Marissa Mayer left Google to tackle what ailed Yahoo. And this week she took on … telecommuting. Yahoos were pleased with the new iPhones and free food … Read more
Yahoo’s New No Telecommuting Rule: Could It Be Unlawful Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Over the weekend Kara Swisher on AllThingsD.com reported that Yahoo, under its new leadership, will implement a no-telecommuting rule, … Read more
Do Careers Pay a Price for Flexibility on the Job?
Not so long ago, a request for flexibility carried with it stigma and a hit to one’s career. Today flex work is in the mainstream, and millions do it … Read more
The Remote Work Advantage, or Why a Big Storm Wasn’t a Big Problem
Sometimes when we hear weather reports we tend to turn a blind eye or ear depending upon your medium. This past weekend in the New York City area, we were … Read more
Workplace Flexibility: This Year, Collaborative Scheduling Is Ready to Take Off
Will workplace flexibility surge in 2013? And will it resemble the limited programs of the past? The answers: “very likely” and “far less program, much … Read more
Hiring Remote Workers: Does It Make Sense For Your Organization?
When Elance surveyed 1,500 business owners, 73 percent of employers said they planned to hire remote workers within the year. As the survey results prove, … Read more
Work-Life Balance? It’s a Bottom Line Issue for You and Your Workforce
“You are a great model of work-life balance, Ron. Thanks for showing me.” Last week I linked to an article titled Why the Work-Life Balance is Now More … Read more
Does Your Workplace Truly Have a Culture of Flexibility?
A college professor breast-feeds her child during class and a firestorm erupts at the school and across the Web. Some are outraged that she’d dare expose … Read more
Watching the NBA Playoffs? I Hope You Didn’t Call in Sick to Do It
Over the years, I’ve had employees call in sick for all sorts of reasons and I’m sure that at least some of the time, they weren’t … Read more
Embracing Healthy Work Boundaries: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
Facebook made headlines once again, and it was not due to another layout change. Apparently, the company’s second-in-command, COO Sheryl Sandberg, leaves … Read more