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Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Those are lessons he says other telecommuters need to take to heart. Working from his Cambridge, Mass.,

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Is Remote Work Good for Your Career?

On The Job

I've been covering such stories for a long (long) time, since technology made it possible for someone to stay connected to the office via a phone and PC. Here's how it unfolds: The company uses telecommuting or remote work as a way to attract and retain workers. It's a great perk, they say. Workers are thrilled.

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Answering Your Phone: Is it You or Memorex?

Make or Break Moments

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on August 25, 2010 under Telephone Moments | 2 Comments to Read Often our first interaction with our customer is over the phone. In this age of emails, voice mail and telecommuting, so many customers are simply seeking a human being to discuss their business or concerns with.

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5 Things You Should Know About a Company Before You Accept Their Offer

Productivity Bits

Y ou’ve just received a phone call offering you a job. Telecommuting, sometimes even just part time, has now become acceptable within many companies. Find out whether telecommuting may be available at some point, if that’s something in which you are interested. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Guest Post.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 3 Ways to Quit Being So Rude With.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 2, 2010 3 Ways to Quit Being So Rude With Technology In the good old days, you put in your time at work then went home. That our vacations are nothing but telecommuting in disguise?

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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, November 17, 2009 8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market While I knew there was a good chance the unemployment rate would go up, when I heard the latest figures were 10.2

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5 tips for working at home with your significant other

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, November 9, 2009 5 tips for working at home with your significant other The tough times have brought about a lot of changes, both personally and professionally. Stay connected.

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