Benefits of remote working
by Peter Hilton, Blog.lunatech.com
March 10, 2014
Last week I discussed remote working with Lisette Sutherland, who interviewed me for her forthcoming book. We talked about my experiences as a software developer at Lunatech and started by considering the benefits of remote working. Interview with Peter Hilton – stories of remote working (69 minutes) In a way, the benefits of remote working...[Click to read more]
Automattic’s Matt Mullenweg on the Importance of Working Remotely
by Mike Isaac, AllThingsD.com
March 9, 2013
As we’ve seen unfold over the past two weeks, not everyone is into Marissa Mayer’s workplace ideas. That includes Matt Mullenweg, founder of Automattic, the company behind the giant blog-hosting platform WordPress.com. Unlike Mayer’s recent mandate “asking all employees with work-from-home arrangements to work in Yahoo! offices,” most of Mullenweg’s employees work from home, spread...[Click to read more]
It’s Unclearly Defined, but Telecommuting Is Fast on the Rise
by Alina Tugend, NYtimes.com
March 7, 2014
WE all know what telecommuting is and who does it. It’s working from home (or maybe a Starbucks), and it’s usually done by someone in their 20s, or a mother with small children. Well, no. Actually, the typical telecommuter is a 49-year-old college graduate — man or woman — who earns about $58,000 a year...[Click to read more]
The Benefits to Business of Telecommuting [Infographic]
by Sandy Smith, ehstoday.com
March 6, 2014
There are 34 million workers who telecommute at least occasionally in the United States, and that number is on the rise, according to this infographic from Staff.com. According to Forrester research, this figure is expected to grow to 63 million by 2016, fueled by worldwide broadband adoption, better collaboration tools and growing management experience. The...[Click to read more]
Why Your Company Should Embrace Working Remotely
by C. Daniel Baker, Piworldwide.com
March 5, 2014
Between 2005- 2012, the number of people choosing to work from home, or telecommute grew by 79.7% Although spring is near, winter storms continue to make news and disrupt travel. Whatever the weather, the reasons why companies should embrace remote work policies will keep coming anytime there is a situation that affects people’s commutes. Adopting...[Click to read more]
From tax tips to fuel savings: Pros and cons of telecommuting
by Reynolds Center, Businessjournalism.org
March 5, 2014
One of the weather-related stories I found intriguing over the past couple of months was the emergency telecommuting that had to be done; I figured even employers reluctant to allow working from home were forced to as slick roads and storms kept employees off the roads. Well, we have another reason to address telework trends...[Click to read more]
Famous programmer Leaves Google Because of Remote Work Ban
by Scottberkun.com
March 5, 2014
Yahoo is a curious poster child for banning remote work, as they’re not a company that’s doing very well. Yet Google has strict policies against it too, as the recent post by famous programmer Tim Bray explained: As of March 17th I’ll be an ex-employee. It’s an amicable separation in the face of irreconcilable differences:...[Click to read more]
Telework Week Survey Reveals that Telecommuting is Here to Stay
by Sean O'Brien, Blog.pgi.com
March 3, 2014
Telecommuting is an important force within today’s shift in business and personal life. As businesses and workers celebrate Telework Week 2014, employers and employees will make commitments to increase telecommuting and productivity, while decreasing commute times and stress. And the results are exciting indicators of how work is evolving from four walls to anywhere freedom,...[Click to read more]
Tips for Managing Remote Employees
by Sophie Lizard, Blog.RobertFalfFinance.com
March 3, 2014
Some of the best employees in the world haven’t been seen in the office for months. Would that worry you? They aren’t missing persons; they’re members of the growing remote workforce. And if none of your accounting and finance staff telecommute yet, it’s only a matter of time before they ask about the idea. Mobile...[Click to read more]
Telecommuting Reduces Stress and Increases Productivity According to PGi Survey
by MarketWatch.com
March 3, 2014
As businesses approach Telework Week 2014, employers and employees will make commitments to increase telecommuting and productivity, while decreasing commute times and stress. A survey of U.S.-based customers and knowledge workers by PGi PGI, -0.95% a leading global provider of collaboration software and services for more than 20 years, found that telecommuting employees see improvements...[Click to read more]