HEA-Employment.com Blog: 2012

Office on wheels: RV-based workers telecommute from anywhere - Bottom Line
For many Americans, summer is the time to hit the road in an RV, taking time off work to see the country from the relative comfort of a home on wheels.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Infographic: What It's Really Like to Work From Home

Friday, July 27, 2012

Work from Home Opportunity Discussed in Latest ‘Moms Who Wine’ Blog Post | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

Work from Home Opportunity Discussed in Latest ‘Moms Who Wine’ Blog Post | Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Working from home, or with a flexible schedule, is the dream of many Americans, especially moms. New blog post from working mom blog “Moms Who Wine” discusses the many benefits of AdvoCare products and weight loss supplements including the ability to make a great living working for yourself. Read more at http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/07/26/work-home-opportunity-discussed-latest-%E2%80%98moms-who-wine%E2%80%99-blog-post#uaV1cFzYEGys050Z.99

10 Tips for a Successful Camping Trip with Kids

Friday, July 20, 2012

Telecommuters Are Less Likely to Get Promoted | Moneyland | TIME.com

Friday, July 13, 2012

Work-at-Home scams : News : HeartlandConnection.com

Work-at-Home scams : News : HeartlandConnection.com
How does making some easy money, working from home, and being your own boss sound? It sounds too good to be true. Work at home scams is the topic most of you wanted to know more about for Wednesday’s Facebook Story of the day

Friday, July 6, 2012

Why It’s Not So Easy to Hire a Nanny from Overseas | NannyPro.com

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

5 Phrases to Use with Caution Around Your Nanny » Nanny.NET

Friday, June 29, 2012

Nanny Jobs » There’s More to a Good Nanny Job than Money

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Employees Working From Home Watch TV, Play Video Games, Survey Finds

Friday, June 22, 2012

Miller: Ditch the PJs and other tips for work-from-home professionals | NJ.com

Saturday, June 9, 2012

How to Find a Work-From-Home Job That Pays (Or Make Your Current Job One) - DailyFinance

How to Find a Work-From-Home Job That Pays (Or Make Your Current Job One) - DailyFinance
Can I tell you a secret? I'm writing this article from the comfort of my own living room, with my feet propped up on an ottoman and pillows resting at my sides. I am -- for the record -- wearing actual clothes, not pajamas. But I'm not here because I'm working through a sick day. It's because ever since I had my first child nearly 18 years ago, I've been able to work from home at least some of the time.

Friday, May 25, 2012

New Work From Home Trend Allowing Many To Make Money On Craigslist

Friday, May 18, 2012

Work from home to cut back on gasoline demand | The Tennessean | tennessean.com

Work from home to cut back on gasoline demand | The Tennessean | tennessean.com
The best way to reduce the price of oil is to dramatically reduce demand. We now have the technology to allow large numbers of people to work from home. Commuting back and forth to business offices not only consumes huge volumes of gasoline on a daily basis, but also wastes time, causes injuries and fatalities, pollutes the environment and increases wear and tear on our roads, bridges and vehicles.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Become A Work-At-Home Mom - Forbes

Become A Work-At-Home Mom - Forbes
Even though I’m not a mom now, I want to be one day. So, I can’t help but notice the news about continued pregnancy bias and even the “motherhood penalty” in the workplace. If women stopped having children, the human race would one day cease to exist. Why do we continue to punish them for taking on such an important task?

Friday, May 4, 2012

Work-at-Home scams skyrocket in tough economy | Consumer | KCBY CBS 11 - News, Weather and Sports - Coos Bay - North Bend, OR

Work-at-Home scams skyrocket in tough economy If it sounds too good to be true, just hit the delete button and move on. Those words of warning about another round of email headed your way, that looks like it's sent from someone you know. It's all about three magic words that trick thousands of people every year by making their money disappear: "Work-At-Home."
Work-at-Home scams skyrocket in tough economy | Consumer | KCBY CBS 11 - News, Weather and Sports - Coos Bay - North Bend, OR

Are Work-From-Home Jobs Legitimate? - Forbes

Work-from-home employment comes in two classifications. In the first category are existing jobs that a shrewd worker can convince his or her employee to transfer from a traditional workplace to the worker’s home. In the second category, the task itself is less important than its venue. With these jobs, the emphasis isn’t on the work, but rather on the “from home.” These are jobs offered specifically to lure workers who don’t want to commute.
Are Work-From-Home Jobs Legitimate? - Forbes

Friday, April 27, 2012

Are Work-From-Home Jobs Legitimate?

