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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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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Learn about the options that may exist, and get the department’s input on how you can continue to learn and grow in your position. If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Train and mentor others.

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

BMT Office Administration

Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. Many employers have new hires work in-person with a trainer or mentor for a few weeks and gradually start working partially or fully remotely as they learn the ropes and become more independent.

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Help! My Boss Is a Jerk

Eat Your Career

This is a skill I learned when I became a coach. You need someone who will listen with compassion but also remain professional and be your mentor. Either learn to live with it or move on. Maybe you can telecommute a few days a week. A coach is often a great resource for this kind of discussion. Design the Alliance.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Roberta, Hopefully, everyone -- no matter the age -- will learn important lessons such as being more resourceful, networking and being resilient. We can learn so much from history, but as soon as things start to do well again, we seem to forget everything we learned. At least they will be that way for a couple of years!

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