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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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As the COVID-19 pandemic pushed businesses to embrace telecommuting, many were surprised by the resulting boost in productivity. It’s no wonder that substantial data indicates increased productivity for telecommuting employees.

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IBM Cuts Telecommuting and the Paradox of Place

Small Business Labs

Those who have been telecommuting have the choice of moving or leaving the company. IBM, of course, isn't the only well known example of a company reducing or eliminating telecommuting. Yahoo rather famously did this several years ago and Google and Apple have always tried to limit telecommuting.

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Remote work boom creates risk of professional isolation, study finds

Workplace Insight

Researchers from Colorado State University found that remote employees experiencing isolation reported feeling less engaged and more depleted at work, potentially leading to burnout. The results revealed a clear connection: employees feeling isolated also reported higher depletion and lower job engagement.

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Tools that Make Telecommuting Easier

Eco-Office Gals

If not managed properly, it can be downright overwhelming. Here are a few of the best: Clearview Telecom Expense Management Software. Clearview Telecom Expense Management Software makes this process very easy. Telecommunication expense reporting. Vendor Management System. Accessible from anywhere. Accessories.

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The Green Business Benefits of Telecommuting

Eco-Office Gals

When exploring the reasons why green businesses would benefit from hiring people who telecommute, probably one of the most obvious ones is that when people are working from home, they are not using gas to drive into the office and the less emissions that are in the air, the better it is for everyone. It can increase productivity. Definitely.

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5 Ways Gen Z Will Shape Worklife In 2024

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workforce next year, according to a Glassdoor trend forecast report. This could lead to more companies offering telecommuting options, compressed workweeks, or job-sharing opportunities. Gen Z will outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce For the first time in history, Gen Z is expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the U.S.

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New DOL bulletin — Compensable break time for remote employees

BMT Office Administration

Continuing its exploration of how working time issues impact nonexempt telecommuters, the DOL’s latest FAB evaluates the compensability of break time. The DOL requires you to maintain a reasonable method for nonexempts to report their working time. FMLA issues are also addressed in the FAB and in a new FLSA opinion letter.