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What Is The Great Domestication Doing To The Workforce?

Allwork

Alvin Toffler’s 1970 predictions in “Future Shock” about the internet, telecommuting, and more horizontal organizations have largely come true, reshaping how we work. That, of course, happened. Key among Toffler’s predictions are: 1.The

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

In essence, it may be up to the employer to decide on what benefits they offer (subject, of course, to local regulations). . For example, in California their telecommuting law requires employers to reimburse staff for their work equipment and other expenses, such as internet and laptops.

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Tech Jobs Moving to the Midwest

Small Business Labs

based software partner"   Technology is, of course, the other driver of this shift. Next-generation IBM and other major corporations are reducing telecommuting and ordering more people back to the office.  The New York Times article covers the Midwest-based  Nexient , whose tagline is "100% U.S.

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Undermanagement an Epidemic?

On The Job

Webcams, video and audio conferencing, instant messaging and, of course, e-mail, are all becoming telecommuter lifelines. Tags: camp jobs sabbaticals bullying bosses telecommuting. And they’re also taking advantage of all the technology out there making it easier for employees and managers to connect. del.icio.us. del.icio.us.

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Tips on Staying Focused and Disciplined When Working From Home

Office Dynamics

Of course, there is a flip side to the often glorious world of telecommuting. If you are thinking about moving in the near future to a city that has more telecommuting options, look at places that have an extra room where you can set up for work.

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Cities, Freelancers and the Paradox of Place

Small Business Labs

This is, of course, not exclusively true.  And telecommuting is on the rise , especially for independent workers.   We've been exploring this issue and the quick answer appears to be the same reasons companies and traditional employees are clustering - place matters to freelancers too.

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Just call it ‘work’; Kate Lister in conversation with the Workplace Geeks

Workplace Insight

James returns following his blacksmithing course in the Peak District to a new discussion format – no more Pinder Ponder, get ready for the reflection section. She is considered a global expert on telecommuting and other flexible workplace trends. She was one of only three witnesses invited to testify before the U.S.