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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. Set Clear Expectations.

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Telecommuting: The New Green Business

Small Business CEO

Telecommuting is becoming increasingly popular, with currently more than 29 million U.S. workers telecommuting at least one day per month. This is a growing trend too, as more companies see the positive impact telecommuting can have on the environment, while helping reduce operating costs and increase productivity for their businesses.

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New DOL bulletin — Compensable break time for remote employees

BMT Office Administration

However, things get a bit muddier with remote employees, and the DOL’s guidelines and regulations are constantly being updated. Continuing its exploration of how working time issues impact nonexempt telecommuters, the DOL’s latest FAB evaluates the compensability of break time. Belinda, a data analyst, lives in Guilford, CT.