• Telecommuting News Summary for Week Ending May 5th
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Ericom Delivers Desktop Virtualization (VDI) Solution Based on …
DABCC.com (press release), FL - May 5, 2008 … of today’s IT challenges including desktop management, privacy of information, IT optimization, business continuity, green computing and telecommuting. … |
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Workers need flexibility: Study
Metro Canada – Toronto, Canada - May 5, 2008 Telecommuting, flex-time and job sharing were the main types of flexibility cited in the study published in the Psychologist-Manager journal. … |
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Programs put disabled to work in own homes
Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS - May 5, 2008 Homesourcing, also called homeshoring, combines outsourcing and telecommuting to let people do contract work from their homes rather than sending American … |
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Computerworld, MA - May 5, 2008 But recently, a study of mine was published in the journal Human Relations that investigates telework’s impact on co-workers. Essentially, the study found … |
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Hole story
Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - May 4, 2008 For companies, the issue will be to devise employee incentives and policies (such as flex time or telecommuting) that will attract and retain older workers. … |
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Neighbors go the extra mile for fuel efficiency
phillyBurbs.com, PA - May 4, 2008 … use the more fuel-efficient one more often. Use flextime or telecommuting to reduce rush hour trips. Rent a fuel-efficient car for vacations and road trips. |
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County celebrates Clean Commute Month
Baltimore Sun, United States - May 4, 2008 … which include walking, bicycling, sharing a ride in a car pool or van pool, taking public transit and telecommuting – alternatives to driving alone. … |
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For die-hard drivers, it’s just a matter of economics
Houston Chronicle, United States - May 3, 2008 … who otherwise would never part with their cars, now feel compelled by record fuel costs to look at alternatives, such as carpooling or telecommuting. … |
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And you thought a gallon of gas was expensive …
OCRegister, CA - May 3, 2008 “Unlike a private citizen, we can’t telecommute,” Senecal said. “We can’t car-pool. We can’t work from home.” Unlike the brokers who get work for truckers … |
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Economy challenges would-be telecommuters
San Gabriel Valley Tribune, CA - May 3, 2008 Workers in today’s economy should probably approach the issue of telecommuting with caution, he said. “You don’t want to make too many demands on employers … |
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Net expands job market for stay-at-home moms
Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA - May 3, 2008 Now, as telecommuting and outsourcing become more common, many mothers find themselves closer to being able have it both ways. … |
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Uncle Sam Is Looking for a Few Good Geeks
KREN CW 27 TV, NV - May 3, 2008 Instead of tense confrontations and close calls in far-off places, the digital warrior will telecommute. Simply tapping at a keyboard, she’ll connect with … |
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RSS feed Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA - May 3, 2008 For example, federal employees can telecommute, work flexible hours and receive health and retirement benefits that older workers find especially attractive … |
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Friday’s air 4th worst in nation
Augusta Chronicle (subscription), GA - May 3, 2008 That could include burning bans, requiring cleaner diesel engines or fuels, or promoting telecommuting and carpooling, Mr. Johnston said. … |
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Serve the public
Arizona Republic, AZ - May 2, 2008 Telecommuting also is an acceptable mechanism to cut down on commutes, thereby lessening congesting and saving gas. But to shut down the entire City Hall … |
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Winning resume tips for telecommuter jobs
CNN - May 2, 2008 Recruiters and hiring managers are flooded with resumes when they post a telecommute job. I spoke to a recruiter who stated he gets between 750 and 1000 … |
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Finances troubled Cascadia from start
The Oregonian – OregonLive.com, OR - May 2, 2008 … the chief information officer at Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare continues to collect a hefty paycheck as a full-time employee, telecommuting across many … |
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Wii auto races, telecommuting and a call for phone advice
The Free Lance-Star, VA - May 2, 2008 It more likely means that something that should have happened a decade ago will finally come to pass–general acceptance of telecommuting. |
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Business Women – Black or White, Republican or Democrat – Support …
BlackNews.com (press release), OH - May 2, 2008 Clinton also promotes telecommuting by encouraging its use at federal agencies and planning to invest up to $50 million annually in local and state … |
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OBAMA’S PLAN TO CREATE GOOD JOBS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS
Gather.com, MA - May 2, 2008 … about the benefits of flexible work schedules; help businesses create flexible work opportunities; and increase federal incentives for telecommuting. … |
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Older workers: Uncle Sam wants you!
San Jose Mercury News, USA - May 2, 2008 For example, federal employees can telecommute, work flexible hours, and receive health and retirement benefits that older workers find especially … |
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Employers find family-friendly policies aid bottom line
Washington Business Journal, DC - May 2, 2008 “For example, many companies might allow a stellar employee with a proven track record to reduce their hours to part-time or telecommute but won’t consider … |
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Lurita Doan: In Her Own Words
FederalNewsRadio.com - May 2, 2008 Of course I love talking about telework. My passion is talking about expanding, and working on expanding, our ports of entry, and making opportunities for … |
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To Poor to speed
So Md News, MD - May 2, 2008 Enrollment at the Southern Maryland Telework Centers in Prince Frederick and Waldorf is up since 2007, when there were 411 people taking advantage of them. … |
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Infants in the workplace
Canadian HR Reporter, Canada - May 2, 2008 The not-for-profit organization couldn’t compete on salary alone, said Roper, so it brought in a smorgasbord of options — flex time, telecommuting and, yes, … |
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Zoe Cruz and Playing Down Your Mom Status at Work
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - May 2, 2008 We’ve talked a lot on this blog about finding family-friendly firms, or convincing bosses to be more open to flextime or telecommuting for working parents. … |
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GSA Firing: The Details
GovExec.com, DC - May 2, 2008 You know, I’ve been a tiger on procurement, of course, I love talking about telework, my passion is talking about expanding and working on expanding our … |
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The Four Day Work Week: Sixteen Reasons Why This Might Be an Idea …
The Oil Drum - May 2, 2008 Telecommuting, cell phones and the Internet are just some of the other tools that can offer more flexibility to the outdated idea that we should all be at … |
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Prepared for a pandemic?
Lloyd’s List, UK - May 2, 2008 Fully understand how telecommuting can serve the business and where the weak points are. • Evaluate your requirements for bandwidth at your gateway and … |
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Effective, Long Term Energy Policies – Not Gimmicks – in Response …
Kansas City infoZine, MO - May 2, 2008 … technologies and public transportation, incentives for car pooling and telecommuting, and tax incentives for consumers who choose high-mileage vehicles. … |







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