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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

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. Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? 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. In-person only.

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Attracting Millennials: Understanding What Millennials Want in a Career

Office Dynamics

To attract millennials, offer flex time, telecommuting days and additional vacation time contingent on their work performance. Allow your millennial staff to have a voice in projects and group them with mentors or co-workers so they can draw out each other’s talents. Collaborative work.

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Help! My Boss Is a Jerk

Eat Your Career

You need someone who will listen with compassion but also remain professional and be your mentor. Maybe you can telecommute a few days a week. Of course, this should go without saying but please choose your ally wisely. This is not a gossip fest or a vent session. Forget It or Get Gone. This shouldn’t be an emotional decision.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

And I do understand that money does not buy happiness, etc etc, but we do heroes, mentors and models of good behavior. Those of us who have been in the workforce for a longer period of time owe it to ourselves to help them, mentor them and encourage them. the CEOs who dominate the news shows are not indicative of those who I know.

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