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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. As a result, employees today put a greater premium on personal needs, mental health, and overall well-being. A default way to continue business operations during the pandemic, telecommuting has become the favored method of working for many people.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

Ian's Messy Desk

From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada There are myths or assumptions about what the family-friendly workplace really means. Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. Thanks for visiting! Management will lose control.

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Increase Productivity

Ian's Messy Desk

Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to improve their work performance. Attend brown-bag lunches, trade shows and conferences.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

As Congress debates health care reform, its worth noting that employers are already taking steps to bring down their health care costs, whether its setting up wellness programs for workers -- or requiring employees who have certain health risks to pay higher insurance deductibles. I think that way you’re sending a clear message.”

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

But because of Twitter or Facebook, right before that termination the boss finds out that the employee has health problems or reveals his or her sexual orientation. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy. If they don't understand it, they should seek help from human resources.

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