Just about every manager and HR pro on the planet knows that many employees who call in for work sick aren’t really sick at all. Back when I was a … Read more
How to Stay Front, Center, and Visible — Even When You Work Remotely
Many people have asked me recently how to build your personal brand and get positive visibility when you work remotely and no one can see you! … Read more
Savings From Remote Work: One State Could Save $1.5 Billion a Year
When it comes to telework and remote working arrangements, one of the toughest things to get your hands around is how much money doing it actually saves. … Read more
Managing a Virtual Workforce: How to Cope With This Growing Trend
We here at TLNT might be a bit more curious about virtual workforces than most because that’s what we operate under every day. We’ve mastered … Read more
When Payday Comes, How Will You Handle Earthquake & Hurricane Days?
Businesses up and down the East Coast will need to make some tough calls next payday as they try to figure out how to handle the days workers didn’t … Read more
Extreme Commutes May Be Bad, But Is There a Reasonable Alternative?
I was sitting in traffic on the I-5 south of Portland where I was going on Hour Two of not moving more than a half a mile. I pulled onto the shoulder and … Read more
Fostering Collaboration When You Have a Remote and Mobile Workforce
Much has been written about today’s increasingly mobile workforce. The popularity of smart phones, laptops and tablets within the business world means … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Now It’s Ultraflex, But the Flexible Job Trend Keeps Growing
Blame it on Best Buy. Back in 2005, the nationwide electronics retailer came up with a new wrinkle on how to manage the company’s Minneapolis … Read more
Are Your Employees Really Cut Out For Virtual Work?
Telecommuting can attract and retain employees. It can even save you money. But not all employees or companies are cut out for virtual work. Providing the … Read more