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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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Earth Talk: Greening the office

Eco-Office Gals

From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine. Telecommute: Encourage workers to work at home when possible to save car trips. Magazine, P.O. Share and Enjoy: Tags: Green Business Green Tips business Clean E-Waste environment environmental magazine Green green office lighting Recycled thegreenoffice.com waste.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? This article first appeared in Executive Secretary Magazine , a global training publication and must read for any administrative professional. Ask “If not now, then when?”

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Working From Home a Challenge

On The Job

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. That means you need to take breaks and toss the football with the kids, have coffee with your significant other or just put your feet up and read that favorite magazine for a while.

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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. Related Stories The Rise of The Smart Magazine The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide How to Avoid the Bad Meeting Trap. Have the right tools. Information'

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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. His influence spread globally and his words resonate to this day.