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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

These illnesses and injuries cost employers in absenteeism, lost productivity and, quite often, higher insurance premiums. When you communicate with employees, make it clear that everyone is able to adjust any equipment they use to suit their physical needs in order to maximize both safety and productivity. Including your remote staff.

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hiccups in a meeting, hybrid work but no equipment for home offices, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, hiccups in a meeting, hybrid work but no equipment for home offices, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Hybrid schedules but no equipment for remote work. Management is reopening the office next week, and all members of my team are required to come in at least two days a week.

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2021 tax deduction checklist: 10 expenses small business owners can write off

Ruby

Home office expenses With so many people working from home in the past year, you’ll want to closely review the IRS’s rules around home office deductions. Keep in mind that we’re talking about the IRS here, so you have to meet specific criteria: First, your home office has to be your principal place of business.

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Making Taxes Less Taxing

Success

Your accountant can help you with that, or you can learn about them in the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business.

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my boss and coworkers are constantly at my house

Ask a Manager

He also makes me store large pieces of equipment (when I pushed back against this, he said it’s because I have a large house and garage while he lives in a small apartment). It’s not reasonable for your boss to assume your house can function as a central office hub. Again, it’s ridiculous to have to use a cover story.

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Serviced Office vs Coworking Space: Which Option is Right For You?

Launch Work Places

People who don’t tend to have high in-office rates, like creative, insurance, financial services, legal services, arts and culture, and nonprofit professionals, may all like the appeal of having a coworking space to call home for work hours. Q: Is a serviced office vs coworking space better for scalability?

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What is a virtual office?

Ruby

Are your people equipped for virtual work? Do they have the right hardware and equipment ? Can they work comfortably at home for extended periods of time? Pros: more flexibility for the business greater freedom for workers improved workforce productivity and retention significantly lower overhead costs (e.g.