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

BMT Office Administration

A lengthy commute in traffic can add a lot of time and stress to someone’s workday and speed up burnout. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that an employer can save $11,000 on average per year for each half-time telecommuter. However, some businesses may have needs that do not suit telecommuting. In-person only.

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27 Ways to Re-Energize Your Career Without Changing Jobs

Eat Your Career

Telecommute. Volunteer to take on a new project that forces you to do something different, learn something new, work with new people, or simply explore a new side of your professional abilities. Create a lunch and learn group. You can probably learn a lot from the conversation. Others simply can’t stand it.

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Productivity Nuggets Of The Week (September 11 2010)

Productivity Bits

Put into practice the lessons that you will learn. Although this addresses the needs of the telecommuters, most of the tips are likewise applicable to the cubicle dwellers. How To Reduce Job Stress And Increase Work Productivity – Negative stress at work can kill productivity. And, don’t just enjoy them.

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The New Frontier for Business: Work-Life Integration

Office Dynamics

Just as you must learn to not feel guilty taking a work call while on vacation, you must learn to allow yourself to take a personal call while in the office. billion people that make up the global workforce telecommute. Some organizations may not be on board with this, but they should be; the trend is increasing.

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Work-life Integration vs Separation: How to Find the Perfect Middle Ground

Office Dynamics

In addition to that, Colgate-Palmolive offers some great benefits, such as flexible work hours for their employees, telecommute options, and nearby back-up childcare centers, which is a nice perk for work-at-home parents. Wegmans is another company that really excels in this area. America is a land of incentive.

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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

I think that journaling can also be a great way to relieve stress and remain confident during a job search. I know many people who say that journaling not only relieves stress, but is very empowering. You are so right about the stress creep that happens months into unemployment. It's a new way of thinking.

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

On The Job

People who are at work are busy, stressed out, and are unwilling to speak to someone they don't know (and sometimes they're unwilling to speak to someone they do know). But, I learned from the experience that it was just a waste of my energies that could have been better focused elsewhere. November 18, 2009 2:09 PM Anita said.

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