All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion.

Job Hunting 52

Job Hunting Telecommuting Mentoring Administrative Professionals 52

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three 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.

Telecommuting 100

Telecommuting Resume Cover Letter 2005 100

Productivity Bits

AUGUST 17, 2011

It’s the eleventh hour and you have to send a form to someone with no time to spare. Don’t bother with setting up your printer, making sure it has ink, and getting your computer connected. I took a picture of a fake contract I made up, and loaded it from my photo library into each of the apps. Not anymore.

Fax 100

Fax PDF Dropbox Filing 100

Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

  Telecommuters, home-based business people, road warriors and independent workers are increasingly using these tools and resources to “work alone together”.    Smartphones, the Cloud and mobile computing have been on our top 10 lists in one form or another for years.    Technology Trends.  

2012 100

2012 Social Media Telecommuting Temping 100

On The Job

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Specifically, the bill would give workers the choice of forming unions by getting a majority of employees to sign cards to join, without having to hold a secret ballot election. Currently, the law leaves it up to companies to decide whether employees must hold an election or can organize by checking the union membership cards.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Job Hunting Telecommuting 2009 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

Some managers may have concerns about giving up control over their workforce by implementing supportive policies and practices, however they actually gain more control over outputs and results by giving control of time management to employees. Different people need different forms of flexibility at different points in their lives (i.e.,

Policies 100

Policies Health 2010 Telecommuting 100

On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Dawn Fay , a district president with Robert Half International , says that the biggest hang-up for both remote workers and their bosses is lack of communication. Casual forms of communication — conversations around the office coffeemaker, for example — often are vital forms of connection and information.

Phones 100

Phones Forms Equipment Collaborate 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This is now a more grown up generation,” says Dan Finnigan, CEO of Jobvite. There is nothing like real life to wake people up. When hiring picks up,(and it will), I think we'll see a more humble workforce. Keep up the good work! However, his contact information is in the link if you want to follow up with him.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100