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Need to know something about freelancing? Need to get inspired? Here is a giant list of things to keep you educated and motivated to live a well-rounded freelance life. We will update this continually as more posts are released. Let us know in comments if you have any questions not answered here! Getting Started How to start freelancing (without quitting your day job) Fake it til you make it - how to take on work you can't do (yet) 4 questions to ask yourself before going freelance What did you learn in your first year of freelancing? 12 signs you're ...
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Only 50pc of men claim to be satisfied with their work-life balance compared to 58pc of women, according to a Viking survey of Irish workers.
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How much is too much? Working remotely can turn into a 24/7 career. Find out what the TalentCulture Community has to say on working remotely.
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Not all employees object to this. The majority of respondents to a recent Gallup Poll said that being able to work remotely after hours was a good thing. What's your view?
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May 21, 2014 7:53 PM
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Is Work-Life Balance Your Employer's Responsibility, or Yours?
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May 21, 2014 7:17 PM
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"The traditional 9-to-5 work day appears to be heading for the history books in Britain, as staff work longer hours to meet increased customer expectations..."
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Looking at the integration of work practices into the home, travel and even vacation time, boundaries are more important than ever.
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May 20, 2014 2:15 AM
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Sam Kassam-Macfie had a big decision to make after her son was born four years ago: return to her full-time job that offered limited flexibility to care for her child, or stay at home.
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Changing career can be an option to get more workflex as "the amount of flexibility any job can provide will depend on the industry."
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May 23, 2014 12:10 PM
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Turn Up The Volume
A range of tweeting topics in Topsy's tweet-o-sphere this week - from Millennial new graduates showing optimism, seeking fulfillment and flexibility despite a weak job market
- http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/05/20/4127754/many-new-college-graduates-seek.html, to more about Work Life Integration versus "Balance" that is just a stress-producing myth - http://www.thegirlsmeanbusiness.com/blog/2012/05/13/work-life-balance-just-another-myth/!
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May 20, 2014 1:43 AM
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Small changes to your environment and habits can radically increase how much you get done when working from your home office.
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More unusual ideas to stimulate a more productive home-working environment - adding plants, sitting near natural light, choosing colors such as green or purple, have the door in sight - see what works and helps you...
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May 20, 2014 1:37 AM
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A mix of business nous and parenting experience make Sally Collins a proud advocate for part-time work and stepmothers
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Much workflex currently is informal and below the radar. It helps spread the word and broader implementation when "Men and women need role models who work flexibly and part-time to speak up."
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May 19, 2014 7:23 PM
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Create a routine, tell people your schedule and take breaks are key useful tips to optimize your working from home.
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May 19, 2014 6:26 PM
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Men use the flexi option as much as women these days. Over 50 per cent of organisations polled in a TimesJobs.com survey said the frequency of usage of flexibility options is equal among male and f...
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May 27, 2014 6:30 PM
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So, what is workforce flexibility and why is it a benefit that could be worthwhile introducing to your organisation?
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May 27, 2014 11:16 AM
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"This week the Council on Contemporary Families released a brief by Sarah Damaske: in it she reports that work lowers people’s stress levels (as measured by the stress hormone cortisol) while at home it is higher. She called for consideration of new work/life balance policies, such as ROWE–results-only work environment..."
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May 28, 2014 5:44 PM
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Much has changed about workplace and business etiquette since Emily Post was dispensing advice herself.
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May 23, 2014 4:40 PM
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This Week's Muse
If you want it, work it out. You can learn from the UK soon-to-be mandated 'Right to Request Flexibility' model: It is YOUR responsibility to present what flex you want to your boss, how your work will still get done and how there will not be any negative impact on the business. Then all you have to do is perform! Whether it is your own company or someone else's, put conscious effort into understanding how you work best, the optimal flex model for you and then, when working flexibly, allocate time for organizing and tracking your tasks and schedule. This will allow you to perform at a high level and take advantage of the numerous benefits that flexible working affords.
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May 23, 2014 5:11 PM
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Diversified Career Commentary
Career transitioning is now a much more common occurrence at ALL ages - including Millennials, entrepreneurs and new parents, returning professionals and those easing into semi-retirement. Less of a personal 'reinvention', it is more an application of your existing talents and expertise in a different area or industry sector. When deciding what career is next for you, research the different kinds of flexibility that are typically a good fit for that particular work/role. Choose a new career that works well with flex models that make sense for your life and interests.
Do you have gaps in your resume? Or aren't you sure how to rework your resume for the next phase of your career? Our next online seminar will be "Rock Your Resume!" on June 16th at 1pm EST. RSVP - events@flexcelnetwork.com - if you would like to participate.
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May 21, 2014 7:51 PM
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A controlled study that examined the effect of giving employees more say in their work schedule indicates that such an approach to addressing the issue could provide quantitative and qualitative benefits to employers.
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May 21, 2014 7:14 PM
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From 30 June an employee with more than 26 weeks service has the right to request flexible working. Here are 5 tips to build a case for flexible working.
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Right now, the onus is on you to build a case for flexible working. Useful advice as how to approach it, so you can persuade your boss it will have a positive impact on your work.
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May 20, 2014 1:54 AM
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"Liverpool-based HR specialists High Performance Consultancy (HPC) are using National Work From Home Day to highlight the value of flexible working..."
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May 20, 2014 1:47 AM
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The infographic, below, summaries key findings from our most recent national research report,Ambivalence is Not a Strategy: Employees Sense Waning Commitment to Flexibility.
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May 20, 2014 1:39 AM
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Fathers should have the same access to parenting classes and flexible working hours as mothers, MSPs advise.
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The norm of permanent full-time terms of employment is under serious challenge. In Australia today more than one-third of employed people work on more variable terms – in particular as casuals (19%), independent…
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Changing employment realities: Both men and women have poorer health and substantially more disability (such as diabetes, asthma, mental illness, hypertension, obesity) in their 50s and 60s than did the previous generation. This development sits alongside a substantial extension of life expectancy at these ages. These two developments mean more people with some form of health limitation are seeking employment.
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May 19, 2014 7:19 PM
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"People today prefer to work at home instead of having a 9 – 5 job mainly because of the flexibility work at home jobs offer. However sometimes it’s not that easy working from home because of the many distractions involved here..."
