An Update on the Rise of Virtual Meetings: The Future of Work Weblog
The company I work for uses WebEx, which works quite well over the varying connections we have. Yesterday, some coworkers presented some UI with a lot of animation. The display wasn’t exactly smooth, but the frame rates were terrific given that we’re on opposite sides of the country and that the office has relatively low outgoing bandwidth.
Has the Telecommuting Tipping Point Finally Arrived?: The Future of Work Weblog
Our own research has shown us time and time again that “telecommuters,” or mobile/flex workers, are between 15% and 20% more productive than office-bound folks too.
Totally.
July/August Future of Work Agenda Newsletter: The Future of Work Weblog
The attention paid to communities is interesting. At the core of our social systems are communities, and they’re in constant evolution. Will high energy/transportation costs bring tighter communities, especially during the day?
In my own WAH experience, I think it really can. Today, for instance, I took the dog out at lunchtime. I spoke with my neighbor, a retiree, and another neighbor home on her lunch break. The relationships of the community are fostered by the contacts between us, and the value of the social structure is enhanced.
Telework Improvements Act of 2008: OpenCongress.org
I’ve been following this for a bit, and I’m really liking the direction it is taking. The House of Reps has passed it already.
While not the perfect solution, it is a workable start. It will hopefully provide incentive and guidance to private industry.
Home Office Envy: O’Reilly DigitalMedia
Wow, I really need to work on my space to compete with those contest winners!