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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

survey found that more than three-quarters of departing workers wouldn't recommend their employer to others , the worst percentage in five years. Census data show that more employers are letting workers set up home offices to get work done with 61 percent more workers considering home their primary workplace in 2009 compared with 2005.

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Tips From Successful Job Seekers

On The Job

In October 2009 — when thousands of people were losing jobs — Woody was hired as communications manager for Association Headquarters Inc. I suggested in my cover letter some ideas to pique the employer's interest," she says. in Mount Laurel, N.J. She says she learned of the job through a former colleague on Facebook.