A new study suggests cell phones and pagers are not necessarily living up to their promises of making life less stressful.
A sociologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee found that people who consistently used these wireless technologies are bringing their work home and vice-versa.
"The study is telling us that the increase in cell phone use is having a negative influence on people in terms of their psychological well-being and in terms of their feelings about their families," Aine-Marie Humble of Mount St. Vincent University told CTV News.
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Sunday, January 08, 2006
Thursday, January 05, 2006
WORK ING AT HOME OCCASSIONALLY
How much of your time is actually spent working when you bring the office home? According to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey, nearly one-third of workers say they work from home on occasion. Twenty-five percent admit they spend less than one hour on their office work when working from home, 53 percent spend less than three hours and only 14 percent put in a full 8 hours. The CareerBuilder.com survey, "Out of the Office 2005," was conducted from August 10 to August 22, 2005 of more than 2,450 workers.
There are many factors contributing to the work-from-home productivity gap. Twenty-two percent of those surveyed say their children grab most of their attention while working from home. Seventeen percent say personal calls and surfing the Internet serve as the primary distractions from work. Fifteen percent admit to suffering from "couch potato syndrome," choosing to spend their work time watching daytime TV and/or sleeping. Eleven percent opt for completing personal errands, while another nine percent catch up on housework.
"Almost one-third of workers surveyed say they work from home on occasion," said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. "Employers and employees are taking advantage of improvements in workplace technology, which allows workers the freedom to work from virtually anywhere, including their homes. While working from home may improve work/life balance, it can also create a challenge to stay motivated."
Haefner recommends the following tips to make working from home productive:
Keep to the same schedule -- Start your day as if you were going into the office. Get up at the same time, change out of your pajamas, and stick to your normal morning routine. Lounging around in bed will open the door to procrastination.
Location, location, location -- Don't tempt yourself by working in front of the TV or near the radio or in front of the refrigerator. Pick a location that is quiet and structured, where you can complete your projects.
Plan out your day -- Create a list of specific goals for the day and cross them off as you complete them. This will assure that what you wanted to accomplish actually gets done.
Give yourself a lunch hour --- Designate a certain time for personal calls, errands, housework, exercise and any other non-office related activities. Consider setting a timer to let you know when it is time to return to your work.
Take a break -- Taking some time to play with your children, eat a snack or walk the dog will not sink the ship. Just keep the breaks to a minimum.
Survey Methodology
The survey, "Out of the Office 2005," was conducted from August 10, 2005 to August 22, 2005. Methodology used to collect survey responses totaling more than 2,450 workers for this study involved selecting a random sample of comScore Networks panel members. These Web Panel members were approached via an e-mail invitation, which asked them to participate in a short online survey. The results of this survey are statistically accurate to within +/- 1.97 percentage points (19 times out of 20).
About CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder.com is the nation?s largest online job site with more than 20 million unique visitors and over 1 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB), and Knight Ridder, Inc. (NYSE:KRI), the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 700 partners that reach national, local, industry and niche audiences. These include more than 165 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 30,000 of the nation's top employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 14 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. Millions of job seekers visit the site every month to search for opportunities by industry, location, company and job type, sign up for automatic email job alerts, and get advice on job hunting and career management. For more information about CareerBuilder.com products and services, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.
There are many factors contributing to the work-from-home productivity gap. Twenty-two percent of those surveyed say their children grab most of their attention while working from home. Seventeen percent say personal calls and surfing the Internet serve as the primary distractions from work. Fifteen percent admit to suffering from "couch potato syndrome," choosing to spend their work time watching daytime TV and/or sleeping. Eleven percent opt for completing personal errands, while another nine percent catch up on housework.
"Almost one-third of workers surveyed say they work from home on occasion," said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.com. "Employers and employees are taking advantage of improvements in workplace technology, which allows workers the freedom to work from virtually anywhere, including their homes. While working from home may improve work/life balance, it can also create a challenge to stay motivated."
Haefner recommends the following tips to make working from home productive:
Keep to the same schedule -- Start your day as if you were going into the office. Get up at the same time, change out of your pajamas, and stick to your normal morning routine. Lounging around in bed will open the door to procrastination.
Location, location, location -- Don't tempt yourself by working in front of the TV or near the radio or in front of the refrigerator. Pick a location that is quiet and structured, where you can complete your projects.
Plan out your day -- Create a list of specific goals for the day and cross them off as you complete them. This will assure that what you wanted to accomplish actually gets done.
Give yourself a lunch hour --- Designate a certain time for personal calls, errands, housework, exercise and any other non-office related activities. Consider setting a timer to let you know when it is time to return to your work.
