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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.brighthub.comhttp://www.brighthub.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Home Office</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><item><title>10 Essential Items in a Telecommuting Home Office</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/25535.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25535</guid><dc:creator>SheilaAnnCoggins</dc:creator><description>If you&amp;#39;re considering telecommuting or working from home, these must-haves are well, a must-have&amp;#33; What You Need in a Home Office Whether you're simply starting out as a telecommuting home office worker - or you're upgrading your current home office to adapt to longer working hours at home - here are some items that you might like to conside...</description></item><item><title>Companies That Hire Home Based Call Center Agents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/38674.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:33:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38674</guid><dc:creator>mgwhitemti</dc:creator><description>Looking for a home based employment opportunity&amp;#63; If you have outstanding telephone communication skills, a job as a telecommuting call center worker may be a great option for you&amp;#33; Find out what&amp;#39;s involved in performing this type of work. If you have excellent telephone communications skills, high speed internet access, and a land line o...</description></item><item><title>Telecommuting Opportunity: Working as a Home Based Call Center Agent</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/38485.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38485</guid><dc:creator>mgwhitemti</dc:creator><description>Looking for a home based employment opportunity&amp;#63; If you have outstanding telephone communication skills, a job as a telecommuting call center worker may be a great option for you&amp;#33; Find out what&amp;#39;s involved in performing this type of work. Work from Home as a Call Center Agent If you're interested in working from home and you have excelle...</description></item><item><title>Work from Home Call Center Agents</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/34718.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:55:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34718</guid><dc:creator>lilVegas28</dc:creator><description>Work from Home Call Center Agent jobs are on the rise. Job duties for these agents depend upon what type of company they work for. Many agents that work for product distribution centers wear many hats in the company. Call Center Agent Positions Call Center Agent positions are becoming more common in the growing telecommuting industry. It is much ea...</description></item><item><title>Characteristics of Successful Telecommuters</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/31112.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:35:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31112</guid><dc:creator>djnelson</dc:creator><description>Some people get so excited about the possibility of working from home that they fail to realize the telecommuting life is not for everyone. Before you jump into the world of telecommuting there are a few things you should know. The following highlights the characteristics of successful telecommuters Give Yourself a Quiz Before you decide if telecom...</description></item><item><title>Work at Home Tips for Parents: What to Do When Kids Have No  School</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/29661.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:50:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29661</guid><dc:creator>nicolelamarco</dc:creator><description>I know how difficult it is to work when my kids have a snow day or half day or holiday. I&amp;#8217;ve found some ways to make this work. Benefits of Working from Home Working from home has plenty of benefits: creating your own schedule, being home when your kids are home, making more money, saving money on commuting, wearing what you want to, and bein...</description></item><item><title>5 Tools for Tracking Time as a Home Worker</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/reviews/27260.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:47:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27260</guid><dc:creator>cherrineb</dc:creator><description>Effective time management as a home worker can be achieved by finding ways to determine how much time you spend on each project. This helps a home worker establish a schedule and maximize his&amp;#47;her monthly earnings while providing good work to clients. Easy Time Tracking Rating Easy time tracking is specifically designed for freelancers, independ...</description></item><item><title>Doing Your Job at Home with Telecommuting</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/26380.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:16:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26380</guid><dc:creator>SylviaCochran</dc:creator><description>Turning your telecommuting opportunity into a semi home business is the high wire act that combines doing a nine to five job at home with the potential pitfalls that go hand in hand with telecommuting. Learn how to transition from the daily trip to the office to almost running a home business. Doing the Job at Home It goes without saying that you w...</description></item><item><title>How To Set Up a Telecommuting Arrangement With Your Boss</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/25281.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:12:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25281</guid><dc:creator>SueWalsh</dc:creator><description>Interested in trying out telecommuting but not sure how to approach your boss&amp;#63; Here are some tips and advice to help you succeed in setting up a telecommuting arrangement that will work for both of you&amp;#33; Setting Up a Telecommuting Arrangement These days many people are finding telecommuting to be an attractive option. Whether you’ve got a ch...