Are Work-From-Home Jobs Legitimate?
Work-from-home employment comes in two classifications. In the first category are existing jobs that a shrewd worker can convince his or her employee to transfer from a traditional workplace to the worker's home. In the second category, the task itself is less important than its venue. With these jobs, the emphasis isn't on the work, but rather on the "from home." These are jobs offered specifically to lure workers who don't want to commute.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/04/27/investopedia80362.DTL#ixzz1tIITK8fx

Friday, April 20, 2012

Tips to find a legit work-from-home business | Consumer | Eugene News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KVAL CBS 13

In this economy, work-at-home jobs are mighty appealing. There's no commute, no parking and no dress code. And, in most cases, the hours are flexible.
Tips to find a legit work-from-home business | Consumer | Eugene News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KVAL CBS 13

Friday, March 30, 2012

Everyone Wants to Work from Home...So Why Aren't They? | Fox Small Business Center

Everyone Wants to Work from Home...So Why Aren't They? | Fox Small Business Center
Employees and employers are in agreement about working from home. According to a new survey, bosses and their workers both desire the ability to work from home, but they are divided on how productive they are when doing so. That's because while 55 percent of workers surveyed felt they were more productive when working from home, only a quarter of bosses agreed with that sentiment.

Read more: http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/legal-hr/2012/03/30/everyone-wants-to-work-from-homeso-why-arent/#ixzz1qesZ4qVb

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Online Employment at Home

Employment is one of the best ways to get settled in life happily. Every day the Internet is enabling a lot of individuals to discover the perfect online employment and this is enabling many to work from the relaxation of their home. If you are looking for online employment that you are capable of doing at home then you will have many alternatives when you begin to search. There is a wide range of opportunities available so you will be able to choose the ones that match your requirements and credentials. However, when doing your search, keep in mind that the Internet is full of excellent possibilities as well as incorrect guarantees from internet sites providing you a way to create money fast. You have to be cautious that you don't fall for any of these systems and end up squandering your money.

There are many internet sites that will guarantee to show you ways to get paid in exchange for becoming a member for a fee. There are many internet sites that can provide you with quality training at a cost. Do not believe in any internet sites that would require you to pay cash upfront to become a member without doing your research first, that way you will decrease your possibilities of losing your money.

Always make sure to check out the websites you are expecting to be a part of. A site that has nothing to hide will have all the details you need easily available for you to explore. Some trusted internet sites where you can find online work are Elance, Odesk and Freelancer.com. These internet sites function by putting you in contact with potential businesses and you get payment once you have accomplished the job.

Potential businesses will most likely want to contact you, either through the phone, email or online. You will need to list your experience and expertise. Obtaining the work you want may be very competitive as there will be other individuals as well, fighting to get the same employment as you. Therefore, be ready to describe why your experience is the best for the position.

There are many excellent genuine internet sites like the ones described above that will not need any sort of money to begin. They will not promote catch phrases such as "get cash quick" or "earn countless money in days". When working at home you will be able to create as much money as you want but you will need equal amounts of effort and perseverance. There is no mysterious key that will allow you to become a huge success quickly, like many internet sites may guarantee.

Free online work gives you the independence to enjoy working at home and the ability to set a schecule that you are comfortable with. You will be able to make as much money as you want but be ready to put in the work and time that is required as well.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection

Connecticut Better Business Bureau: New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protection
For decades, Better Business Bureau has heard from consumers who have been scammed out of money by work-at-home programs. In the past 36 months, more than 10,000 complaints have been filed with BBB’s nationwide from people who felt they were cheated by work-at-home scammers.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Tax Tip: Work at home? You may qualify for the home office deduc - KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas |

Tax Tip: Work at home? You may qualify for the home office deduc - KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas |
If you use part of your home for business, you may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of your home. The IRS has the following six requirements to help you determine if you qualify for the home office deduction.

Work at home scam, leaves woman owing her bank thousands - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC

Work at home scam, leaves woman owing her bank thousands - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte woman is out of thousands of dollars after she says a job to work at home turned out to be a scam.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Georgia Collins: Working at Home, With Children

Georgia Collins: Working at Home, With Children
Being a working mom is no longer an anomaly. The US Census reports that 61% of mothers with young children work full or part-time. I'm one of them and I will be the first to admit that my life is hectic. I feel like I never sit down. When I'm awake, I'm either focused on work or focused on my family. With the bits of time that remain I try to keep the laundry basket from overflowing and the refrigerator from being empty. I've given up on most everything else.

