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How to Make Working From Home Sustainable

Eco-Office Gals

If you’re working from home, you’re already on the right track to a sustainable workplace. Whichever group you fall into, telecommuting itself is a sustainable choice. Something like Google Docs can act as your company’s knowledge base so you never have to use paper. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

BMT Office Administration

Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. However, some businesses may have needs that do not suit telecommuting. In-person only.

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Book Review: The Fifth Age of Work

Small Business Labs

The Fifth Age of Work  describes how a broad mix of shifts and trends are transforming work and the workplace. The author, Drew Jones, is well suited to take on this subject. Evernote, Dropbox), and communication channels (e.g., Evernote, Dropbox), and communication channels (e.g.,

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How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees

Office Dynamics

government have found that allowing employees to telecommute, when done correctly, can increase employee productivity and satisfaction, reduce costs for the company, reduce employee turnover and allow access to a larger talent pool. For up to ten people, Google Hangouts or Skype work great. grew by almost 80 percent.

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Work-life Integration vs Separation: How to Find the Perfect Middle Ground

Office Dynamics

In addition to that, Colgate-Palmolive offers some great benefits, such as flexible work hours for their employees, telecommute options, and nearby back-up childcare centers, which is a nice perk for work-at-home parents. Wegmans is another company that really excels in this area.

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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. At my workplace, the setup wasnt too difficult. Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A Atkins says this is just one example of employees being unfamiliar with their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Others include: • Speaking your mind. Thanks, Karen.

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