CIO.com - Telecommuting

Forrester Survey Suggests Execs Driving Push for BYOT

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

According to Forrester’s ‘State of the Workforce’ survey, execs are driving the need for BYOT programs and greater mobility while the younger workforce is still largely tethered to the office.

In Pictures: The 8 Unfriendliest Cities for Teleworking

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

You would think in this day and age all businesses would be doing everything possible to support remote workers. But a surprising number of companies in major American cities are still behind the teleworking times, according to a recent Microsoft survey of 4,500 information workers. Here are eight major cities that finished at the lower end of Microsoft's rankings.

Six Hot Workplace Trends for 2011

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Digital portfolios trump resumes, more workers telecommute, social media continues its spread, and mobile marches over desktops. Check out these key technology work trends for the year ahead.

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard Rates Climate-Change Leaders and Laggards

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco, Ericsson and Fujitsu earn top honors for their efforts in climate solutions, remote collaboration and telecommuting offerings.

5 Signs There's Probably No Wi-Fi on Your Next Flight

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

No Wi-Fi for you! Here's how to tell if wireless Internet service is about as likely as a free meal on your airplane ride.

Your Workplace in 2020: Gartner's Predictions

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

How will people work 10 years from now? Take a peek at Gartner's thoughts on big trends emerging in the office: Get ready for "work swarms" and "hyperconnectedness."

10 "Deep Thoughts" of Telecommuters Everywhere

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

You don't (always) work in your pajamas. But you do occasionally snarf nachos while on a conference call and wonder if anyone hears your crunching. Hey, it takes one to know one: Here's what's really happening inside the mind of a telecommuter.

Mobile Web Conferencing: Next Big Smartphone Trend?

Tue, 18 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mobile web conferencing isn't for everyone - but IT leaders should remember that some of the most prominent business users are the ones who want it. Here's a look at why IT should support this niche feature.

Six Strategies for Managing Telecommuters

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

With the right skills and tools, virtual teams can be as effective as any traditional co-located teams, and in some cases, can be even more productive and efficient.

Swine Flu National Emergency Should Spur Businesses to Action

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

President Obama's declaration of a national swine flu emergency should send up a red flag to businesses that are still unprepared for a pandemic.

Cool Home Office Gear

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Deck out your home office with some cool home office furniture and technology.

Do You Know Where Your Employees Are Working?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Enabling employees to work from anywhere can save companies time and money while boosting productivity. Here’s how to do it right.

Five Signs Your Telework Program is a Bust

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Telework programs won’t deliver the potential cost-savings and stress-reduction benefits they promise if companies can’t get their policies straight.

Secure Telework Without a VPN

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Toronto brokerage firm Octagon Capital ended up choosing an unusual hardware-and-cloud service from Route1 to secure its telework environment.

8 Ways American Information Workers Remain Luddites

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Nine out of 10 never use social networking or videoconferencing for work, according to a survey conducted by Forrester Research.