The Challenge And Promise Of Global Virtual Teams
by Jacque Vilet, Eremedia.com
October 19, 2012
As companies become increasingly global, they recognize the need to leverage their international presence to better meet the needs of customers. Using global virtual teams help companies increase their responsiveness to change in today’s hyper-competitive markets. A study, Virtual Work Environments in a Post-Recession Era, conducted by Forrester Consulting, included 135 senior leaders and hiring...[Click to read more]
He Said/She Said: When You’re Both Work-from-Home Parents
by Women & Co., HuffingtonPost.com
October 19, 2012
For Women & Co. by Heather Spohr, The SpohrsAreMultiplying.com Since becoming parents five years ago, my husband and I have both worked in and outside of our home. We’ve also taken turns with the daytime job of raising the kids. Though working outside the home is no piece of cake, we both agree that being...[Click to read more]
The benefits and challenges of remote work
by Mary Lim, Thegcommpost.com.au
October 17, 2012
The world is becoming increasingly mobile. The Internet and various technological advancements have revolutionised when we work, where we work and how we communicate. Today, it is not at all unusual for employees of a company to have never met each other face-to-face and to conduct all of their work remotely. Neither is conducting meetings...[Click to read more]
The Perks of Working From Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
by Jennifer Shore, Mashable.com
October 16, 2012
If you’re part of the 86% who drive to work every day, you can devise ways to lower your gas costs, save time and improve your health — by telecommuting. The current workforce totals more than 128 million people, and while eight out of 10 people say they would like to work from home, only...[Click to read more]
10 Ways to Stay Healthy When Working from Home
by Jennipher Walters, SparkPeople.com
October 16, 2012
Working from home may seem like a dream. You have no boss popping up behind you. No employees to interrupt you with the latest office gossip. No donuts to avoid. But, working from home—with all of its perks and pluses—also presents some unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. From temptations in...[Click to read more]
Benefits of Telecommuting, a Company Perspective
by Matt Mackay, Surgeforward.com
October 16, 2012
One of the things that makes Surge unique is the fact that we are a 100% telecommuting company. And although it is true that having employees spread out all over the country does create some unique challenges, it is also true that it creates some incredibly powerful benefits. One of the amazing things about this...[Click to read more]
How Much Does Your Commute Really Cost
by Worksnaps.net
October 12, 2012
When we look at traveling for our jobs, many of us drive long distances and think it’s “no big deal”. You might be a business owner who requires your employees to come from into the job from a neighboring city or town. Some people choose new jobs for the money but if you have to...[Click to read more]
How to successfully run a remote team
by April Dykman, Mixergy.com
October 11, 2012
Ryan Carson says that a single mistake cost him $40,000. Ryan, founder of educational site Treehouse, says the worst part wasn’t even the money. The most painful part was that “I wasted six months and allowed our competitors to get six months ahead of us.” So what was his mistake? He didn’t realize he actually...[Click to read more]
Managing Remote Employees like a Pro
by AluraSolutions.com
October 10, 2012
When BusinessWeek wrote back in 1995 that “The Internet changes everything” the publication’s editors might not have guessed that Americans’ work habits would drastically change as well. But indeed they have. Technology has created a new remote work paradigm, helped by the Internet’s ability to foster communications, collaboration and creativity among people. More people are...[Click to read more]