Friday, March 2, 2012

How To Detect And Avoid Work-From-Home Scams

Working from home is something that many people are interested in doing these days, and it's not limited to those who are out of work. The U.S. Labor Bureau reports that in 2010, "multiple jobholders were nearly twice as likely to work at home as were single jobholders." With almost everyone looking for a way to cash in at home, it's important to be able to identify common job scam scenarios and learn to protect yourself from unscrupulous individuals offering work-at-home riches.

New Work-at-Home Regulations Offer Consumers More Protections - Better Business Bureau Consumer Alert

Effective March 1, amendments to the Federal Trade Commission’s Business Opportunity Rule go into effect. The changes implement new disclosures that work-at-home businesses must provide to ensure consumers have the appropriate information they need when considering a work-at-home program.

Friday, February 24, 2012

The Right Way to Work From Home - TheStreet

Some employees would do almost anything for the opportunity to work from home -- even divorcing their significant other, according to a recent survey -- but telecommuting full time or part time poses several unique challenges workers may not anticipate until they actually go through with it.

Taking Action Report: Can You Really Work From Home? - WHNT

Friday, February 17, 2012

Get Divorced ... So You Can Telecommute? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

The survey of 2,630 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by TeamViewer — a company that makes online meeting software — found that 5 percent of respondents would get divorceed in order to work from home. The findings were "fairly consistent" across age groups and genders, but not across regions, according to the survey.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How to Simplify Your Job Search

The internet, a great resume, and strong interviewing skills are crucial to finding a job in today’s market and can make the job search process much easier.

The internet provides numerous, credible job sites that can save time and energy when looking for a job. Job seekers no longer need to drive across the state or country in order to apply for a desired job opening. Internet job search sites allow registered users to: search for jobs by field, geographical location, and education level; upload their resume for public viewing so that potential employers can contact them; and access many other useful tools that can ease the stress that often comes with trying to find a job.

One top job site is the well-known, Monster.com, which allows users to post up to five resumes to their job profile. Account users can then easily see how many employers have viewed their resumes, receive e-mail alerts when their resume has been viewed, and even receive e-mail or phone calls (depending on the user’s preferred method of contact) regarding a job opening. Monster makes it easy to search for jobs by job title, skills or keywords, and geographical location, along with other advanced features to narrow down search results.

Similar legitimate job search sites include Careerbuilder, Indeed, and even social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace, which feature their own pages dedicated to jobs. LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for career networking and is another resourceful site. Glassdoor is a great site for finding industry or company specific information including; company reviews from current employees, salary information by position, and potential interview questions.

Some people still prefer going directly to an employer to fill out a physical application, and some companies do this, but many will refer job seekers to their website where the application goes into a pool that is often viewed by their corporate human resources personnel. To save time and speed the process along, it is often best to visit an employer’s website from the beginning. A follow-up phone call can sometimes be a good thing, but many employers frown upon this, as they will often say that they will contact people if they are interested. They often do not have time to speak with every applicant, especially when there are hundreds, even thousands to sort through.

A strong resume is also essential to landing most jobs these days. The internet offers many resume writing tips and even provides services that will write them, although often for a price. A resume, which is usually presented at the time of an interview, ideally should be no longer than one page in length. It provides an employer with a concise look at a potential employee’s work history, educational background, and skill set. Basically, it summarizes what someone can offer that employer and and provides a foundation for them to ask any questions they may have during the interview. It’s beneficial to know the resume in and out and to be prepared to elaborate on any positions held, job responsibilities, or to explain any gaps in employment. It is best to be straightforward and honest on both the resume and during the interview, as most employers conduct background checks and contact references to verify information.

The resume and the interview are the time to shine and present oneself in the best possible light; it’s the time to brag a little, to sell oneself. It’s important to be well-prepared for the interview and to make the best first impression. Aside from being well-groomed, appropriately dressed, and to arrive 10-15 minutes early, it helps to set aside time doing some homework prior to the interview. The internet is a great tool to research the employer, including their mission and values, what products or services they offer, and in general, to be able to display company knowledge and a genuine interest in becoming a member of their team.

The internet is also a great place to find information on possible interview questions and even the best answers! Being able to anticipate what the interviewer will ask and having a well-thought out, succinct response will both ease any nerves, and provide an advantage during a one-on-one, panel, or phone interview. Confidence and a great smile are icing on the cake.

In today’s economy, it is ever more important to have an edge when it comes to conducting a job search. The internet is an essential tool to have in the arsenal and provides immeasurable information to give anyone an advantage in the job hunt.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Given the Choice, People Choose Telecommuting Over Social Media, Showers and Spouses | LiveScience

People will do a lot to be able to work from home. Just ask the 12 percent of people who said they would forgo daily showers or the 5 percent of people who said they would divorce their spouse in order to telecommute.

