On The Job

MAY 4, 2020

I've been covering such stories for a long (long) time, since technology made it possible for someone to stay connected to the office via a phone and PC. Here's how it unfolds: The company uses telecommuting or remote work as a way to attract and retain workers. It's a great perk, they say. Workers are thrilled.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. For example, in California their telecommuting law requires employers to reimburse staff for their work equipment and other expenses, such as internet and laptops. You’ll also most likely need some office stationary like files, paper, pens and staplers.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Y ou’ve just received a phone call offering you a job. Telecommuting, sometimes even just part time, has now become acceptable within many companies. Find out whether telecommuting may be available at some point, if that’s something in which you are interested. Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Guest Post.

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Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 21, 2012

The first is to keep the worker as an employee but turn the position into a telecommuting position. Converting an in-office worker to a telecommuting employee saves money by reducing overhead costs. Most employees are going to have the equipment needed at home already, a computer, an internet connection and a phone.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Use your company name in the phone book without the address listing, and answer the phone with your company name. Forget just putting your first initial with your last name in the phone book. If you are suspicious, use your cell phone to call police or drive to a well-lit place or police department. Covering the bases.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

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. If youre stuck in a situation where you dont feel well enough to go into the office, but werent supplied with a laptop , there is another solution.

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On The Job

AUGUST 2, 2010

That our vacations are nothing but telecommuting in disguise? Get colleagues -- and bosses -- to decide no more Blackberries, pagers or cell phones will be allowed in meetings. And, even if the boss or your colleagues aren’t trying to contact you, in all honesty, you’re probably trying to contact them. So, working a lot is nothing new.

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 5, 2012

  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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On The Job

OCTOBER 26, 2007

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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Eat Your Career

MAY 24, 2011

Do you like email, phone or in-person conversation best?). Maybe you can telecommute a few days a week. Here are a few examples of the types of questions you can ask (and the information you can share about yourself) to get things started: How do you prefer to communicate? (Do How often do you like to communicate? Think it through.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 6, 2013

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.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 6, 2013

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.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 5, 2010

Many corporations now allow their employees to telecommute because it cuts down on expenses and the amount of office space needed. Email, instant messengers, text messages, and phone calls are absolutely vital to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients. Short breaks every couple of hours can go a long way to reducing stress.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The advent of cloud computing enabled greater mobility in the workforce, allowing people and teams to telecommute from alternative locations without compromising on collaboration, and driving rapid uptake of coworking and virtual office solutions. . Coliving . Virtual Assistant . Virtual Reality .

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Working From Home Basics by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 02, 2010 I am very quick to promote working from home; whether you are self-employed, a freelancer or telecommute, I believe that working from home can be the lifeline that many small businesses need.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Fay also says some companies haven't set up a way to communicate consistently with remote workers, such as weekly phone calls with managers or Skype interactions with co-workers. That may mean using more instant messaging to stay in contact or scheduling a phone conversation once a day or once a week. People still need to have contact."

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? percent, my reaction on Twitter was automatic: "Double ugh," I wrote.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

This means being careful with TV, the radio, Internet, non-business phone calls and avoiding the temptation to just wander off the job to do something else. Working from home takes a great degree of self-discipline if there is no direct pressure to put in the hours.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

While they each have cell phones for business, they like to use the home land line for conference calls, so coordinated schedules make sure there isn’t a conflict. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Stay connected.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Hochwarter over the phone. 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Can you provide the citation for the Hochwater stuff you discuss? I would love to see it myself. Keep up the good work! Bret December 1, 2009 3:22 PM Anita said.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

That includes, she says, anything introduced into the work environment with personal handheld devices such as smart phones, which can show videos or photos. November 2, 2009 2:23 PM Post a Comment << Home Previous Posts 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Social networking.

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