Workplace and Facility Management
IRS Looks To Reduce Real Estate & Cut Costs
Over the next two years the IRS plans to close 43 offices that hold less than 25 employees and bring those employees into other existing offices. Through desk and office hoteling programs, along with telework programs the government agency plans to maximize the efficiency of their existing space. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Manage & Get The Greatest Return From The Growing Mobile Workforce
According to IDC analysts, by 2015 the Asia/Pacific mobile workforce will grow to 838.7 million. At these totals that would make 40% of the Asia/Pacific workforce mobile. With that said, many of these mobile workers will still be based in an office, which is often the case. This is why as the mobile workforce continues to grow all over the world the traditional office is undergoing changes as well. The increasing mobile workforce not only makes it easier for employees to get work done whenever and wherever they may be but it can also yield tremendous savings to an organization if managed properly. Read the rest of this entry »
UK Is Urging Civil Servants to Telecommute During The Olympic Games
Britain's civil servants are being urged to work remotely or telecommute during the Olympics. This isn't the first instance of a government encouraging telework, as the U.S. has done so with the Telework Enhancement Act. Surprisingly though in the U.K. the idea is being criticized. Business groups fear that allowing government telework will lead to employees slacking off. Read the rest of this entry »
Startups & Telecommuting
Startups are often looking for newer and creative ways to operate their business. One way that seems to make a great deal of sense is telecommuting or the practice of telework. By telecommuting these startups can avoid one of the largest expenses to an organization, their real estate. Read the rest of this entry »
Telework Should Be Chicago Businesses’ Weapon Of Choice During The NATO Summit
Chicago will be hosting the 2012 NATO summit next week. Businesses in the area are expecting problems for their employees during their commutes. Increased security, street closures, and even the unpredictability of numerous protests could hamper employees' abilities to get to and from work. Read the rest of this entry »
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