Mika Cross is a powerhouse. If you’ve ever had the good fortune to meet her—and if you’re in the work-life field, there’s an excellent chance you have—you’ll know exactly what I mean. A work-life professional who contributes her considerable talents to federal workplaces—most recently with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (she’s […]
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A Hidden Cost for Telecommuters—And What You Can Do About It
Not only is it the middle of tax season, it’s Telework Week. What better time to tell you about a particularly absurd situation that turns telecommuting into an expensive option for some. And about a solution within reach in the form of some critical legislation, introduced just last week? But I’m getting ahead of myself. […]
The Home Office Worker’s Tale
I sat down to work a couple weeks ago, ready to tick off the first in a long to-do list of items stretching through the week to come. It was a Sunday, but I had a lot to do, so I resolutely turned on my computer, opened a document, and— watched as the screen went […]
