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Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Those are lessons he says other telecommuters need to take to heart. Working from his Cambridge, Mass.,

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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”. I.e., the ability to unchain ourselves from places full of paper (early offices) and dial-in to a network from somewhere else. I find them really useful, to capture the text into a visual form which my mind remembers (like ‘mind maps’ for anyone who has used them).

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How to Work from Home as an Administrative Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

However, the administrative assistant (telecommute position) has unique challenges compared to the in-person admin assistant. Effective communication with upper management is an art form. By late spring, approximately 40% of Americans were working from home. Plan for breaks away from the computer to stay fresh and productive.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Your professional network can be a great resource!) Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. Do your homework. Research the market rate in your area.

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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three years. While it can pay off to be active on other social networking sites such as Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn is still a place where most recruiters will go to check out your professional profile.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  Telecommuters, home-based business people, road warriors and independent workers are increasingly using these tools and resources to “work alone together”.  This growing ability to network, collaborate and socialize is making independent work more attractive, and 2012 will see the trend towards independent work continue to grow. 

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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023

Allwork

Examples include online storage such as Dropbox and iCloud, databases, software, and networking.? . It is a network of physical objects — such as vehicles and appliances — which are embedded with electronics, software and sensors to enable them to connect and exchange data. ? . Internet of Things .

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