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5 Ways Gen Z Will Shape Worklife In 2024

Allwork

As Gen Z (born approximately between 1997 and 2012) matures and enters the workforce, they bring with them a set of values , preferences , and technological fluency that has the potential to shape the workplace significantly. This could lead to more companies offering telecommuting options, compressed workweeks, or job-sharing opportunities.

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The Green Business Benefits of Telecommuting

Eco-Office Gals

When exploring the reasons why green businesses would benefit from hiring people who telecommute, probably one of the most obvious ones is that when people are working from home, they are not using gas to drive into the office and the less emissions that are in the air, the better it is for everyone. Definitely. photo by: mccun934.

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Work flexibility: Unconventional arrangements are here to stay

BMT Office Administration

As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. Molly decided on a hybrid work schedule – contributing from home three days a week and coming into the workplace twice. The demand for a flexible workplace. The pandemic provided plenty of time to re-evaluate priorities and lifestyles.

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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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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 23, 2009 Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight? You can just mention in an interview that you’re on a real health kick,” Petrie Sue says. “I

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

Ian's Messy Desk

From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada There are myths or assumptions about what the family-friendly workplace really means. Policies that increase employee health and well-being, foster employee commitment and support families, positively impact everyone (employees; men and women, customers and clients, families and communities.)

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. 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.

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