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3 Tips to Ensure Remote Workers are Accountable

Office Dynamics

And as Business News Daily notes, allowing employees to telecommute is a great way for business owners to attract talent to their staff. To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone. To do this, check out the following tips: Provide Telecommuters with a Smartphone. Set Clear Expectations.

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Even More Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in the Office

Eco-Office Gals

There is software that can be used to draft documents, store files, and email correspondence electronically eliminating, or at least, reducing the need for physical paper. Consider Telecommuting – Having workers come into the office costs a lot of money and wastes a lot of energy.

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Productivity Nuggets Of The Week (September 11 2010)

Productivity Bits

Although this addresses the needs of the telecommuters, most of the tips are likewise applicable to the cubicle dwellers. Zen and the Art of File and Folder Organization – This is a must read. If you are like most knowledge workers, you often struggle to manage your digital files in your computer. There you go.

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Guest Post: Simple Green Office Practices

Eco-Office Gals

Make sure to tell your boss telecommuting is a good way to eliminate cars on the road and can also be very cost effective—one less person in the office means less toilet paper and office supplies will need to be ordered. You can also try to eliminate paper all together by emailing letters and converting all you files digitally.

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SignMyPad: Save Time and Money By Ditching Your Fax and Scanner

Productivity Bits

Obviously, the easiest way to do this is to upload the file directly from your computer or through email. But what happens if you have the physical document instead of a PDF file? I was able to load the PDF’s either directly from the scanner app, or from email. Your email will remain private. 100% No Spam.

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A Look at the Most Underrated Ways to Be More Productive

Productivityist

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Checking email (personal or work) can also be a distraction for many (myself included). Have the right tools.

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A Look at the Most Underrated Ways to Be More Productive

Productivityist

Some days it might be an accumulation of small tasks — like sending emails, printing reports, locating files for colleagues — other days I might be able to finish an entire project in an hour. Checking email (personal or work) can also be a distraction for many (myself included). Have the right tools.