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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. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. You’ll also most likely need some office stationary like files, paper, pens and staplers. 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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Should City Governments and other Businesses look to Virtual Services to Save Money?

Tips From T. Marie

The first is to keep the worker as an employee but turn the position into a telecommuting position. And don’t use filing as an excuse to ‘need’ an in-office worker, if you haven’t moved to an electronic files system it’s high time you did. There are two options to consider.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity A re you stuck at home because youre sick? If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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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. If you telecommute or work solely from home, having a designated work space is crucial to your level of productivity. 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. If you telecommute or work solely from home, having a designated work space is crucial to your level of productivity. Have the right tools.

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Working From Home a Challenge

On The Job

This is followed by the fundraising phone call from the Fraternal Order of Canadian Geese Police; the neighbor wanting to know if we’re having trouble with moles; and the movie rental store informing us we have five movies that are six weeks overdue (oh, crap). Tags: interruptions working from home telecommuting. Screen your calls.