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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”. The personal computer and modem connected to a phone socket allowed some of us to do that in the 90s (a few, even before that). But of course, this is important history, as it takes us back to where this all started.

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Working From Home a Challenge

On The Job

This is followed by the fundraising phone call from the Fraternal Order of Canadian Geese Police; the neighbor wanting to know if we’re having trouble with moles; and the movie rental store informing us we have five movies that are six weeks overdue (oh, crap). Tags: interruptions working from home telecommuting. Put on blinders.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  Telecommuters, home-based business people, road warriors and independent workers are increasingly using these tools and resources to “work alone together”.  This growing ability to network, collaborate and socialize is making independent work more attractive, and 2012 will see the trend towards independent work continue to grow. 

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A Look at the Most Underrated Ways to Be More Productive

Productivityist

If you telecommute or work solely from home, having a designated work space is crucial to your level of productivity. Evernote syncs notes, webpages, files, images (literally everything) from your computer, phone or tablet and categorizes everything so you can find what you need immediately. Have the right tools. Information'