About Jessica Howington
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Jessica Howington is a prior stay at home mom with a background in education and healthcare. As a Content Manager for the award-winning site FlexJobs, she provides information, tips, and insight into the employment world.
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Work-Life Integration, Implementing Flex Work, and More News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news. Learn how flex work can help employees with work-life integration, and find arguments for going remote.
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9 Common Employer Pitfalls of Flexible Work Arrangements
Thinking about offering flex work? It can give your businesses a boost. But try to avoid these common employer pitfalls of flexible work arrangements.
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Workplace Revolutions, Remote Workers, and More News
It’s a new year and workplace revolutions are coming. From remote workers to companies adopting flex work, catch up on the latest flex work news.
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How Showing Appreciation to Employees Helps Employers
We all face each day making hard choices between our work and personal lives. That's where showing appreciation goes a long way for staffers and employers.
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Tips to Get Sick Employees to Stay Home
How do employers help stop or avoid office illnesses? They get sick employees to stay home, and support them in doing so.
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The Future Workplace, Flex Work Studies, and More News!
Flexible work is the way in which the future workplace is shifting. Are you ready? If not, get up to speed with the latest flexible work news.
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6 Tips to Help Companies Connect with Remote Workers
Being able to connect with remote workers is an essential part of creating a strong company culture. Use these tips to build camaraderie and gain loyalty.
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Take Your Company Off-Road with Work Flexibility, and More News!
Still on the fence about making the leap to flexible work? Take a look at the latest news about work flexibility and why it can benefit your company!
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Workers Prefer Flexibility Over Salary and More News!
Know what your staffers want in terms of pay and benefits? Most workers prefer flexibility over salary. Catch up on the latest flex work news!
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Keeping Your Talent with Flexible Work Incentives, and More News
Would you be surprised to learn that flexible work is a huge incentive to attract talent and maintain your workforce? Flexible work incentives are a major factor when workers of all generations are looking for a new gig.
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Flexible Work Advocates, Office Productivity, ROI, and More News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news. This week's news includes conversations with flexible work advocates, ideas on office productivity, and more!
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Work Flex Stats, Worker Productivity, and More News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news. This week's news includes work flex stats, ideas on worker productivity, and more!
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Value of Flex Time, Remote Work Benefits, and More News
Catch up on the latest flex work news. This week's news features the value of flex time, the benefits of remote work, and more!
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Why Flexible Work Needs to Be Part of Your Business Strategy
Why should flexible work be part of your business strategy? For starters, it can save you money and help the environment.
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Compressed Workweeks, Making Flex Work, and More Employer News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news for employers. Learn how compressed workweeks can be beneficial, how to make flex work, and more!
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Notable Flexwork Trends, Sustainability, and More Employer News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news. This week we look at notable flexwork trends, sustainability, and more articles helpful to employers.
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Improve Employee Engagement, Remote Work Impact, and More News!
Are you looking to improve employee engagement? Maybe understand the impact of remote work? Read more about the latest flexible employer news below!
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The Science Behind the Need for Flexible Schedules
There's science behind the need for flexible schedules. Learn how offering flex work can boost worker productivity, creativity, and health!
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Workplace Flexibility, Attracting Candidates, and More News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news, including why it's important to highlight workplace flexibility to attract the right candidates.
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Managing Invisible Workers, TRaD Works, and More News!
Catch up on the latest flex work news and learn about managing invisible workers, the TRaD Works Forum in Washington, D.C., and more!
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Managing Remote Teams, Flexible Work Benefits, and More News!
Get caught up on the latest flexible work news, including tips on managing remote teams, the benefits of flexible work, and more!
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5 Talent Acquisition Tips for Flexible Jobs
When it comes to flexible work, talent acquisition takes some thought and preparation. Use these tips to attract top talent to your company.
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Recruiting Stellar Talent, the Many Benefits of Remote Work, and More News!
Get caught up on the latest flex work news about recruiting stellar talent, the benefits of remote work, telecommuting policy, and more!
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How Flexible Work Increases Your Talent Pipeline
One of the biggest benefits of flexible work for companies is the ability to increase the talent pipeline. Check out how your pipeline will grow.
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4 Employers Who Found Great Hires Through FlexJobs
Employers benefit from FlexJobs as much as job seekers. Check out how these four employers found great hires through FlexJobs!
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Flexible Work Strategies, Flex Tech, TRaD Works, and More News!
Looking for flex work news? Check out the latest news on flexible work strategies, flex tech, the TRaD.Works conference, and more!
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How to Define Your Work Flexibility Options
Many professionals and businesses get confused about the different work flexibility options available. Use these tips to define work flex!
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Standards for Remote Workers, Rewarding Hard Work, and More News
Get caught up on the latest flex work news, including standards for remote workers, why telecommuting is beneficial, and the top tools for remote workers!
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12 Stats About Working Families and Work
Working families likely make up a large part of your employee base. And stats show that both working mothers and fathers need more work flexibility!
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Flexible Work Program Success, Retaining Talent, and More News!
This employer-focused news roundup takes a closer look at flexible work program success and retaining talent!
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6 Ways to Recognize a Flexible Job Well Done
It’s important to recognize the great work of both workers and employers. Here are six tips to recognize a flexible job well done!
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10 Tips for Managing Part-Time Workers
Full-time management practices likely won't work for your part-time staffers. Use these 10 tips for managing part-time workers effectively.
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How to Handle Distributed Team Employee Training
Before implementing distributed team employee training, it's important prepare. Ensure your training programs are successful with these six steps!
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Workplace Culture, Remote Workforces, and More Employer News!
This week's flex work news focuses on workplace culture, remote workforces, and the profits of flexible work. Catch up on the latest news!
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The Key to Virtual Team Trust: Predictability
When it comes to remote teams, there are a lot of unknowns in the equation for both managers and staff. Use these methods to build virtual team trust.
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Video: How Leaders Can Make Work Worthwhile for Employees
How do you make work worthwhile for your employees? We explore the topic in this TED Talk by Chip Conley, and offer a few tips to create happy employees!