game out of this!! Degrees of separation are Read more…
2023
Instant Teams’ CEO Liza Rodewald was recently in NYC for the JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bunker Labs’ CEOcircle and the kick-off “fly-in” event. CEOcircle is an exec-level accountability group for veteran and military spouse CEOs with businesses in a growth stage. Liza, as founder and CEO of Instant Teams, was selected to be a Read more…
2023
We have a HUGE announcement! Instant Teams is thrilled to be named a 2023 OA Outsourcing Impact Champion! The OA Outsourcing Impact Awards recognize outsourcing companies positively impacting community building, education, diversity, and health. Here’s how we placed: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Gold); “Supporting the force behind the force” Community Building (Bronze); “Marketplace on a Read more…
2023
At Instant Teams, we’re using impact sourcing to directly support the military community. Per Outsource Accelerator, impact sourcing is “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” (If you missed our recent blog on impact sourcing, you can check it out here.) Military spouses are often overlooked in Read more…
2023
September was a busy month for us here at Instant Teams! While we’re primarily a remote company, we always jump at the chance to connect in person with our teammates, partners, and customers. Here’s a quick rundown: In September, our team spoke at VetsInTech, attended HubSpot’s INBOUND Conference and the Defense Innovation Summit; sponsored MilSpouseFest Read more…
2023
Do you feel joy or pride in your work? Do you know the difference between joy and happiness? Do you know how to tell if the software you created is a win? Curious about any of the above? you’ll want to check out our recent LinkedIn live, “ Joy + Purpose = Good Business.” (If Read more…
2023
When we launched Twelve Million Plus, we wanted to give military spouses a safe place to connect and share their stories. We’re excited to highlight Devon’s experiences as a male military spouse and working father. (Did you know 8% of military spouses identify as male?) Devon’s Story Devon and his family have moved all over – Read more…
2023
Impact sourcing continues to emerge as an influential concept within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Impact sourcing goes beyond traditional outsourcing by emphasizing efficiency and positive social change. Outsource Accelerator defines impact sourcing as “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” This approach benefits both the Read more…
2023
As a military spouse-founded/led corporation on a mission to employ military spouses, we’ve always strived for meaningful collaboration that brings value to all. When Liza and Erica started Instant Teams in 2016, many of the company’s first customers were fellow military spouse entrepreneurs. As we’ve grown Instant Teams over the past 7 years (and launched Read more…
2023
As a female-founded company, Instant Teams is incredibly passionate about promoting and supporting women in the workplace – especially those in tech. Our CEO and Founder, Liza Rodewald, is a 4x entrepreneur and software engineer with more than 20 years of technical experience and has built multimillion-dollar enterprise software for the government and healthcare industry. Read more…
2023
Business process outsourcing isn’t new – but companies are reevaluating their vendors and looking for increasingly agile solutions. Enter Instant Teams. Our customers trust us to create workforce solutions to meet customer service, operational, sales, and technology demands. We’re not your traditional BPO partner – and we’re proud of that. Business process outsourcing with Instant Read more…
2023
Instant Teams’ CEO Liza Rodewald was recently in NYC for the JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bunker Labs’ CEOcircle and the kick-off “fly-in” event. CEOcircle is an exec-level accountability group for veteran and military spouse CEOs with businesses in a growth stage. Liza, as founder and CEO of Instant Teams, was selected to be a Read more…
2023
September was a busy month for us here at Instant Teams! While we’re primarily a remote company, we always jump at the chance to connect in person with our teammates, partners, and customers. Here’s a quick rundown: In September, our team spoke at VetsInTech, attended HubSpot’s INBOUND Conference and the Defense Innovation Summit; sponsored MilSpouseFest Read more…
2023
When we launched Twelve Million Plus, we wanted to give military spouses a safe place to connect and share their stories. We’re excited to highlight Devon’s experiences as a male military spouse and working father. (Did you know 8% of military spouses identify as male?) Devon’s Story Devon and his family have moved all over – Read more…
2023
As a military spouse-founded/led corporation on a mission to employ military spouses, we’ve always strived for meaningful collaboration that brings value to all. When Liza and Erica started Instant Teams in 2016, many of the company’s first customers were fellow military spouse entrepreneurs. As we’ve grown Instant Teams over the past 7 years (and launched Read more…
2023
As a female-founded company, Instant Teams is incredibly passionate about promoting and supporting women in the workplace – especially those in tech. Our CEO and Founder, Liza Rodewald, is a 4x entrepreneur and software engineer with more than 20 years of technical experience and has built multimillion-dollar enterprise software for the government and healthcare industry. Read more…
2023
Building community is the heart of what we’re doing at Twelve Million Plus. Each week, we sit down with a military spouse and share their story. We recently had the privilege to meet up with LaPora Lindsey. We learned A LOT – and we’re still feeling inspired. LaPora is a nationally recognized speaker on workforce Read more…
2023
Huge news for military spouses! According to the United States Army Garrison Italy website states, “Dependents in Italy with a missione visa are now authorized to telework to U.S. employers.” We’ll say it again: this is incredible news for military families and remote work opportunities for military spouses stationed in Italy! The SOFA has long Read more…
2023
It’s a historic day for the ongoing fight to improve Military Spouse Employment. From the White House’s official announcement, “Today, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, President Biden will announce a comprehensive set of executive actions to increase the economic security of military and veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. Joined by First Lady Jill Biden, alongside Read more…
2023
Okay, we know the frequent moves and assignments in the middle of nowhere aren’t easy on your resume. (That’s why, here at Instant Teams, we don’t look at your career in a linear way.) We’re here to change your perspective and highlight four (of many!) soft skills military spouses bring to the table. We hope Read more…
2023
