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How Telecommuting Beats the Recession

Productivity Bits

This form of working from home and using computers and the Internet has been coined telecommuting. Telecommuting Trends. The fastest growing telecommuting roles at the moment are in the fields of freelance data entry, accountancy, business consulting and customer services.

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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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Work flexibility: Unconventional arrangements are here to stay

BMT Office Administration

Without fellow team members around, she worried about lonely days and feared being stuck without assistance if a problem came up. As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. Some industries do not easily lend themselves to certain set-ups. Take healthcare, for instance. Flexible schedule.

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How to Work from Home as an Administrative Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

However, the administrative assistant (telecommute position) has unique challenges compared to the in-person admin assistant. Keep reading to discover the skills and qualities you need to be a successful work from home administrative assistant. What Skills are Needed to do Admin Work from Home? Keep it brief and to the point.

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27 Ways to Re-Energize Your Career Without Changing Jobs

Eat Your Career

We all need to shake up our surroundings now and again. Switch up your weekly routine. Telecommute. Develop a new skill. What skills do you need to hone to achieve your career objectives? It can be intimidating to step up and be the one making decisions and being held accountable. Redesign your office space.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

If you don’t have a weekly meeting, it’s time to set up one so your manager can stay connected to what you’re doing. Are things like a flexible schedule, ability to telecommute, additional days off, other company perks, or an off-cycle promotion an option? Ask “If not now, then when?” The Innovative Admin Charts Their Course.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. Come up with an innovative idea that supports the company’s overall mission strategy. Baldoni says.