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

Workplace Insight

James returns following his blacksmithing course in the Peak District to a new discussion format – no more Pinder Ponder, get ready for the reflection section. She is considered a global expert on telecommuting and other flexible workplace trends. She was one of only three witnesses invited to testify before the U.S.

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Work flexibility: Unconventional arrangements are here to stay

BMT Office Administration

As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. A default way to continue business operations during the pandemic, telecommuting has become the favored method of working for many people. By putting in eight to ten hours over the course of four days, employees receive an extra day off each week.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

In essence, it may be up to the employer to decide on what benefits they offer (subject, of course, to local regulations). . For example, in California their telecommuting law requires employers to reimburse staff for their work equipment and other expenses, such as internet and laptops.

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A definitive new book on the madness of hybrid working goes one step beyond

Workplace Insight

Including “telecommuting”, which Lake says has “a historic feel to it”. But of course, this is important history, as it takes us back to where this all started. That starts with a five-page Glossary, explaining all the terms which we have heard over the years, and putting each into context.

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Tech Jobs Moving to the Midwest

Small Business Labs

based software partner"   Technology is, of course, the other driver of this shift. Next-generation IBM and other major corporations are reducing telecommuting and ordering more people back to the office.  The New York Times article covers the Midwest-based  Nexient , whose tagline is "100% U.S.

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Tips on Staying Focused and Disciplined When Working From Home

Office Dynamics

Of course, there is a flip side to the often glorious world of telecommuting. If you are thinking about moving in the near future to a city that has more telecommuting options, look at places that have an extra room where you can set up for work.