By Holly Reisem Hanna

With the unemployment rate at a staggering 7.7% and companies looking for ways to save money during these difficult financial times, freelancing and telecommuting are becoming more popular than ever.

According to Rich Pearson, Chief Marketing Officer for Elance, the growth of the virtual office means that employment is no longer contingent upon where you live, which is mutually beneficial for both job seekers and employers alike.

So what are some of the top ways to work from home for 2013? (more…)

By Liz Krause

Telecommuting from home is not for everyone, but as IP technology such as IP phone systems and mobile apps continue to improve and gain popularity in businesses, more employees are finding themselves in a position to choose telecommuting as an option in the workplace.

A friend of mine recently told me of a conversation she had with her boss about possibility changing the company structure to allow all employees to work remote.   Although she would have loved to work from home, she oddly enough found herself advising that he not do so at that particular time.

When I asked why, she simply answered, “The employees are not ready for telecommuting, it would do more harm than good.”  (more…)