Working from home brought many changes to the workforce, but it has also provided many benefits for our people. Our LFOLR Series gives us a glimpse into the lives of our work-at-home champions and the positive changes it brought to their lives. Meet David Vanlangeveld, certified Benefits Advisor for Everise. In this episode of People of Everise, David talks about his personal work-at-home experience and how convenient it has been for him so far. He also shares his personal hobbies, most notably his love for video games and Star Wars.

When the pandemic first broke out, Everise quickly transitioned over ninety percent of our workforce into remote work environments. Fast-forward to the present day, most of our champions are now working in the safety of their homes. In this installment of People of Everise, we’re introducing a new series - Live from our Living Room - where we interview our work-at-home champions in the comfort of their homes and learn more about them as they share a glimpse into their personal lives and how they’re adjusting to a new work environment.

It's been an eventful year and many unforeseen changes are now shaping the future of how we will work and function as a society. Uncertain market conditions have accelerated the adoption of intelligent tools that can ensure business and social continuity. One of these tools is Artificial Intelligence(AI), which is proving to be the champion that can provide dependable solutions to a post-pandemic world. By enabling us to improve how we work and automating robotic tasks, this smart technology is transforming different industries in profound ways.

We continue our celebration of diversity by featuring more of our people with Hispanic backgrounds in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Meet Roberto Sagastume, Site Director for Everise Guatemala. In this episode of People of Everise, Roberto describes the beauty of Guatemala and its rich cultural heritage, while sharing his passion for automobiles and the people-first culture within Everise.

 Guatemala is best known for its coffee, fascinating Mayan culture, volcanic landscape, and the beautiful, colonial city of Antigua. But most people are just learning about how this small country is loaded with homegrown produce and talent.   

The Esports industry has thrived since movement restrictions increased our time spent at home. Research from Nielsen found that 89% of global consumers played video games and watched video game content during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. But as the world begins to open back up, how does the industry sustain this growth and inspire loyalty amongst their user base?

Everise is taking part in this year’s CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference, organized by the Parks Associates’. The online conference focuses on the connected home and IoT industries and feature Everise General Manager and Systematic Insights® lead, Peter Butler, who will speak at the event on October 7, 2020, during the session, Support: Onboarding and Ongoing Services. 

Culture is an important part of our diversity in Everise, and we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by learning more about Hispanic culture through our people. Meet Martha Grijalva, Director of Operations for Everise. In this episode of People of Everise, Martha talks about her Hispanic heritage and how growing up in a diverse environment influenced her ability to connect with the people around her.

Becoming a licensed agent is more than just a promotion; it’s also a responsibility and a commitment. Our health insurance agents are our champions in providing healthcare support, and they make a huge difference in changing the lives of the people they assist. Meet Heather Borchardt, Customer Service Representative and Licensed Agent for Everise.

Working from home was just one of the many necessary adjustments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once a sought-after perk of working, suddenly became part of the new normal. Before the spread of COVID-19, the number of U.S. employees that regularly worked from home was relatively small.