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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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Work flexibility: Unconventional arrangements are here to stay

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Without fellow team members around, she worried about lonely days and feared being stuck without assistance if a problem came up. As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. Molly decided on a hybrid work schedule – contributing from home three days a week and coming into the workplace twice.

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

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Others are wondering if they’ll even really need an office at all after two years of their team working remotely without a loss of productivity. 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.

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Are You Turning Into a Zombie Employee?

On The Job

Johnny was speaking of zombies, and he might want to update that warning for the workplace today if he listens to Susan Battley. Telecommuting employees can be vulnerable to becoming zombies if they don’t stay front of mind with their colleagues, customers and managers, she says.

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

Office Dynamics

In an effort to promote work environments that offer the most ideal mix of integration and separation, some companies have worked hard to create environments that are employee-focused. Other companies like Walt Disney are recognized nationwide for their focus on training and team building, as well as the happiness of their employees.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

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PwC’s “Millennials At Work” study shows that many would put off a promotion just to hammer out an ideal schedule for themselves. To attract millennials, offer flex time, telecommuting days and additional vacation time contingent on their work performance. Collaborative work. Fast-paced trajectory.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Are You Stuck in Gender.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Are You Stuck in Gender Communication Traps at Work? Don’t be afraid to ask for a well-deserved promotion “for fear of not being seen as appreciative.”