Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur?
Do You Have What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur? So, you have decided that you want to work from home AND be your own boss. You’ve seen the commercials with the woman leisurely getting out of bed, taking time to exercise and then conducting business in her pajamas while her happy baby sits nearby. […]
Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship
Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship Being in a job share partnership is like any other relationship. It can really be compared to a marriage. As a matter of fact, you may end up spending more time working collaboratively with a job share partner than you do with your own spouse. So, it is […]
Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute
Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute Maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. When you are a telecommuter, however, it can be even more difficult. Here are some tips to help you stay away from some common pitfalls. Stay in touch: Make sure that […]
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs
Decreasing Labor Costs Without Layoffs At a time when the nation’s economy is softening, and perhaps worse, many organizations are considering layoffs as a way to cut costs. But eliminating jobs does not always result in immediate cost-savings. There are often severance packages to finance and unemployment benefits to cover. In addition, the morale of […]
Asking for an Alternative Work Arangement Isn’t Easy…But it Can Be Done!
Asking for an Alternative Work Arangement Isn’t Easy…But it Can Be Done! My story… Before we started a family, my husband and I decided that when we had children we would work our schedules out so that we would not have to use day care in the first few years. When I became pregnant with […]
Take Interviewing to the Next Level
Take Interviewing to the Next Level By now you certainly know the value of offering alternative work arrangements as a means of recruiting and retaining quality individuals. You can’t get away from the articles telling you that people are interested in balancing work and family and want to find more free time. Would your organization […]
How Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Impact Flex Scheduling?
How Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Impact Flex Scheduling? I have received quite a few questions regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it impacts use of flexible scheduling. As a result, I thought that I would address a few of the questions in the newsletter. If you are dealing with a majority […]
Managing a Telecommuter
Managing a Telecommuter For some leaders, allowing for telecommuting requires a change in management philosophy and style. If you have been used to watching the clock and judging productivity based on the number of overtime hours your employees are working, you will need to change you mindset. You will not be able to walk by […]
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement What flexible work arrangement would help you balance your work and family obligations? What would you like to do with your current role? Set some goals. Do some research. If you want to go part time, how will that impact your take home pay? Remember, there are […]
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them?
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them? In any economy, organizations must be very creative in order to attract and retain top quality employees. What can set you apart from other organizations? How can you become the “Employer of Choice”? Candidates across the country are telling us what it takes. And overwhelmingly what they […]