During this time of year the Earth begins to freeze and children’s minds typically turn to the fairly elusive snow day. Unfortunately for parents, snow days mean scrambling to find alternate childcare in a very short amount of time. In the best case scenario in-laws live nearby and can watch your children; otherwise it will [...]
First, if you’re working with a company – not independently – find out how much time off you have and take it. The company gives vacation time for a reason and needs to know when you won’t be in the office. Much of telecommuting is trust based and asking for time off when you’ll use [...]
Whether you’re sharing an entire business or simply a room in your home, working with your spouse can be difficult; however, that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Think in the mind of a commuter and apply these 5 tips for an enjoyable ‘office’ environment at home. 1. Set Boundaries Just like you do with [...]
Either your boss has approved your request to telecommute or you’ve made a career change and decided to do it on your own. Now you have the freedom to work in your pajamas and stay in the comfort of your own home; however, this does not mean you can cut childcare costs. Parents of older [...]
The first steps to working from home are organization, securing a table or area as your one and only work space, and creating ground rules for your family. Now that all of this is in place, do you know where your clients are going to call you? As cell phones become more prevalent they’re negating [...]
Sending kids off to school is an exciting prospect for parents who telecommute. At the ripe age of five it’s off to kindergarten to let you work at home in peace; but what do you do when one of your children is sick and stays home from school? First, you need to make the decision [...]
This month marks the annual celebration of work and family throughout the United States. AWLP and WorldatWork are leading the campaign in hopes of helping businesses see the value in allowing employees to balance work and life effectively. In 2003, the U.S. Senate first designated October as Work & Family month, in 2008 the U.S. [...]
Whether you’re a young mom or retired with adult children, telecommuting can blur the lines between work time and family time. Even though you are home and your hours are flexible, you’re still ‘on the clock’. So, how do you define these lines in your mind and the minds of family members? First decide what [...]
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