Given the Choice, People Choose Telecommuting Over Social Media, Showers and Spouses | LiveScience

How to Ask to Work From Home - TheStreet

Friday, January 27, 2012

Courtney Cachet: How To Work From Home And Be Productive, Happy and Fabulous!

When I was growing up, I don't remember people having home offices. I do remember the crazy longoffice hours people worked back then. Fast forward 15 years and that's just not how the world works anymore. Even the most successful people rarely work office hours like that. Not because they're not working just as hard, but because everyone is working everywhere. Between laptops and smart phones, it's all covered. Most people who have any additional square footage to spare are using it towards a home office. You save money, you have healthier snacks (usually) and can have your dog snuggling at your feet. Awesome! Throw in a little Facebook, Twitter and Net-A-Porter and we are on all the time! We use less secretaries, more Wi-Fi. Less face to face meetings, more Skype. Less lunches, more conference video chats. It is how we live now. This is indeed the new normal.

So You Want To Telecommute? Here's How To Convince Your Boss - Forbes

Thinking about telecommuting but not sure how to discuss the topic with your boss? A reader recently contacted me and asked for advice. Here is our discussion with suggestions on how to handle the topic with your manager.

Friday, January 13, 2012

How to make a work-at-home business succeed - MarketWatch

This small business owner runs a successful business at home. She confirms you do not have to be in an office to get work done and be efficient.

creative-telecommuting-can-add-to-satisfaction-at-work – USATODAY.com

This telecommuter was able to work at home even though he lived in another country. He began telecommuting once a week at his current job which convinced his employers it would work. I recommend any person interested in working at home start slow to make sure it will work and then transcend to full telecommuting.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Telecommuting Benefits

Telecommuting refers to working from home or a location of one’s choice using latest technology tools like mobile, phone and internet. This is a method highly suitable for home office location, virtual teams and jobs that can be done without any physical co-location. This is highly preferred for people with constraints on travel due to location proximity, costs, and personal situation like health, managing family, and kids. This approach provides flexibility to employees and small business owners to perform business activity without coming to office physically. The workers who use this facility are called telecommuters, no mad commuters or web commuters.

The telecommuting is to set to increase 33% for technology jobs and 65% for public sector jobs. Occasional telecommuters accounted to 17.8 million.

How it works?

This varies across companies and industries. This is more prominent in technology and communications industries where IT systems and technology can enable people to work remotely without any physical presence. Also it is a policy within the organization to allow or disallow telecommuting. This requires extensive trust on people and managing them with clear goals and measurements. Many organizations find it challenging to implement especially larger groups which require constant interactions over face to face. The organizations which encourage telecommuting are more open and flexible in nature. Their policies are usually employee centric and create a sense of ownership by offering flexibility on telecommuting. There is no fixed mechanism of defining a telecommuting policy as it has varied adoption across industries.

It operates on the following ways:

Clearly defining goals and measurements among manager and employee.
Identify and carve out work that reduces dependency of physical access among employees, like standalone contribution.
Develop trust and virtual team work among team members to operate with each other in a seamless fashion.
Constant feedback and discussion with the virtual team member on measurements of the objectives.
Creative team interaction approach (like tele presence, video conference) to make them feel like to be part of the team.

Key advantages:

Offers flexibility to employees to choose where they need to work from and deliver the business results.
Drives employee satisfaction on the needed hour like managing family, kids, disabilities and commuting long distances every day.
Instills ownership and motivation through virtual team working model.
Saves physical facility cost per employee for the organization. The savings are up to $20,000 per year per employee.
Reduces attrition and staff turnover rate due to re-location reasons.
Saves environment by lesser traffic, energy saving at work and green house emissions
Potential saving of $650 billion overall if 40% of compatible jobs adopt to telecommuting approach
This is proven to be one of the best models for operating virtual teams across geographies.
Highly suited for home based businesses like network and multi level marketing methods.

In summary, telecommuting is one of the best ways of working in a virtual team to accomplish business objectives. It is considered as a modern way of working among knowledge workers. The adoption rates vary between organization and industries. It requires maturity and understanding from employee and manager to work in a manner which drives results.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Better Business: New protections for people seeking to work from home » The Commercial Appeal

No company can guarantee any person a job or success if they are not the hiring company. And if they are hiring you, the employer will never ask you to pay anything upfront. Running a business is a lot of hard work to be successful you will need to put in a lot time, money and sweat.

Creative telecommuting can add to worker satisfaction | The Salt Lake Tribune

Telecommuting can be very good for both the employers and workers. Not only can telecommuting save money and time, it can help workers be more productive and less stress.

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