Avatars made to wear a suit to work as the style police arrive
Guidelines drawn up to protect business reputations in virtual worlds
http://bit.ly/djPpdv
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Working in a ‘virtual world’ should be no less professional than showing up at a brick and mortar building. It can se [...]
Monthly archives for February, 2010
Avatar Dress Codes in 3D Virtual Worl...
Avatars made to wear a suit to work as the style police arrive
Guidelines drawn up to protect business reputations in virtual worlds
http://bit.ly/djPpdv
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Working in a ‘virtual world’ should be no less professional than showing up at a brick and mortar building. It can se [...]
Globe & Mail says "Jobless r...
Think the time is here to change how we work and hire workers?
What better time than now to rethink how ‘it’s always been done’ and embrace the concept of a virtual workforce. While North America continues to deal with the fallout from the recession, it’s apparent to me that technology and innovation hold much sought [...]
Virtual Workforce Tip #3 – Mana...
A different style of management is required in order for a virtual workforce to be effective and successful.
Managing Virtual Workers
An Ernst & Young partner who has been managing teams virtually for more than a decade explains how to get the best out of remote workers
BusinessWeek – http://bit.ly/cavFlz
VPCI Pioneers 'Virtual GMP Consu...
MIAMI, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ — Pharmaceutical manufacturers around the world now have access to high-level, FDA support services at the touch of a button. VPCI (Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants International) has pioneered a “Virtual GMP Consulting” service. Through the use of high definition video conferencing equipment [...]
The Virtual Workforce: Why We Must Re...
See Karen’s Video in my Vodpod video list (bottom right of blog)
Hoboken, NJ – Just 20 years ago, “going to work” meant waking up, getting dressed, jumping in the car, and driving to a physical location where you interacted, face-to-face, with your boss and coworkers all day. In 2009 it might mean stepping across the hall to your [...]
Virtual Workforce Tip #2 – Get ...
Virtual Workers in different time zones can help increase productivity by working when you’re not.
Virtual Workforces Are Changing Every...
Prices at the pump continue to rise despite the odd dip weakly reflecting drops in crude oil prices. Construction to solve transportation issues persistently disrupts travellers at substantial costs to tax payers. Green solutions are promoted extensively to help preserve our environment and reduce carbon emissions. Integration of virtual work [...]
Do You Have a Sustainable Flu Pandemi...
Have you been effected by the flu this season? What’s your plan for 2010?
The flu and other viruses sweep through every year and affect more than just our health. For businesses with employees, sick time is an unavoidable reality which can drain their budgets at an alarming rate. It can also increase employee stress through covering e [...]
Virtual Workforce Tip #1 – Desk...
Desktop screen sharing between Virtual Workers and clients is easy with Glance screen sharing technology. Perfect for online meetings, training and remote support. http://www.glance.net/
Got your own recommendations for products or programs that help you stay more efficient and productive? Open invite to submit your own!
Inspirational Quote
When on the brink of complete discouragement, success is discerning that… the line between failure and success is so fine that often a single extra effort is all that is needed to bring victory out of defeat. ~Elbert Green Hubbard