It’s Military Spouse Appreciation Month! Today, we’re highlighting a military spouse and one of our Twelve Million Plus community members. Charli is a military spouse born and raised in a military family. Her father served in the Army, her brother was in the Marines, and her husband was active-duty Army for 14 years. She and Read more…
2023
We’re thrilled to share another employee success story! Rachel is a military spouse and working mom. She’s been with Instant Teams for more than two years and was recently hired full-time by one of our customers. Rachel’s been a huge asset to Instant Teams, and we wish her luck on her next adventure! Rachel’s Remote Read more…
2023
Meet Jerie Ann, one of our Remote Team Members. Jerie Ann is a Program Assistant with the USO Military Transitions Program. She’s an Air Force veteran, military spouse, and working mom. Jerie Ann’s Remote Journey We’re thrilled to share another one of our team member’s stories. Jerie Ann served in the USAF for three years Read more…
2023
Meet Heather, an Instant Teams Remote Team Member. Heather is a Marine Corps spouse and business management professional with 14 years of experience. She’s worked in higher education, military support services, venture capital firms, not-for-profits, and data management. Heather’s Remote Work Journey Growing up in a military family and then marrying into the military, Heather Read more…
2022
Meet our Business Analyst, Ariane. Ariane is a military spouse, a working mom, and a key member of our Customer Success team. We’re thrilled to share her story! Ariane’s Remote Work Journey As an Army spouse, Ariane juggled frequent moves, deployments, and child care. It made it difficult to find a job in her career Read more…
2022
Meet Instant Teams’ FIRST employee, Anne! She has been at Instant Teams since September 2017. Anne is an Army veteran and working parent. Anne first met Instant Teams Founder and CEO Liza Rodewald at a veteran hiring event at Fort Drum in New York. She had recently finished her four-year Army contract, where she played Read more…
2022
Meet one of our employees, Katrina! Katrina joined Instant Teams two years ago and currently works as an administrative assistant on two different accounts. She’s a proud Navy spouse and loves to bake, sew, and craft. Originally from Indiana, Katrina and her family are currently stationed in Guam. As a busy mom of three, Read more…
2022
It’s fair to say that most military spouses, veterans, and caregivers who want to work with Instant Teams are looking for quality remote work options, a flexible schedule, and competitive pay. We’re thrilled to have them join us—we take pride in offering quality work-from-home career alternatives for underserved groups. This, of course, is why Read more…
2022
Meet Caston, one of our Remote Team Members. Caston is an experienced educator, entrepreneur, radio operations manager, and minister. He’s also one of our Peer Coaches. Caston’s Remote Journey During the pandemic, Caston left his job as a radio station’s operation manager and set out to find a new role. He needed one that would Read more…
2021
“Why don’t you just stay home with your kids?” That’s a question military spouses often encounter — whether it’s one someone asks them or one they’re asking themselves.
2021
The military spouse career roadmap is full of twists and turns. And sometimes, you might find yourself on an extended pitstop — anticipated or not.
2023
We have a HUGE announcement! Instant Teams is thrilled to be named a 2023 OA Outsourcing Impact Champion! The OA Outsourcing Impact Awards recognize outsourcing companies positively impacting community building, education, diversity, and health. Here’s how we placed: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Gold); “Supporting the force behind the force” Community Building (Bronze); “Marketplace on a Read more…
2023
At Instant Teams, we’re using impact sourcing to directly support the military community. Per Outsource Accelerator, impact sourcing is “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” (If you missed our recent blog on impact sourcing, you can check it out here.) Military spouses are often overlooked in Read more…
2023
Do you feel joy or pride in your work? Do you know the difference between joy and happiness? Do you know how to tell if the software you created is a win? Curious about any of the above? you’ll want to check out our recent LinkedIn live, “ Joy + Purpose = Good Business.” (If Read more…
2023
Impact sourcing continues to emerge as an influential concept within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Impact sourcing goes beyond traditional outsourcing by emphasizing efficiency and positive social change. Outsource Accelerator defines impact sourcing as “an employment model focused on providing opportunities for the marginalized people in the services sector.” This approach benefits both the Read more…
2023
Business process outsourcing isn’t new – but companies are reevaluating their vendors and looking for increasingly agile solutions. Enter Instant Teams. Our customers trust us to create workforce solutions to meet customer service, operational, sales, and technology demands. We’re not your traditional BPO partner – and we’re proud of that. Business process outsourcing with Instant Read more…
2023
Instant Teams uses skills accelerators, online assessments, and e-interviews to screen and verify candidates, saving employers valuable time and resources while enabling them to hire highly skilled candidates directly through the Instant Teams Talent Marketplace. Our talent pool – largely represented by the military-connected community – and our approach to skills-based hiring and assessments help Read more…
2023
Remote interviews – regardless if the job you’re applying for is 100% virtual or not – have become a more common practice for employers looking to add a new team member. Although the setting is different from an in-person interview, it’s important for candidates to remember that many of the same rules apply. As a Read more…
2023
Growing your career or finding a new job is overwhelming. We get it. Sometimes it feels like you need to find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow to make any progress. At Instant Teams, we’re all about skills and skills-based hiring. (Fun fact: did you know our company name used to Read more…
2022
Did you know…over the last decade, the unemployment rate for military spouses has hovered well above 20%, which is more than five times the national average, according to the Department of Defense? Instant Teams Founders, Liza Rodewald and Erica McMannes, were pioneers in remote work long before the pandemic normalized working from home, enabling military Read more…
2022
In March 2020, a global pandemic forced jobs and schools to abruptly shift to using various forms of remote technology. Many companies and their employees were caught off guard by this dramatic pivot in how to work, but Instant Teams was prepared! Founded remotely by two female active-duty spouses, Instant Teams supports military-connected individuals and Read more…
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