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

BMT Office Administration

Deciding on the best course policy for your workplace can be tricky. If you’re still debating what your remote work policy should look like, you’re not alone. There are a number of policies to consider. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter.

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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. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection.

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8 Work-Life Balance Myths

Ian's Messy Desk

Some of the commonly held myths and the corresponding reality checks are as follows: Family-Friendly policies are soft HR issues, mainly for women. With employees exploring alternate ways to work such as telecommuting, managers may no longer see them. Many companies offer their work-life balance policies to employees at all levels.

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Increase Productivity

Ian's Messy Desk

The number of productivity how-to websites is staggering. Related articles by Zemanta How to get staff to develop a learning plan (deangroom.wordpress.com) 5 Tips to Boost Productivity in a Small or Home Business (brighthub.com) Telecommuting and Productivity (brighthub.com) Get Some Help! Research on-line.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Ninety-nine percent of companies have a policy that says you can’t give a letter of recommendation for an employee because it’s a liability and a risk if the employee doesn’t work out for the other employer,” Atkins says. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy.

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Is Your Career in Jeopardy Because of Your Weight?

On The Job

Some employers have gotten very aggressive with their smoking policies, even dismissing workers who smoke on their own time. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? 5 tips for working at home with your significant o.

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

Not only has President Obama expressed support of unions, but his appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “have fundamentally changed the face of the NLRB, and are poised to make much more union-friendly policies,” says Shanti Atkins , a lawyer and president and CEO of ELT Inc. in San Francisco.

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