Bill Jensen and Josh Klein's new book, "Hacking Work" is about righteous rule-breaking. Here, the authors explain how, with a helping hand, you can improve your situation at work.READ»
Working remotely is so liberating--you get to do what you do best, in a location of your choice, without your co-workers or boss always looking over your shoulder. But telecommuting also requires a lot more effort when it comes to maintaining relationships and connections with people back at the office. READ»
Just because you're not physically located in the office doesn't mean you can't be a present, productive, member of your team. These days, working remotely is easier, cheaper, and more necessary than ever. More companies allow ...READ»
Three times in the past couple of weeks I’ve heard a variation of the same story that should serve as a cautionary tale for all managers: You have a highly valued, competent current or prospective employee who ...READ»
Currently, over 34-million Americans regularly telecommute, working from a virtual wireless platform reports the U.S. Department of Commerce. Fueled by high-speed broadband adoption, better collaboration tools (SaaS), and growing ...READ»
Internet MarketingWork from homePrivate Label RightsOur vision at PLR Internet Marketing is to provide a quality online resource that is dedicated to helping individuals with the information to achieve financial growth in the online ...READ»
I'm proud to announce that Work+Life Fit, Inc. is part of the first class of employers to be certified as Flex-Friendly! If you visit my Work+Life Fit blog you will see this cool Flex-Friendly 2010 emblem. So, what is the ...READ»
More than 1 out of 10 adult workers are self-employed, and that number tends to go up in a recession. To anyone yoked to a traditional nine-to-five job, the idea of being your own boss and working from home might sound like ...READ»
IDC recently released a report
with some astonishing figures on mobile workers, forecasting more than
1 billion worldwide by the end of 2010. But wait – Google took it one
further, with the director of its European operations ...READ»
[video_twistage 1]In this uncertain job market, there has been one booming segment -- home office construction. There are now almost 20 million home offices in the United States. But working at home means you're living with your tech. ...READ»
Working from home is impossible:Have you wondered why so many people treat coffee shops as workstations? I’ve finally figured it out. No, no, it’s got little to do with this recession even though this recession has ...READ»
(For the kick-off explanation of the “Work+Life in 5 Days” Series, and for the first part of Day 1—What is Work+Life Fit? go to my Work+Life Fit blog) About three months after the worst part of the recession hit, I spoke to a ...READ»
When you work from home, the person in the Geek Squad overalls bent over a pile of cable spaghetti, reading aloud the same sentence three times from the instruction manual, well, that's you.READ»
Recently en route to Panama, I spent my time on the plane as I usually do—going through a stack of magazines to catch up on what’s going on and get some new ideas. But an article in Technology Review entitled “Urban Renewal” ...READ»
The home office used to be a tidy desk tucked in a corner where we paid bills and made a few phone calls. These days it’s more likely a full-fledged command post as we conduct more and more of our work from home. Three years ago 5 million Americans worked from home full-time, according to a Census study. That was before the Great Recession turned us into a nation of home-based entrepreneurs.READ»
As sustainability spreads deeper into consumer consciousness, making your small business more environmentally-friendly is not just the right thing to do, it’s a profitable marketing decision. Companies are increasingly eager to ...READ»
Good news for homebodies: A Cisco survey of 2,000 people worldwide has revealed that employees who telecommute experience higher rates of productivity, work-life flexibility, and overall satisfaction. As if that isn't enough, the ...READ»
At the beginning of June, swine flu or H1N1 hit my daughters’ school in full force. Thankfully, everyone survived the outbreak, but what about next time? Experts predict that we haven’t seen the last of H1N1, or its more ...READ»
Understanding Generation Y is important not just for employers. Older workers--that is, anyone over 30--need to know how to adapt to the values and demands of their newest colleagues. Before too long, they'll be the bosses.READ»
