By Dan Smolen, on August 23rd, 2009% One of the biggest trends of late is the significant spike in business executives ditching the traditional commute for virtual offices.
Working virtual can be a godsend: when done right, the switch from a traditional office setting to a virtual one reduces stress and improves the quality of one’s life.
But the switch has . . . → Read More: Maximize Your Virtual Office Experience
By Dan Smolen, on May 20th, 2009% Cross-posted to Sturdy Roots Blog:
We are big proponents of the virtual office.
And we’re eager to know: what is your favorite virtual office luxury?
Could it be that Aeron office chair you bought yourself last year? How ’bout your virtual-switchboard phone system? Or your power management software? Or your new hi-definition video conferencing . . . → Read More: What Is Your Favorite Virtual Office Luxury?
By Dan Smolen, on August 18th, 2008% According to a new Gallup poll, employers are overwhelmingly resistant to telecommuting and four-day work weeks. In other words, (these) remain “rare perks” for company employees.
From Gallup’s website:
Despite the recent spike in energy costs, only 12 percent of employers are offering telecommuting, while a slightly higher number – 16 percent . . . → Read More: Gallup Poll: Telecommuting Acceptance Remains Low
By Dan Smolen, on April 24th, 2008% Hiring managers often battle with the notion of allowing their team members to tele-commute, or, work from a virtual office (at home).
And some believe that if (their) team members are not working from the same physical location as they are based – and not visible to them – then (the team members) won’t . . . → Read More: The Virtual Office
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