Take a break -- Taking some time to play with your children, eat a snack or walk the dog will not sink the ship. Just keep the breaks to a minimum.
Survey Methodology
The survey, "Out of the Office 2005," was conducted from August 10, 2005 to August 22, 2005. Methodology used to collect survey responses totaling more than 2,450 workers for this study involved selecting a random sample of comScore Networks panel members. These Web Panel members were approached via an e-mail invitation, which asked them to participate in a short online survey. The results of this survey are statistically accurate to within +/- 1.97 percentage points (19 times out of 20).
About CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder.com is the nation?s largest online job site with more than 20 million unique visitors and over 1 million jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB), and Knight Ridder, Inc. (NYSE:KRI), the company offers a vast online and print network to help job seekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 700 partners that reach national, local, industry and niche audiences. These include more than 165 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 30,000 of the nation's top employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 14 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. Millions of job seekers visit the site every month to search for opportunities by industry, location, company and job type, sign up for automatic email job alerts, and get advice on job hunting and career management. For more information about CareerBuilder.com products and services, visit http://www.careerbuilder.com.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Work at home jobs leads
Appointment maker for school NJ
Freelance science grant editor San Fransico
Mortgage processor San Fransico
Tele sales Cuppertino CA
Seamtress Boulder Co Must be able to pick up and drop up work
Legal Document reviewer Houston TX
Freelance science grant editor San Fransico
Mortgage processor San Fransico
Tele sales Cuppertino CA
Seamtress Boulder Co Must be able to pick up and drop up work
Legal Document reviewer Houston TX
Monday, January 02, 2006
Do your homework in a home office
Do your homework -- in a home office
Monday, January 02, 2006
By Elizabeth Slowik
The Grand Rapids Press
Only one office in Grand Rapids boasts a parrot named Izzy which does a dead-on imitation of the familiar "beep-beep" of a modern telephone.
"This is Eric. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Thanks for calling. Beep," Izzy says.
Izzy lives in the home office of Eric and Karen Webster, of Plainfield Township, who sell property for Five Star Real Estate.
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Monday, January 02, 2006
By Elizabeth Slowik
The Grand Rapids Press
Only one office in Grand Rapids boasts a parrot named Izzy which does a dead-on imitation of the familiar "beep-beep" of a modern telephone.
"This is Eric. Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Thanks for calling. Beep," Izzy says.
Izzy lives in the home office of Eric and Karen Webster, of Plainfield Township, who sell property for Five Star Real Estate.
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Saturday, December 31, 2005
Work at home job leads
Please Note- A Legit Company will not ask you for money. These are unresearched work at home job leads. Use common sense if it sounds too job to be true-it probably is. Please post in comments if you have any replies to the jobs applied
Telecommunting Recruiting Huge database of telecommuting jobs
Real estate professional Atlanta
Appointment Setting Business2Business Anywhere
Senior Internal Auditor Travel involved Dallas
Internal Auditor Greensboro, NC
Customer Service Representative Possibility to commute SunTrust Bank , Doral FL
ONLINE ADVERTISTING SALES San Francisco
Graphic Designer Boston
Telemarkter/appointment setter Boston
Telecommunting Recruiting Huge database of telecommuting jobs
Real estate professional Atlanta
Appointment Setting Business2Business Anywhere
Senior Internal Auditor Travel involved Dallas
Internal Auditor Greensboro, NC
Customer Service Representative Possibility to commute SunTrust Bank , Doral FL
ONLINE ADVERTISTING SALES San Francisco
Graphic Designer Boston
Telemarkter/appointment setter Boston
Friday, December 30, 2005
Work at home phone computer support
Here's the link:
http://www.rmscomputersystems.com/jobs.html
Job Responsibilities: Calling back our customers to help them with their tech support issues. Report to other staff members any perceived trends, positive or negative, in calls/e-mails being received and/or solutions being used. Make the best effort to fix the customer's issues and modifications to ensure the problem will not reoccur. Maintain a courteous and helpful professional Technical Support image
at all times. Assess and respond to situations where standard procedures have failed in isolating or fixing problems. Ability to deal with customer issues in a timely manner and show above and beyond customer service. Excellent problem solving skills a must
Required Skills :
* DOS, Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP or Apple MacOS
* Troubleshooting of Operating Systems and Internet connection issues
* Knowledge of computer hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting
* Software installations and upgrading
* Can install / troubleshoot all computer-related devices (video, sound, modem, printer, scanner, camera, etc.)
