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Telecommuting in times of COVID-19

May 19, 2020 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts The history of teleworking has taken a turn for good. Since Jack Niles, an engineer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), coined the term telecommuting[1]much has been discussed about this new way of managing work duties. Niles’ notion, brought to light during the oil crisis in 1973, was simple: if employees will not come to the workplace, then the... View Article
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Innovative organizations: when technology has an influence

May 14, 2020 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts Breakthroughs succeed each other rapidly. Large innovative companies have technological conveniences at the disposal of both customers and employees. Current jobs are increasingly dependent on model and process digitalization, and professionals are increasingly better trained on it. How can corporate philosophy utilize technology to promote a global sense of well-being? What Marty McFly got right... View Article
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There’s no professional development without personal development

May 6, 2020 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts Professional development and personal life seem to have always been destined to collide, especially if we insist on separating both worlds with a wall, which is something destined to failure.  Let’s reflect upon the concept of Work-Life Balance. Professional development and personal life seem to have always been destined to collide. Achieving the necessary balance... View Article
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