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‘Human cloud’ of workers already taking shape
Two-thirds of workers expect their offices to go fully virtual within the next few years, a survey found. Virtualization makes cloud computing possible, productive and profitable. Many businesses large...
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Remote Working: “Out of the Office” Takes on a New Meaning
It appears a vast majority of today’s workforce conducts some aspect of their business remotely. A simple Google search of “remote worker” yields more O’s than you would imagine. Researchers from...
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Reflecting upon a year of telecommuting: what I’ve learned
I began telecommuting a year ago on Earth Day. My intention was to work from home at least two days a week, and thus far the journey has yielded learning experiences, time savings and even some extra...
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When to break the rules while telecommuting
Telecommuting isn’t just about working at home, it’s also about making different choices in the way you spend your time. A rapidly growing approach to the 9-to-5 office grind, telecommuting offers a...
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A Look at Our Shifting Workforce: Infographic and Telecommuting eBook
In the new eBook, The Yin + Yang of Telecommuting, author Lea Green explores the shift in the workplace as more and more Millennial workers enter the workforce. The eBook, sponsored by PGi, a global...
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New ways of working from home: 5 reasons to try a co-working space
Co-working spaces are sometimes referred to as “third places” – home being the first, workplaces the second. By providing open desks and private meeting rooms in a relaxed and flexible environment,...
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How Plantronics Promotes Collaboration and Telecommuting Through Design
I recently came across a video featuring our good friends at Plantronics. In it, SmartPlanet takes a look at how Plantronics has radically redesigned its aging office spaces to promote collaboration...
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Do you have the personality for telecommuting?
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my time here at PGi, it’s that telecommuting effectively takes a unique set of skills and personality traits. I am fortunate to have the flexibility to...
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Trade Casual Fridays for Virtual Fridays
If you work in a traditional office, then you probably appreciate Casual Fridays as much as I do, the day when we can shed our slacks and suits for jeans and short sleeves. It’s a welcome reprieve to...
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The Role of Technology in Collaborative Leadership
I travel quite a bit in my role here at PGi. I’m regularly meeting with investors, our board of directors, current and potential customers and even PGi associates in any of our offices around the...
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On the Third Day of Telework My Workers Gave to Me an Increase in Productivity
Over the years at PGi, I’ve had the same conversation with executives and managers in a variety of fields about telecommuting. They say that telecommuting doesn’t work for their company, their industry...
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How Technology is Transforming Leadership
The only way to be an effective leader is to constantly challenge yourself to improve. Regardless of your title or industry, true leaders are constantly evolving and learning, adapting to new...
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3 Reasons why Companies Allow Remote Work
The latest advances in technology have made it possible for employees to work from home, hotel rooms and even airports. By using smartphones, tablets and online meeting tools, people can work from just...
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Are You Productive When Working Remotely?
According to PGi’s latest survey and infographic, 80% of businesses are now offering employees the option to telecommute. With remote work continuing to grow as a workplace trend, there’s one very...
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4 Essentials for Your Home Office
Whether your work from home full time or just one day a week, it’s important to have the right space and tools for your home office. You want to make sure you have a working space where you are...
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My Telecommuting Personality: The Distracted Worker
In our recent eBook “7 Telecommuting Personalities”, we outlined 7 distinct personalities of workers who engage in remote work, telework or flex work, including common personality traits, needs,...
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Back to School Time? Utilize Flex Work to Maximize Your Family Time
I am a family man, through and through. As much as I value my experiences working at PGi and all of the innovative technologies and creative people I get to work with, nothing is more precious to me...
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How to Show Gratitude to Your Remote Team
I’ve never ascribed to the notion that my team should be thankful for being employed, or that they somehow owe me or the company a debt for giving them a job. Rather, I endeavor to surround myself with...
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Collaboration Without Boundaries
We live and work in a world of constant connections, where technology keeps us tied into what’s happening at home, the office and around the world 24/7/365. We’re never more than a smartphone...
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My Must-Have WFH Accessory
Telecommuting is awesome. You get to skip your commute, you can knock out household chores in between work assignments and you can change up your scenery to kickstart your creativity and productivity....
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