Author Archive: AdminTelework
Pamela La Gioia is a resume writer and LinkedIn profile expert. She is also a pioneer in remote work, and has been researching and writing about remote work since the early 1990's. You can follow her on LinkedIn, for resume tips, LinkedIn insight, and general career help.
Simple Ways to Protect Your Health When You Work Remotely
Specific health issues are common to remote professionals. These tips will help you protect your health. In Part One, we talked about health concerns common to individuals who work from home. Among them were poor posture, constant sitting, mindless eating, eye strain, and social deprivation. Remote workers also work longer hours, get less exercise, […]
Top 7 Elements of an Ergonomic Home Office
An ergonomic home office needn’t be expensive. These basic components can make all the difference to your well-being. When you set up your home office, how much thought was given to the ergonomics of your equipment and furniture? If you’re like many people, the initial focus was getting a desk, a chair, and a […]
7 Remote Working Health Threats You Should Know About
People working from home work longer hours than their onsite counterparts, creating potential serious work-related health concerns. That’s why prevention is key. Part I of II According to Global Workplace Analytics, working from home is a work style that continues to grow at an alarming rate. Not only is the number of […]
Protecting the Earth: Beyond Remote Working
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, […]
A Company You Should Know: CloudSource
CloudSource offers opportunities for people at any stage in their career or life. With their flexible work from home schedules, benefits, and room for advancement, CloudSource is a company you should know about. Sutherland Global is a global business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology-enabled services company, employing over 38,000 professionals all over the […]
7 Summer Break Survival Tips for Remote Employees
Don’t let the joys of summer break wreak havoc on your work. Follow these tips to make this a good season for everyone. Ah, yes, summer break. Warm breezes, dinners on the deck, and– more distractions than ever while you try to work from home. How will you possibly accomplish anything with the […]
‘Tis the Season (to Work from Home)
Whether you already work from home, or are just looking for a way to make more money for the holidays, there are companies looking for remote seasonal customer service agents just like you. The holidays are rushing toward us. This means great food, family gatherings, and gift giving. For some, it also means inevitable […]
Top Skills Employers Want In Remote Employees
The most valuable skills for remote workers, and why employers want them The job ad is usually your first introduction to a potential employer, and where you learn what a position is about. But an ad won’t tell the full story. For example, why does a job posting stress that candidates have particular […]
5 Ideal Careers for New Remote Workers
Are you wondering which careers are best suited for new remote workers? Here are just a few options to get you started. Telecommuting, remote work, working from home–no matter you call it, this flexible work option has shot into full speed. And it’s about time. As far back as ten years ago Telcoa.Org mentioned […]
5 Tricks To Crack Down On Work Interruptions
Fending off interruptions as you work from home can seem like an endless battle. Here are some tips to try before tossing in the towel. Work interruptions are one of the most frustrating aspects of remote work. No matter how many Quiet! signs you post around the house, or how often you tell […]
