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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

And then you will probably need some office furniture, which can be expensive, especially if you want to ensure proper ergonomics when it comes to your perfect workstation. . In some cases remote staff are paid less than office-based staff, as companies acknowledge the costs of travelling to work.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access. If youre stuck in a situation where you dont feel well enough to go into the office, but werent supplied with a laptop , there is another solution.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

Ian's Messy Desk

With employees exploring alternate ways to work such as telecommuting, managers may no longer see them. For example, if an employee reduces their work hours, they may not be willing or interested in taking a position or promotion that requires extended travel. however, the career impact is the result of unsupported assumptions (e.g.,

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