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5 Ways Gen Z Will Shape Worklife In 2024

Allwork

As Gen Z (born approximately between 1997 and 2012) matures and enters the workforce, they bring with them a set of values , preferences , and technological fluency that has the potential to shape the workplace significantly. They are likely to drive the demand for remote work options and flexible hours, seeking a better work-life balance.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  2012 will see more small businesses recognize and take advantage of this key competitive advantage.    Telecommuters, home-based business people, road warriors and independent workers are increasingly using these tools and resources to “work alone together”.   Technology Trends.   Technology Trends.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Get Even Greener in 2013

Eco-Office Gals

There was an article published at the end of 2012 about a school district in Seattle that saved approximately $1.5 Consider telecommuting. Even if you don’t want a full-time virtual office, you might want to consider making Fridays a telecommute day. Turn off what you’re not using. photo by: HCHMD.

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How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees

Office Dynamics

In fact, between 2005 and 2012, the number of remote workers in the U.S. government have found that allowing employees to telecommute, when done correctly, can increase employee productivity and satisfaction, reduce costs for the company, reduce employee turnover and allow access to a larger talent pool. grew by almost 80 percent.

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Commuting Comfort: Tech Toys to Enjoy the Ride

Productivity Bits

There is no way of avoiding commuting, until we all telecommute, so why not make it a bit more enjoyable. Coming out in 2012 is a little box that will give your car a lesson in tech. There is no doubt that commuting to work has its struggles. Here are a few tech toys that can brighten your day and make the commute a little better.

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IBM Cuts Telecommuting and the Paradox of Place

Small Business Labs

Those who have been telecommuting have the choice of moving or leaving the company. IBM, of course, isn't the only well known example of a company reducing or eliminating telecommuting. Yahoo rather famously did this several years ago and Google and Apple have always tried to limit telecommuting.