Issue #31
Date: September 1, 2008

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» Telecommuting: Is it For Your Company?

Telecommuting: Is it For Your Company?

As gas prices have begun to fluctuate and average almost $4.00 (+/-) per gallon, employers have been confronted with helping employees handle the soaring costs of their daily commute. According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2005), Americans average 100 hours of commute time each year. Aside from the time it takes to get to the office, the expense has become financially damaging to many employees household budget.

Since commute costs are unlikely to decrease anytime soon, organizations have begun exploring alternative work and travel arrangements to meet the needs of both the employee and the company. From incentives to company sponsored shuttles, gas stipends for carpooling with collegues, to telecommuting, companies are looking for travel alternatives to relieve the finanical pressure accompainied by long commutes. Most favored by both parties, but especially employees, is telecommuting. Though not a new concept, as it has been present in the workplace for sometime, it is only recently that telecommuting has gained momentum in popularity and acceptance in mainstream Corporate America.

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Industry Articles:
Technology Trends
September 1st, 2008

Companies are constantly fighting against the competition. Every company wants to be on top and stand above their competitors. In this day and age this is hard to do this without technology. Many successful companies watch technology trends to make sure they are one step ahead of the competition. According to McKinsey Quarterly on cnetnews.com, there are eight business technology trends to watch:

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Career Corner:
Leadership & Management
September 1st, 2008

In most companies people assume that management equals leadership, but some companies have a management role separated from a leadership role. Although the difference may seem minimal, further investigation shows great contrast. According to the article “The difference between Leadership and Management,” “Leadership is about setting a new direction for a group; management is about directing and controlling according to established principles. However, someone can be a symbolic leader if they emerge as the spearhead of a direction the group sets for itself.”

A manager has a sense of authority. They are given guidelines of the processes that should be maintained within the company. They have the authority to give people responsibilities, but also to take them away. This authority can at times isolate the manager from the employees.

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Management Matters:
Effective Management Tools
September 1st, 2008

No matter how effective you are as a manger, if your employees are not happy then your productivity is not at its highest. Employee satisfaction with their job, manager, and environment are all essential for optimal employee performance. A manager is only as good as his or her team. Therefore, it is crucial for the manager to gain the respect of their employees.

In Ted Pollock’s article, “Effective Managers Do These Things,” he provides 10 ways for management to improve employee morale:

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