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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. A lifelong night owl, she loved staying up late to watch old movies without needing to get up early the next morning to make the dreaded hour-long commute to the office. When Molly’s company started bringing workers back on-site, she felt conflicted.

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

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FlexJobs’ survey of more than 2,100 employees who worked from home during the pandemic found that 51% reported being more productive while working remotely. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. Conduct a survey. Be flexible.

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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

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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. You may or may not work full time for an employer, and you usually spend at least some time during a workweek laboring from home or a nearby coffee shop. A recent Corporate Executive Board Co.