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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.   While most of the coverage of this is focused on IBM's marketing department, the new policy is going to be extended to other departments at IBM.  At the same time, Gallup reports that overall remote work is increasing.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Atkins says employees should refuse any “nudge, nudge, wink, wink” requests from managers that they work extra time without pay, “and the manager should be reported for asking them to do it,” because under the law, an employee can be disciplined or fired for not reporting it, Atkins says. October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Some employers have gotten very aggressive with their smoking policies, even dismissing workers who smoke on their own time. Recently the American Institute for Cancer Research reported that about 100,500 new cases of cancer are caused by obesity every year. I enjoyed reading your article and sense that this bias is real.

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