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A definitive new book on the madness of hybrid working goes one step beyond

Workplace Insight

Including “telecommuting”, which Lake says has “a historic feel to it”. Beyond that chatter in the magazines and PR mailshots claiming either ‘everyone can work from home; the office is dead’ or the other camp pressing for a ‘back to the office’ future.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Talk with your manager. If you’re already meeting with your manager on a consistent basis, use the meetings as an opportunity to discuss your career path. If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. Ask “If not now, then when?”

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Working From Home a Challenge

On The Job

But should I finally manage to contain the four-legged animals, the two-legged ones soon take up the challenge. You cannot look around too much when you’re working from home or you’ll notice the dishwasher that needs unloading or a new magazine you want to read. Tags: interruptions working from home telecommuting. del.icio.us.

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Future Shock: a message from the past that defines the present

Workplace Insight

‘Future shock’ was a term Toffler had first used in a magazine article in the 1960s while he was working as a researcher for IBM. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. In 1972, an eponymous film based on his most famous work was released.

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

Success

In this post, we’ll dive into books that speak to the three following categories: Books on personal habits, attitudes and approaches Mental health and work books Books for entrepreneurs Books for managers and founders Read on to discover 45 of the best professional development books. You’ll meet Jon Deng, a U.S.

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