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Just call it ‘work’; Kate Lister in conversation with the Workplace Geeks

Workplace Insight

She is considered a global expert on telecommuting and other flexible workplace trends. Kate has written or co-authored five books, numerous white papers, and dozens of articles. She was one of only three witnesses invited to testify before the U.S. Senate about expansion of the federal telework program post-COVID-19.

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Telecommuting – a Sure-fire Way to Reduce Productivity and Effectiveness

Small Business CEO

I read with interest the recent, excellent article on telecommuting. It argues that telecommuting reduces a company’s costs, increases its productivity and furthers the green agenda. I should state, early on, that I don’t have any problem with occasional telecommuting. Well-argued as it is, I disagree.

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

He is the director or of AllianceQ , a group of Fortune 500 companies that have collaborated to build a pool of qualified job candidates to match with job openings. What I think would be helpful is an article that addresses what an entry-level job seeker should do, because these are the people for whom no one will stick out their neck.

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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.