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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.

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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

BMT Office Administration

Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. Some businesses do hands-on collaboration or more sporadic brainstorming sessions to elicit innovation. In-person only.

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Book Review: The Fifth Age of Work

Small Business Labs

The Fifth Age of Work  describes how a broad mix of shifts and trends are transforming work and the workplace. The author, Drew Jones, is well suited to take on this subject. Evernote, Dropbox), and communication channels (e.g., Evernote, Dropbox), and communication channels (e.g.,

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How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees

Office Dynamics

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. For up to ten people, Google Hangouts or Skype work great. grew by almost 80 percent.

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Work-life Integration vs Separation: How to Find the Perfect Middle Ground

Office Dynamics

In addition to that, Colgate-Palmolive offers some great benefits, such as flexible work hours for their employees, telecommute options, and nearby back-up childcare centers, which is a nice perk for work-at-home parents. Wegmans is another company that really excels in this area. America is a land of incentive.