* Have the ability to research online and work through problems
* Explain computer-related sales and service options to clients
* Advanced communication and people skills
Qualifications
* HS Diploma/Equivalent required
* 2 years Prior work experience in diagnosing and repairing PCs or consumer electronics
*Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends. We operate 24 hours 7 days per week. Holidays Included.
Salary: Ranges depending on experience.
Hours: All shifts are open. Hours are flexible
http://www.rmscomputersystems.com/jobs.html
Job Responsibilities: Calling back our customers to help them with their tech support issues. Report to other staff members any perceived trends, positive or negative, in calls/e-mails being received and/or solutions being used. Make the best effort to fix the customer's issues and modifications to ensure the problem will not reoccur. Maintain a courteous and helpful professional Technical Support image
at all times. Assess and respond to situations where standard procedures have failed in isolating or fixing problems. Ability to deal with customer issues in a timely manner and show above and beyond customer service. Excellent problem solving skills a must
Required Skills :
* DOS, Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP or Apple MacOS
* Troubleshooting of Operating Systems and Internet connection issues
* Knowledge of computer hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting
* Software installations and upgrading
* Can install / troubleshoot all computer-related devices (video, sound, modem, printer, scanner, camera, etc.)
* Have the ability to research online and work through problems
* Explain computer-related sales and service options to clients
* Advanced communication and people skills
Qualifications
* HS Diploma/Equivalent required
* 2 years Prior work experience in diagnosing and repairing PCs or consumer electronics
*Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends. We operate 24 hours 7 days per week. Holidays Included.
Salary: Ranges depending on experience.
Hours: All shifts are open. Hours are flexible
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Be aware of work at home offers
This is the time of year people try to earn extra money to pay off holiday shopping bills. This is also the time of year scam artists offer easy money with work-at-home schemes. We're taking action to show you what to watch out for so you don't get taken by one of these bogus offers. "These offers always say little or no experience necessary, very few hours, earn lots of money from the comfort of your home. That's just not realistic.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Home business is thriving Sonoma Valley
Wineries, hotels and restaurants play a high-profile role in the local economy, but many Sonomans quietly make a living without even a storefront to announce their presence. Home-based operations make up 20 percent of businesses in the Valley and are becoming not only more common, but a more desirable option for people seeking independence and flexibility.
Some businesses start out of the owner's home and grow into an office or retail space. Other times, owners have no intention of leaving home.
"It's come to a new position of envy," said Patti Peters, who has run a business-training company out of her home for 15 years. "In the old days, people would comment that you probably couldn't get a job anywhere, now they're asking, 'How can I do that?'"
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Some businesses start out of the owner's home and grow into an office or retail space. Other times, owners have no intention of leaving home.
"It's come to a new position of envy," said Patti Peters, who has run a business-training company out of her home for 15 years. "In the old days, people would comment that you probably couldn't get a job anywhere, now they're asking, 'How can I do that?'"
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Companies that regularly hire telecommuters
Here are companies that regularly independent contractors or employees to work from home. This list is updated on a regular basis as we find out about new companies. 
Work at home admin jobs
Work at home as an internet researcher
Work at home tutoring and teaching education
Work at home phone jobs
Work at home real estate and mortgage jobs
Work at home medical transcription and coding jobs
Worl at home accounting and bookkeeping jobs
Work at home texting
Saturday, December 24, 2005
John Higgins's workday is filled with constant interruptions. That's because the packaging-company executive usually works from a home office, where his "co-workers" include his wife, Kelly, his four-year-old son, Jack, and his five-month-old black Labrador, Plato.
One recent morning, the pup got hold of a roll of toilet paper and minced it into many, many pieces. Mr. Higgins, who is his own workplace janitorial service, had to clean up the mess.
But that wasn't the last diversion during our 40-minute phone conversation. Mr. Higgins was interrupted a total of four times if you count the time he heard his son's voice coming closer and feared the boy would barge in, as he usually does, with his latest action figure. "Uh-oh, here we go," said Mr. Higgins in a hushed tone. "Here he comes." (False alarm: The boy went into the garage.)
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One recent morning, the pup got hold of a roll of toilet paper and minced it into many, many pieces. Mr. Higgins, who is his own workplace janitorial service, had to clean up the mess.
But that wasn't the last diversion during our 40-minute phone conversation. Mr. Higgins was interrupted a total of four times if you count the time he heard his son's voice coming closer and feared the boy would barge in, as he usually does, with his latest action figure. "Uh-oh, here we go," said Mr. Higgins in a hushed tone. "Here he comes." (False alarm: The boy went into the garage.)
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