Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

F or people who have never done it, working from home often holds the allure of a thing with infinite advantages: no boss, no commute, no annoying coworkers, more freedom, less stress, and so on in a never-ending list of awesomeness. Employ a closed-door policy that will prevent interruption and increase efficiency.

2011 100

2011 Copyright Home Office Expenses 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. With employees exploring alternate ways to work such as telecommuting, managers may no longer see them. Many companies offer their work-life balance policies to employees at all levels.

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Policies Health 2010 Telecommuting 100

On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2010

That our vacations are nothing but telecommuting in disguise? Anyone who violates the policy more than once has to buy everyone coffee the next morning. Be aware of the stresses everyone faces on the job, and how your actions contribute to that. Is it that our work has become so critical that we can’t take even one night off?

Telecommuting 100

Telecommuting 2010 Social Media Interviewing 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Some employers have gotten very aggressive with their smoking policies, even dismissing workers who smoke on their own time. Americans spend about $30 billion a year on weight-loss products, but stress – such as working longer hours -- has been shown to contribute to weight gain. 5 tips for working at home with your significant o.

Health 100

Health 2009 Job Hunting Telecommuting 100