UK tests home working to beat Olympic Games gridlock
LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of Britons were swapping the office for
the comforts of working from home this week as government and businesses
tested ways of avoiding transport gridlock during this summer's
Olympics in London. Bureaucrats from across government departments were
asked to work remotely, or to brave the cold and cycle or walk at least
part of the way to the office in a week-long ...
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Britons tests home working to to beat Games gridlock
LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of Britons were swapping the office for
the comforts of working from home this week as government and businesses
tested ways of avoiding transport gridlock during this summer's
Olympics in London. Bureaucrats from across government departments were
asked to work remotely, or to brave the cold and cycle or walk at least
part of the way to the office in a week-long ...
Read more...
Government workers test remote working
LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of civil servants will work from home or
get on their bikes to the office this week as the government tests its
plans to ease congestion on London's transport network during the
Olympics. The government is trying to encourage businesses to vary their
working patterns during the July 27-August 12 Games to ease the strain on
an already crowded public transport system ...
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How to Ask to Work From Home
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Q: How should I go about asking my boss to
let me work from home one or two days a week? A: Millions of Americans
telecommute for work each year, but whether you will be allowed to depends
on the industry you work in, your reputation at the office and your ability
to convince your boss it's worthwhile. In many offices, it's easier
said than done to convince your boss to ...
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UK government workers test remote working
LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of British civil servants will work from
home or get on their bikes to the office this week as the government tests
its plans to ease congestion on London's transport network during the
Olympics. The government is trying to encourage businesses to vary their
working patterns during the July 27-August 12 Games to ease the strain on
an already crowded public transport ...
Read more...