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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access. At my workplace, the setup wasnt too difficult. Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

which specializes in ethics and workplace compliance training, says that showing you’re dedicated by “volunteering” your time is a mistake. “A Atkins says this is just one example of employees being unfamiliar with their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Others include: • Speaking your mind. Thanks, Karen.

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