Protecting the Earth: Beyond Telecommuting
What more can be done to help protect the Earth besides keeping our cars off the road? It’s been forty-six years since 20 million protesters gathered throughout the United States to cry out against pollution, oil spills, and toxic dumping which was destroying our planet. Earth Day, as we now call April 22, […]
Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center?
Companies around the world now use virtual call centers staffed with agents who work from home. Every now and then I’ll meet people who tell me about a recent customer service call they made. I always get a kick out of their surprise once I tell them the agents they spoke to were most […]
Don’t Let Working from Home Ruin Your Health!
This article originally appeared on ICUC.com Working from home is a dream for many people. However, in exchange for a 5-second-commute, some telecommuters may be hurting their health. It has been a good year for teleworkers. Not only has the number of companies that allow telecommuting increases, but more startup companies have used […]
6 Artsy Companies for Work from Home Creatives
Whether you dream of becoming the next Picasso or you simply enjoy viewing others’ art, you don’t have to commute to a big city to do what you love. Here are some well-established artsy companies that pay folks just like you to do what you love, all from the comfort of your own home. […]
10 Tips to Help You Master Your Video Interview
How do you ace a video interview? For starters, you recognize that it is a real interview. According to a 2011 Aberdeen Group study, a two-way virtual or video interview is the most common and preferred type of interview for connecting with remote candidates. How do you ace one of these two-way video […]
10 Top Personal Traits You Need To Work Remotely
Do you have the personal traits to succeed as a remote employee? Thinking about this whole “teleworking thing”? Be forewarned: Not everyone is cut out for this lifestyle. There are personal traits that are consistent for most teleworkers who thrive working in a remote environment. So, before you jump into unfamiliar territory, take […]
