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Could You Telecommute From Italy?

On The Job

If you think you have a pretty sweet deal because you're allowed to work from home one or two days a week, consider the arrangement Barry Frangipane managed to make with his employer. He worked for 13 months telecommuting from Venic -- no, not Venice, Calif., Where would be your dream place to telecommute from?

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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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3 Tips to Ensure Remote Workers are Accountable

Office Dynamics

And as Business News Daily notes, allowing employees to telecommute is a great way for business owners to attract talent to their staff. To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone. To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone. Set Clear Expectations.

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Time Management Goals for Executive Assistants

C-Suite Assistants

In such a fast-paced, high-stakes job environment, assistants must become experts in time management. Executive assistants not only have to manage multiple execs’ schedules, but they also have various other responsibilities they didn’t have before. How to Set Time Management Goals As an Executive Assistant.

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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. Bottom line: Successful telecommuting arrangements depend on good communication between you and your WFH employees and setting reasonable expectations regarding working and nonworking time.

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Using the Quarantine to Improve Your Executive Assistant Skills

C-Suite Assistants

As much as half of America’s population moved to a telecommuting role during the pandemic. Over the past few years, telecommuting has consistently been the fastest-growing commuting method. Over the past few years, telecommuting has consistently been the fastest-growing commuting method.

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

BMT Office Administration

Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. The office can also give employees more direct access to management, which may be preferable for employees that need more support or who want to make sure that their efforts are noticed. Weighing your options.