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NeoCon 2022: Leveraging Design To Support ‘Untethered Working’ And A Hybrid Future

Allwork

However, the majority of manufacturers at NeoCon were focused on just one space in the workplace ecosystem: the office. While they recognize the need to connect on and offsite workers, little attention was devoted to equipping other spaces in the ecosystem, most specifically home offices or even coworking spaces. .

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How Does Working from Home…well…Work?- Responding to COVID-19

Tips From T. Marie

While the mental image of working from your couch while Netflix plays in the background might be the first thing you think of when you hear the words ‘work from home’, those of us who have experience will tell you that’s simply not realistic. Email, Skype, Zoom and Phones. My second choice would be a phone call.

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5 Tips to Make Filing Taxes Easier for Freelancers in 2023

Success

According to Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, freelancers can often take tax deductions on things like: Travel and lodging expenses if you travel to see clients, attend a business-related conference or other costs necessary to develop your business Education and certifications that help your business grow Office expenses like rent or the home office (..)

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How To Create Personal Connections When You’re A Digital Business

Tips From T. Marie

On the phone. Phone conversations can make it easier to connect with others. Still, some people have a really hard time communicating by phone. A great tip I received early in my career was to smile while talking to someone on the phone. I hated talking on the phone, but I always seemed to have jobs that required it.

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From commuting to computers, finding balance in the hybrid workplace

Workplace Insight

On top of that, while working from home we live in our ‘virtual office’. Forget switching conference rooms, just click into the new link. Pick up your phone and call them. Working from home reduces your mobility by a landslide. Going from one meeting to the next? Need lunch? Take ten steps to your kitchen.

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Are You Covering All Expense Bases?

Step It Up VA Coaching

Consider the expenses you incur in these areas: Rent/Mortgage: If you rent or lease an office space, be sure you can easily cover that, and any additional fees that are involved (maintenance, snow removal, etc.) Most VAs work from home offices. Do you attend networking conferences a few times a year?

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10 Signs You're a High Maintenance Employee

On The Job

You insist on a certain chair in the conference room. You complain when the brand of coffee you favor isn't used in the office coffee pot. You complain when the brand of coffee you favor isn't used in the office coffee pot. You use the office Skype system to pass along the tidbits to overseas colleagues. Or LinkedIn.

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