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4 Ways Employers Are Supporting Workers As the Pandemic Continues

Staff

26 Jan 202126 Jan 2021

As we enter 2021, employers have found it necessary to examine their benefit offerings in order to make decisions that best support their workforce while ensuring the long-term success of their organization. A report released today by the International Foundation finds that […]

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7 Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Worker

Alyssa Hodder

09 Nov 202005 Nov 2020

COVID-19 has had the dramatic effect of launching many of us into a remote work environment virtually overnight. But as the pandemic drags on (and on), it can be hard to stay motivated and productive. At our recent Canadian Employer Outlook virtual […]

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5 Ergonomic Tips for Your (New!) Home Office

Anne Patterson

30 Apr 202028 Apr 2020

If you’re reading this from your (new!) home office, you aren’t alone. With much of the North American workforce now telecommuting due to the coronavirus pandemic, many new considerations are unfolding—staying productive, balancing work and home life (hello homeschooling heroes!), and something […]

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5 Tips to Keep Working-From-Home Employees Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Staff

14 Apr 202003 Nov 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has caused entire organizations to shift from in-person office environments to completely virtual workplaces. Adjusting to working from home—and making the change during a global health crisis—has been stressful for both employers and employees. As we settle into this […]

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Tips for Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Anne Newhouse

23 Mar 202022 Sep 2020

While some people have been working from home for months or even years, many of us are new to the experience, including myself. COVID-19 has created an imminent need for telecommuting so that businesses can remain open and productive. If working from home […]

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Telecommuting: Who Offers What and Why?

Anne Patterson

03 Nov 201703 Nov 2017

Solving tight parking lot situation, promoting work-life balance, decreasing carbon footprints . . . Organizations have many reasons for offering telecommuting, finds a new survey report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Flexible Work Arrangements: 2017 Survey Results revealed that […]