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Law firms embrace alternative work arrangements, but not for all kinds of work

May 22nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General

Many companies now offer alternative work arrangements for their employees through such options as telecommuting and “hotelling,” where employees no longer

The Lawyers Weekly.

High-speed rail

May 22nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General

The notion of a high-speed rail link between Windsor and Quebec City is far from fanciful and is growing more and more feasible in an era of increased telecommuting, greener sensibilities and skyrocketing fuel prices.

The Windsor Star.

Green IT success requires behaviour changes – not just tech, says Ontario ADM

May 22nd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General

Technology is a factor in enabling the Ontario government to meet their green targets, but behaviour and mindset also plays a role, according to associate deputy minister Hugh MacLeod.

“This is a transformational change for which new conversations and new partners are required,” said MacLeod yesterday at a Green Technologies town hall meeting hosted by the Office of the Corporate Chief Technology Officer. MacLeod is the newly appointed ADM to the Premier on the issue of Climate Change.

InterGovWorld.com.

Reinventing office culture — from home

May 3rd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General

More than 40 percent of this company’s workers don’t come to the office every day.

But managers don’t mind when or where employees work — as long as they get the job done well.

That’s the IBM way of work-life balance.

ScrippsNews.