Telecommuting

CloudVO Announces New Workplace Services to Support Remote Work out of a Network of 900 Flexible Office Locations

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

CloudVO, the San Francisco-based online provider of Workplace-as-a-Service, unveiled today a new e-commerce site with a wide array of workplace solutions that can be perused and purchased online.

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  • CloudVO, the San Francisco-based online provider of Workplace-as-a-Service, unveiled today a new e-commerce site with a wide array of workplace solutions that can be perused and purchased online.
  • This includes virtual offices, meeting room bookings, coworking passes, and also full-time private offices at any of CloudVO's 900 affiliated locations worldwide that can be reviewed, selected, and transacted on CloudVO.com without even touring the office space.
  • It gave them a place to meet regularly outside of their home office and provide us a secured local base.
  • CloudVO uses stringent criteria for independent flexible office space and coworking operators to join its network, including:
    Blazing fast Internet (often 1 gig, and soon more)

Tech Company Invonto Extends Coronavirus Work-From-Home to September 2021

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Since then, the Invonto team has adapted to remote work and continued to support the technology needs of all clients.

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  • Since then, the Invonto team has adapted to remote work and continued to support the technology needs of all clients.
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of employees and their families, Invonto has extended the work-from-home policy until September 2021.
  • "As a tech company, we have the required tools and practices in place to stay efficient while working remotely.
  • In an effort to follow CDC social distancing guidelines, Invonto has decided to suspend all future events through January 2021.

KBRA Credit Profile (KCP) Releases Research – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Affiliate of On-Demand Office Provider Regus Files for Bankruptcy—CMBS Exposure Examined

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a special report that provides details on the bankruptcy filing for RGN-Group Holdings, LLC (RGN), which is a subsidiary of Regus Corporation (Regus).

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  • Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a special report that provides details on the bankruptcy filing for RGN-Group Holdings, LLC (RGN), which is a subsidiary of Regus Corporation (Regus).
  • Regus is an on-demand office and coworking provider that offers over 1,000 locations in North America through a variety of workplace solution brands including Regus, Spaces, HQ, and Signature by Regus.
  • Voluntary and government-mandated work-from-home polices muted demand for temporary office space, which lowered occupancy rates across the companys portfolio of locations.
  • Due to the corporate structure of Regus, the RGNs bankruptcy proceedings do not encompass all Regus locations.

Lifelong Educator Starts Next Journey Back to her Roots

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

This experience helped her to realize her passion for working with children at a very young age.

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  • This experience helped her to realize her passion for working with children at a very young age.
  • After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees within education, Bonneva embarked on a 30-year career as an educator, working in both public and private sectors.
  • A desire to move back to her hometown in South Carolina led Bonneva to look for new business opportunities within education.
  • A close friend suggested she open a Kumon Math and Reading Center because she was commuting a great distance for her child to attend.

Old Navy to Pay Store Employees Who Serve As Poll Workers on Election Day

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Today on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Old Navy is announcing that it will pay its store employees to work the polls on Election Day.

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  • Today on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Old Navy is announcing that it will pay its store employees to work the polls on Election Day.
  • Since 1994, Old Navy has celebrated belonging and inclusivity, and has stood for its commitment to equality, celebrating differences and advocating for every voice.
  • Old Navy will compensate store associates who serve as poll workers with eight hours of pay.
  • In addition to pay provided by Old Navy, employees who serve will also be eligible for compensation from their local jurisdiction.

Mobile Workers Will Be 60% of the Total U.S. Workforce by 2024, According to IDC

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

By the end of the forecast period, IDC expects mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce.

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  • By the end of the forecast period, IDC expects mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce.
  • The mobile worker population is segmented into two core categories: information mobile workers and frontline mobile workers.
  • This category of mobile worker includes those who may also be physically mobile during their workday, including mobile professionals, occasionally mobile workers, and mobile non-travelers.
  • The two primary types of mobile frontline workers are mobile field workers and mobile on-location workers.

Catchpoint 2020 CIO New Normal Survey Reveals Aggressive IT Strategies More than Double Positive Business Outcomes during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Improved performance was seen also within IT, where top-tier enterprises saw improved app reliability, network reliability and cyber security.

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  • Improved performance was seen also within IT, where top-tier enterprises saw improved app reliability, network reliability and cyber security.
  • Enterprise managers surveyed worked from home during the crisis and used a computer for 50 percent or more of their day.
  • Before COVID-19 hit, roughly one in three (33 percent) American enterprise employees worked from home at least some of the time.
  • In terms of engaging with customers, prior to the pandemic, less than half (43 percent) of customer engagements were face-to-face.

DATAMARK Celebrates 30 Years of Success in Business Process Outsourcing

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --DATAMARK proudly announces the arrival of its 30th anniversary as a leading business process outsourcing (BPO) provider.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --DATAMARK proudly announces the arrival of its 30th anniversary as a leading business process outsourcing (BPO) provider.
  • Today, DATAMARK serves a wide array of industries, integrating comprehensive solutions for call centers, high-volume digital mailrooms, data entry, document processing, and document management, as well as providing business engineering services.
  • Those interested in exploring how business process outsourcing can improve efficiency, quality, and profitability are encouraged to visit DATAMARK.net .
  • Founded in 1989, DATAMARK, Inc. is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company headquartered in El Paso, Texas.

The New Mask Oriented Office: New US Survey Shows How Workers Feel about the New Normal

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Only 4% said their company has made masks voluntary and they plan to wear one, while 4% said masks are voluntary but they won't wear one.

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  • Only 4% said their company has made masks voluntary and they plan to wear one, while 4% said masks are voluntary but they won't wear one.
  • While the majority of US workers (83%) trust their employers to maintain CDC guidelines for the full duration of the pandemic, 17% don't trust them to do so.
  • However, there were variations between the different States: 26% ofworkers in Colorado and 40% in Mississippi, do not trust company bosses to maintain CDC guidelines.
  • The company is proud to be able to offer business continuity as companies shift to remote work during COVID-19.

Safety First - How Kwema Keeps You Informed and Safe

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Monday, August 31, 2020

At the same time, its used to say everythings good, Im fine or Im in a good place.

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  • At the same time, its used to say everythings good, Im fine or Im in a good place.
  • Al Jabry says the meaning is fitting for his company:
    Its a really good way to explain what we provide.
  • How does a company that needs employees to work closely together (such as in factories, and so on) manage the spread of COVID-19?
  • Kwema has helped reduce risk for many companies who take COVID-19 prevention seriously, and has made one of the most convenient tools on the market for maintaining a smooth, cautious, informed workforce.