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Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

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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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As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. Many companies turn to their webpages and social media accounts to promote their flexible arrangements. A default way to continue business operations during the pandemic, telecommuting has become the favored method of working for many people.

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

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You want to allow employees to work in their preferred work environment, but some job duties will require employees to go to a physical worksite to interact with clients, co-workers, or use specialized equipment at times. However, some businesses may have needs that do not suit telecommuting. Be flexible.

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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. Employees have characterized the company environment there as having a “work-hard-play-hard” type of attitude for all involved.

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3 Essential Green Business Practices

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Telecommuting is the wave of the future; there’s simply no getting around this. Not only do people often get more done by working in a comfortable home environment, but doing so can actually help to cut down on waste in a variety of different ways. Allow Employees to Work From Home.

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Tips for Setting Up an Eco Friendly Business Online

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By having all of your staff work from the comfort of their own homes, that cuts out the need to telecommute; that means that you’re doing your part to keep the air quality levels balanced. Plus, there are studies to support that people who work at home tend to be more productive because they are working in a preferred environment.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

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.