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10 Great Gift Ideas for Coworkers

On The Job

Full disclosure: A family member works for the company that makes these mugs, but that doesn't change the fact that this tumbler gets rave reviews.) The Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella is the one that other people will try to borrow -- don't let them. Travel charger. Keyboard stickers. Packing cubes. Swiss Army Knife.

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Want to Reach Your Potential? Be a Learner

Success

Companies would say, ‘Here are the people we have, here are the people we need.… In the decades since, the old model of staying true to one company has continued to erode—and employers’ loyalty to workers has slid correspondingly. In some high-tech fields, companies are widely seen as more generous to workers as well.

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Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint

Eco-Office Gals

Today’s environmentally-minded companies are always looking for ways to make their carbon footprint smaller. Think about implementing a thin-client setup where employees use low-end terminals (often a monitor, keyboard and mouse) connected to a server which runs the operating systems and applications they need. Adopting Telecommuters.

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Creating Your Freedom Business - Expert Panel Shares Tips (Part 3)

Stephanie LH Calahan

When I travel, I take my laptop and Kindle Fire. My iPad has an awesome case and keyboard made by Zagg (in red of course to match my business brand!).   Tips for Health Conscious Travelers. Many of clients travel for work and pleasure, crossing multiple time zones.   Keeping It Simple. difference between us).

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Could You Telecommute From Italy?

On The Job

Or cleaning out my keyboard that has become gummed up with peanut butter (the hazards of eating at your desk.) Frangipane had been working for a software company where he is still employed five miles from his home in Florida. Sometimes the highlight of my day is meeting the new UPS driver. First you have to do a little planning.

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

I got to work directly with the EA to the CEO of the company. Then I would focus on the daily processes and get in agreement as to how you both will handle them such as daily huddles, travel, meetings, follow-up, and email. I do remember one time when an executive assistant mentored me. I use a few good apps special to my needs.

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Don't Let the Numbers Get You Down

On The Job

In fact, when my kids have homework that starts off with something like “If a train leaves the station and is traveling at 80 m.p.h…” I sort of hear this buzzing sound in my ears and my vision starts to blur around the edges. His reaction was immediate: he reported the unethical conduct to company lawyers who then forwarded it to Lotus.

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