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Is the Traditional Office the Least Productive Place to Work?

Small Business Labs

Last summer we did a lot of interviews (over 60) with members of U.S.  For example, the Costs and Benefits of Telecommuting are nicely described by the smart folks over at the Telework Research Network.  A major benefit of telecommuting from home, backed up by numerous examples, is increased productivity.

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5 Things You Should Know About a Company Before You Accept Their Offer

Productivity Bits

Some companies, for example, have dress down Fridays, indoor golf tournaments, birthday celebrations the first Friday of every month, and little things that make working at a company a little more fun. Telecommuting, sometimes even just part time, has now become acceptable within many companies.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. I interviewed John Baldoni recently, and he provide a road map of how to get your career un-stuck.

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Stop blaming yourself. Don’t set the bar so high.

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5 tips for working at home with your significant other

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 9, 2009 5 tips for working at home with your significant other The tough times have brought about a lot of changes, both personally and professionally. Kathryn, I love that idea.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

BMT Office Administration

For example, under the original SECURE Act, businesses with fewer than 100 employees could receive a tax credit for up to 50% of their administrative costs if they offered retirement plans to their staff. For example, Congress included the provision of de minimis financial incentives in the SECURE 2.0 How does it do that?

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