Telecommuting sounds like a great idea to a lot of employees. But how many companies offer the arrangement?
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Tags: OfficeTeam, Telecommuting, work at home
Technology’s made it easy for many employees to work anytime, anywhere. For a lot of them, that means working while they’re on vacation.
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Tags: cell phone, e-mail, staying connected, vacation, working during vacation
Companies across the country are looking for ways to help workers cope with rising gas costs. But many might be offering flexible arrangements too quickly without considering the legal consequences.
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Tags: Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, overtime, safety, Telecommuting, time sheets
Here’s bad news for any company with employees who travel:
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Tags: airports, confidential data, employees, laptops, security, travel
These days, employees can get a lot done from just about anywhere. That can cause headaches for HR, because with a lot of them, you still need to record all the time they spend working.
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Tags: Department of Labor, DOL, nonexempt, timesheets, work at home
Working from home can be a challenge. Here are some productivity tips managers can give employees who’ve started to telecommute.
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Tags: e-mail, home office, IM, Telecommuting
Why should HR care about “going green?” Because your employees do.
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Tags: environment, green technology, morale, policy
Many companies offer the option to telecommute as a benefit to employees. But some employers are cutting back - here’s why.
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Tags: AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Telecommuting
Security is the biggest concern when it comes to designing a telecommuting program. But a recent survey shows that many teleworkers aren’t even aware of their employers’ security policies.
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Tags: data security, mobile workers, telecommuters
Natural or man-made disasters can sink companies if they aren’t ready. But with the right planning and the right technology, they can survive. Here are things to help you plan for a disaster.
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