What might be a bit more astonishing, however, is a recent survey by FlexJobs and WorldatWork which found that only 3 percent of the organizations surveyed were actually trying to quantify the return on investment for job flexibility or remote work.   "That's shocking to me, because it says loudly and clearly that employers and management believe flexible work only benefits the employee; they don't even think it will benefit the broader...

The last few years have seen the emergence of a new leisure shopping culture. People visit shopping complexes and malls not only to shop, but also to relax. Shopping and entertainment complexes create a relaxed environment which helps increase footfall, and make people spend more time in the malls. To make the most of this growing trend, a lot of retail store owners are using LED screen displays. Large LED screens are placed outside, as well as inside the mall to connect easily and effectively w...

One major point of confusion is that there’s not even consensus on the definition of a small business. Some sources, like the U.S. Small Business Administration, define a small business as 500 employees or less, while others say it’s 300, 200, 10 or five. This is not only confusing -- it’s a problem. Why the conventional definitions of small business are problematic. Each stage of business has its own challenges, and small business owners can be easily confused...

Telecommuters, yeah, you with the bed-head, you know what we mean. Look around. Productivity-crushing diversions lurk everywhere. That’s because you’re blending worlds. Your home is your workplace, which is why it’s incredibly important that you make it look and feel that way, at least in one designated spot.   If you haven’t already, pick an area and call it your home office, even if (like yours truly) it’s the sticky end of your kitchen table. Then desi...

Joanne Friedman, Psychology, Education, Human Behavior, Writing, Horses Lilia Stoyanov has given a perfect answer.  We are already in that future.  I recently helped a Japanese translator work through a book on this subject, and we were both fascinated by how far this concept has evolved already.  I believe we will be in for a wild ride as people like Lilia form the wedge at the forefront of this movement away from site-based work.   There will always be s...