</description></item><item><title>Tips For a Smooth Transition Into Telecommuting</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/23406.aspx</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:20:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23406</guid><dc:creator>MichelleDonnatien</dc:creator><description>Many professionals are moving from working in a traditional office to telecommuting and working from a home office. Learn how to make it worthwhile for you and for your employer. Tips For a Smooth Transition Into Telecommuting Many professional are moving from working in a traditional office to telecommuting and working from a home office. Although...</description></item><item><title>Tips for meeting work deadlines during a personal crisis</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/23323.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:01:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23323</guid><dc:creator>julieboehlke</dc:creator><description>Having to trudge through the tough times even when we are distracted and our mind isn&amp;#8217;t on our work is something the successful telecommuter must adapt to. Stress If you telecommute and work from home, you know all too well that project deadlines have a way of creeping up on you even when things are going well. Keeping projects flowing and cl...</description></item><item><title>How to Create a Teaser Website to Maximize Your Website's Page Views</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/23317.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:33:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23317</guid><dc:creator>julieboehlke</dc:creator><description>Creating a teaser website will help you get the most hits possible while increasing sales and marketing. If your business relies heavily off of the internet to generate sales or if you utilize page views to create additional income for your website, you know that the web is key in helping you achieve your financial goals. In order to create web pre...</description></item><item><title>How to Work From Home With a Full Time Family</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/23306.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:19:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23306</guid><dc:creator>julieboehlke</dc:creator><description>Like many of us who telecommute, typically our place of work is an office from out of our homes. While this may seem like the ideal work environment, it can come with its own set of challenges&amp;#8212;especially where family is involved. Interruptions from spouses with phone calls while they are at work, children’s demanding sports schedules, extra c...</description></item><item><title>Managing Telecommuters - Managing by objectives</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/16292.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:12:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16292</guid><dc:creator>Victoria E</dc:creator><description>Performance Management is an important part of a successful telecommuting program. You must be able to measure the success of the telecommuter&amp;#39;s performance, and thereby the program itself. By managing by objective, instead of by observation, you will have tangible metrics to measure the program. The most efficient, effective and successful way...</description></item><item><title>Managing Telecommuters – Out of Sight But Not Out of Control</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/16291.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:11:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16291</guid><dc:creator>Victoria E</dc:creator><description>Does the thought of setting up a telecommuting program have you imagining your team&amp;#39;s productivity taking a nose dive&amp;#63; Or that if you cannot see them, you won&amp;#39;t be able to measure their work&amp;#63; Fear not, use the methods listed here to maintain control over productivity and deliverables&amp;#33; Managing your employees from a remote locati...</description></item><item><title>Managing Commuters and Telecommuters – Blending a Vrtual Team</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/16290.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:09:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16290</guid><dc:creator>Victoria E</dc:creator><description>Managing both telecommuters and on-site workers can be a challenge. However, by establishing some ground rules, keeping everyone&amp;#39;s needs and views in mind, your team can work together seamlessly, without resentment or jealously. Here are some tips to help you get started. Many managers have found themselves with an interesting challenge, managi...</description></item><item><title>Telecommuting – Starting with the Right Attitude</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/14817.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:55:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14817</guid><dc:creator>Victoria E</dc:creator><description>Telecommuting success starts with the right attitude. Like any successful working arrangement, you have to be serious about succeeding, and plan for the ultimate achievement of that goal. Telecommuting statistics show that most efficient and productive telecommuters are visible and task oriented. Telecommuting is a serious and rewarding workstyle. ...</description></item><item><title>How to Overcome Procrastination in Your Home Office Work</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/1828.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:57:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1828</guid><dc:creator>stlamar</dc:creator><description>Telecommuting as an employee requires a certain level of devotion. If you find yourself putting off doing an unpleasant task day after day, you have a problem with procrastination. This article provides information and tips about overcoming the tendency to put things off. So you&amp;rsquo;ve escaped from the insanity of the office to work in the sancti...</description></item><item><title>Is Telecommuting a viable option in today’s volatile marketplace?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/office/home/articles/11322.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:56:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11322</guid><dc:creator>Victoria E</dc:creator><description>Gas prices, Mortgage crisis, Financial crisis, all impact the job market. Ever want to just work from home a few days a week to save gas&amp;#63; Is that a risky move these days with layoffs, downsizing and cutbacks&amp;#63; Survey says.... In the heat of the current employment and financial crisis, soaring gas prices and insecurity in the future workers, ...</description></item></channel></rss>