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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity A re you stuck at home because youre sick? If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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Protecting Your Job in Tough Times

On The Job

I guess that's just one of the mysteries of the universe I may never quite grasp, sort of like why we call the male presidential candidates by their last names or formal titles (Senator McCain) while referring to Senator Clinton as "Hillary," as if she's the girl who takes coffee orders for the office. Network like crazy.

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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023

Allwork

Examples include online storage such as Dropbox and iCloud, databases, software, and networking.? . DEI refers to the strategies businesses take to ensure that their culture encourages the fair, equal treatment of all employees, from how they are treated, paid and supported in the workplace. . Hiring Freeze . Internet of Things

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5 Tips for Staying Productive When Working From Home

Productivity Bits

Keep business contacts, company records, invoices, important dates and reference materials in a centralized location that is well-organized and easy to access. Interrupting workflow to restock or change direction in production often leads to significant delays and opportunities for distraction. Utilize technology to increase organization.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

Social networking. Employers aren’t supposed to know about an employee’s sex, religion or politics, but the employee forgets about the boss now having access to the information (through social networking),” Atkins says. That’s when social networking can become a real problem for companies and may result in a lawsuit, Atkins says.

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