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Don't Fall to the Consumer Revolution, Lead it!

Posted by Workshifting in Business

Today we have a guest post from Brian Solis. Brian is a principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm. Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis has studied and influenced the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, publishing, and culture. Solis' latest book is titled, The End of Business As Usual: Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consumer Revolution. For more information, please visit www.briansolis.com. In a post Occupy world, organizations everywhere should contemplate the themes... Read More

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Mastering Self Discipline - How to Focus and Get the Work Done Amidst all the FUN Distractions

Posted by Workshifting in Focus

Today we have a guest post from Dominique Molina. Dominique is President of the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, an organization of tax professionals who are trained to help their clients rescue thousands of dollars in wasted tax. In addition to her blogging and speaking engagements, Dominique provides CPA continuing education as a registered educator with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Isn't working on your own fun? No boss breathing down your neck or micro managing your every move. You get the flexibility of working during your peak performance times, and taking breaks when you... Read More

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6 Tablet Computer Productivity Tips

Posted by Sharlyn Lauby in Productivity

Being a workshifter is a constant quest for productivity. Do more with as little as possible - at least, that was one of the reasons I used to justify buying a tablet computer earlier this year. As such, I've been putting my iPad 2 to the test. My goal was to figure out if tablets could really replace laptops, as I certainly want them to. Carrying my tablet is so much more convenient, not to mention the ease of taking it through airport screening. However, I've discovered the key to being productive with my tablet is contingent upon the amount... Read More

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Resolve to Rewire, Part I: 4 Tips for Wired Wellness

Posted by Workshifting in Balance

Today we have a guest post from Camille Preston, PhD. Camille is the founder and CEO of AIM Leadership, one of the country's premier organizational and leadership development firms. She is a pioneer in the field of Virtual Effectiveness and the author of Rewired: How to Work Smarter, Live Better, and Be Purposefully Productive in an Overwired World. For more information, please visit www.aimleadership.com. Workshifters enjoy great advantages over our office counterparts, but even we can get caught up in an "overwired" lifestyle. Overwired means moving at lightning speed - all day, every day - with our plates piled high... Read More

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The Workshifting Work/Life Balance Dilemma: Stay Late or "Go Home"

Posted by Natalya Sabga in Balance

The Harvard Business Review never ceases to speak my language, reveal my deepest and darkest professional secrets and remind me that I am not alone. In a recent HBR blog post "Should You Stay Late or Go Home?" Ron Ashkenas reported that more and more employees are working longer "since there's always more to do than there is time to do it - [we've] gotten into the pattern of expanding [our] workday." But that was not the most surprising finding in the HBR article. I'd always suspected it, been warned about it, but never knew how to avert it -... Read More

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The Anatomy of a List

Posted by Jennifer Marcus Newton in Productivity

I was the type of kid who got lost looking up a word in the dictionary. Twenty minutes after flipping the cover open, I would find myself deeply concentrating on some random page, reading entry after entry. I wouldn't even be in the right letter for the word I'd set out to look up. Without a plan, I can get a little sidetracked, especially as a workshifter. That's probably why I'm compulsive about making lists - travel packing lists, itineraries, strategically grouped errand lists and, of course, the venerable daily task list. Everyone has a made a list at some... Read More

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Schedule a "Meeting Day" to Reduce Disruptions

Posted by Susan Murphy in Workshifting

When I first gave up my office environment for the life of a digital nomad, one of the earliest things I noticed was how flexible my time had become. I loved my newfound freedom! However, I soon discovered that I didn't seem to be getting quite as much accomplished as I had when I was confined to a relatively controlled office environment. Fortunately, I realized my error fairly quickly. I had given up not only my office but also the structure it provided - including the structure of a regular schedule. But all was not lost. By making one simple... Read More

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Will Workshifting Become Commonplace?

Posted by Amanda Alexander in Workshifting

Slowly but surely, a seismic shift is taking place in the way that we work. We are far more enlightened and aware of exactly what is possible, and we are beginning to question what working for a living actually imposes on us, our family and our private lives. We understand that we need to work to generate money that enables us to pay the mortgage, but increasingly we are looking for ways that do not place so many logistical challenges on us. This growing trend can be described in one word - workshifting. While it's difficult to get real figures... Read More

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3 Healthy Workshifting Habits

Posted by Susan Murphy in Workshifting

Becoming a workshifter often means a significant lifestyle change. You go from spending 2 hours a day commuting to suddenly having that time back. Where once you had a cafeteria to serve you fresh, hot meals for lunch, you now have to make do with your own refrigerator and stove. Your cubicle mates have now become your IM chat buddies. As much as switching to the workshifting lifestyle can make us more productive, it doesn't come without some risks. It is easy to fall into the trap of not taking enough breaks, not eating properly or not staying social. It... Read More

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Has Telework Growth Slowed?

Posted by Sharlyn Lauby in Workshifting

The latest research from the Telework Research Network indicates that while telework is growing, it's not increasing at the pace we might have expected. According to 2009 U.S. Census data, 61 percent more employees considered home their primary place of work versus 2005. But that number translates to only 2.3 percent of the total workforce. When compared with a recent report from WorldatWork, which indicates that the overall number of teleworkers declined between 2008 and 2010, a trend emerges. The frequency of telework has increased, meaning fewer workshifters are doing more flexible work. Here at Workshifting, we were curious... Read More

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