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Millennials Want Coworker Engagement

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Millennials Want Coworker Engagement
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SOUTHFIELD, MI—The face of the 9-5 office is changing. ...
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March 20, 2014 2:30 AM
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End The 9 To 5 Workday Once And For All

End The 9 To 5 Workday Once And For All | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
I’m a huge supporter of workplace flexibility and of ending the 9 to 5 traditional workday. Workplace flexibility isn’t just beneficial to millennials but to everyone working at a company from the (9-5 work day should be on it's last leg.
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March 19, 2014 2:56 AM
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Flexible Work Arrangements: Priceless Perk or Career Killer?

Flexible Work Arrangements: Priceless Perk or Career Killer? | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
At this point in my career, I wouldn't take a position with a company that didn't offer some kind of flexible work arrangement. And yet, I rarely take advantage of all flexibility I have....
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March 19, 2014 3:03 AM
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7 Effective Time Management Tips

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RT @FreelanceWJ: 7 Effective Time Management Tips http://t.co/NcWjG589FP #freelance #productivity #tips
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The Pros and Cons of Teleworking and How Businesses can Adapt to It

The Pros and Cons of Teleworking and How Businesses can Adapt to It | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it

Telework by definition is the use information technology and telecommunications to perform work duties from a remote location reducing work-related travel. It allows employees to work at home or at a local telework center one or more days per week.


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March 18, 2014 12:07 AM
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More work remotely; stereotype misleading

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More work remotely; stereotype misleading
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It's working from home (or maybe a Starbucks), and it's usually done by people in their 20s or mothers with small children. Well, no.
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March 17, 2014 11:58 PM
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WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY STILL A MYTH TO MOST

New study shows workplace flexibility out of reach to most American workers; Few companies extend flexible options...
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March 17, 2014 11:52 PM
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Work From Home Policies: Striking Balance in the Digital Age

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Work From Home Policies: Striking Balance in the Digital Age
Wired
Last year Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer created an uproar when she cancelled Yahoo's work-at-home policy, issuing a memo that all telecommuting employees must return to work.
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Would You Choose Part-time’s Perks Over Full-time Work?

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It appears the traditional 9-5 is more and more becoming a thing of the past. According to The Reed Job Index, part-time work is on the rise.

Whether we turn...
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Best 3 tips to get motivated to work from home

Best 3 tips to get motivated to work from home | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Stop breaking the promises you make to yourself. Here are the best 3 tips to get motivated to work from home.
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The Top 6 Reasons Independent Work is Here to Stay - US News

The Top 6 Reasons Independent Work is Here to Stay - US News | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Contracting is a viable, long-term alternative to the traditional 9-to-5 job.
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March 14, 2014 12:01 AM
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Top 10 Teleworking Tips

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Top 10 Teleworking Tips
This week, March 3rd - 7th, Mobile Work Exchange is sponsoring the fourth annual Telework Week. Among the goals of Mobile Work Exchange is to demonstrate the benefits of mobility and telework for companies, employees, transportation infrastructure and the environment.
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March 13, 2014 11:10 PM
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Can People Collaborate Effectively While Working Remotely?

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Can People Collaborate Effectively While Working Remotely?
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... effectively while allowing them to do their jobs from almost anywhere.
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March 20, 2014 2:45 AM
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Workplace Diva: Study Finds Flexible Work Arrangements Aren't Very Flexible

Workplace Diva: Study Finds Flexible Work Arrangements Aren't Very Flexible | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Study Finds Flexible Work Arrangements Aren't Very Flexible: Flexibility. Employers tout it, employ... http://t.co/0SO9vXIMkp #workplace
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March 19, 2014 2:28 AM
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What does it really mean to have a flexible workplace?

What does it really mean to have a flexible workplace? | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
The core debate has been about the importance of getting more women into business and the ways in which companies can help promote and …
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March 19, 2014 3:00 AM
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Persistent, Resilient, or Stupid?

Persistent, Resilient, or Stupid? | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
How about, after 25 years of this angst, companies finally get serious about having a real goal of work-life balance success for their employees? After all, satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, right?...
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The Biggest (And Toughest) Shift in Corporate America

The Biggest (And Toughest) Shift in Corporate America | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
We like to think these examples are as antiquated as an old rotary phone in our iPhone world, but unfortunately they are not....
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March 18, 2014 12:20 AM
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Millennials plan to trade kids for careers — but it doesn't have to be that way

Millennials plan to trade kids for careers — but it doesn't have to be that way | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Millennials plan to trade kids for careers — but it doesn't have to be that way Deseret News Reynolds has had friends with similar struggles, but without the workplace flexibility and understanding boss had to choose between keeping their job at...
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10 Questions to Ask Before Allowing Employees to Telecommute

10 Questions to Ask Before Allowing Employees to Telecommute | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Expert advice, tips and tools to help businesses hire skilled, trustworthy work-from-home employees.
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March 17, 2014 11:54 PM
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How to be more productive while working from home

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How to be more productive while working from home
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Most people's home offices consist of a computer on a desk, usually off in the corner of a spare room.
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Why Companies Fail To Engage Today's Workforce: The Overwhelmed Employee - Forbes

Why Companies Fail To Engage Today's Workforce: The Overwhelmed Employee - Forbes | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Why Companies Fail To Engage Today's Workforce: The Overwhelmed Employee Forbes I encourage you to think more holistically about your own team (or organization) and what you can do to improve work, provide more coaching, improve flexibility, become...
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How to make virtual work a win-win

How to make virtual work a win-win | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Australians are working harder than ever before with longer hours and increasing demands on their time, however there are fewer people at …
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Beware! Is a 9-to-5 Schedule Turning Employees Into Zombies?

Beware! Is a 9-to-5 Schedule Turning Employees Into Zombies? | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
Some employees suffer from social jetlag, causing them to not work to their fullest potential. Here are some ways to cure this aliment and get them back on...
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March 14, 2014 12:02 AM
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WorkPlace Now - Flexible Working

WorkPlace Now - Flexible Working | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
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The Surprising Key to Closing the Gender Pay Gap

The Surprising Key to Closing the Gender Pay Gap | The Work In Progress Report | Scoop.it
This researcher explains how flexible work schedules could eliminate the gender pay gap. (RT @ErinLeighSkarda: Is a flexible work schedule the key to closing the gender pay gap?
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