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How Online Work Can Save America

Tech Soup

In GreenTech we've explored how telework, or working remotely via the Internet, is good for the environment and will likely change the modern office. Here's a look at how telework can create jobs for low wage workers. It is cloud-based work, which can be done anywhere where people can access the Internet.

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Reduce Travel by Telecommuting

Tech Soup

Statistics compiled by the Telework Coalition show that more than 44 million Americans are commuting less by working at home at least one day per week, and it is the same in most countries with a growing number of "knowledge workers." " The environmental impact in this area is profound.

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Why Your Organization Needs Telecommuting – When the Commuter Train Shuts Down

Tech Soup

Despite the fact that many knowledge workers could efficiently and effectively do their work from home, most organizations default to a management and evaluation style designed for factory workers. The future of work requires this shift in managerial mindset.

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Tagging and Communities of Practice - Reflections from KM

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" Good is advocating for a new type of knowledge worker - he calls them Newsmasters. The person uses a combination of machine automation and topic-specific expert knowledge. Lest this appears as simple as just finding interesting things on the internet, Robin points out that not just anyone can be a good Newsmaster.

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Linux desktops?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

And, of course, there are some other situations where Linux also shines: kiosks, internet cafes, computer labs and email/web workstations. Most creatives and knowledge workers who are not developers. The eePC is a great example, as are cell phones, media players, etc. This is where Linux will shine.

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