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Companies that Allow Remote Work Have Experienced Revenue Growth that’s Four Times Faster than Those that are More Stringent about Office Attendance

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Ridgewood NJ, remote work, or work from home (WFH), has become increasingly prevalent in today’s professional landscape, offering employees and employers a myriad of advantages and challenges. As the business world adapts to changing dynamics, it is crucial to examine the pros and cons of remote work to make informed decisions. This article explores the various aspects of remote work, shedding light on the benefits and drawbacks associated with this transformative work model.

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Survey Finds New Jerseyans Show Highest Levels of Resistance to Return to the Office Post COVID

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  • Interactive map included showing which workers across America are most against a return to office work.

Ridgewood NJ, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the dynamics of workplaces around the globe. The adaptation to remote work has also been advantageous for many employees. Parents have found it easier to balance familial responsibilities, and others have invested in home office setups or relocated further from their workplaces. However, for the past three years, tens of millions of office workers have navigated through an ever-evolving landscape of working from home and intermittent attempts to return to the office. However, a recent survey conducted by Authority Hacker throws light on employees’ perspectives on returning to the office, showing that the majority are reluctant to give up the flexibility they have grown accustomed to.

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WeWork Warns of Possible Bankruptcy

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Ridgewood NJ, WeWork could be the next victim of the post COVID remote work phenomenon. WeWork has told the SEC that its losses and negative cash flow may result in bankruptcy. The company is heavy on debt and struggling to generate cash despite the number of large commercial buildings around the world that have its name on them. WeWork will need to improve its liquidity position and profitability or consider alternatives. The company’s stock now has a market cap of below $500 million. It was once valued by SoftBank at $40 billion.

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Study Shows New Jerseyans Demand $14K If They Are To Ditch Work from Home and Head Back to the Office

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  • Survey asks WFH employees what amount would entice them back to the office full time.
  • 2-in-3 expressed a willingness to unionize to prevent a forced return. 
  • 72% believe returning to the office would negatively impact their mental health.
  • However, half are more concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs than the idea of returning to the office.
  • Interactive map included.

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Long Live Remote Work: MTA’s Congestion Pricing to Cost NJ Drivers from $9 to $23 to Drive South of 60th Street in Manhattan

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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Highway Administration approved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to add a controversial toll (congestion pricing) around Manhattan’s central business district. A group of Congress members from New Jersey both Democrats and Republicans – called on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to cancel the plan, saying that it will “impose significant new costs” on New Jersey commuters and families. The signees included Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., Frank Pallone Jr., Bill Pascrell Jr., Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill, Jeff Van Drew and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

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More than 1 in 4 Planning “Workcations” in 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, Despite the economy and limited paid time off , travel is still booming in 2023. So, how are Americans getting away? “Workcations” or “hush trips” are the latest travel trend and a new nationwide survey from GoCity finds roughly a third of remote workers have already taken one and worked while on a leisure trip.

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New York City Confronts Remote Work Trend

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New York NY,  according to a new Bloomberg News study, the shift to remote work in Manhattan means the island’s office workers are spending about $12 billion less every year than they did before the pandemic.

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Activities Commonly Conducted for Gain not Permitted in Residence Districts within Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a recent reader comment alleging an ongoing & well known violation of Village zoning regulations prompted us to check out Ridgewood’s current zoning rules pertaining to the operation of a for gain enterprise (a commercial business) within a Residence District.

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Remote Work Adds 32 Days Worth of Free Time a Year For the Average Full Time Employee

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Ridgewood NJ, sorry commuters , everybody knows working from home offers a ton of benefits. No commute (which can save you a ton of money), no office politics, and (best of all) no need to get dressed for work.

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The Importance of Having a Good & Stable Internet: A Full Guide

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It’s no secret that a good internet connection is essential in today’s world. Whether you’re a student, working professional, or stay-at-home mom, chances are you need to be connected to the internet for some purpose or another. And yet, many people take their internet connection for granted. They don’t realize how much they rely on it until they lose service for even a day. Let’s take a look at some of the main reasons why having a good connection is important.

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Developing an Effective Employee Survey

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It’s imperative that you have a sense of how your employees are feeling. In other words, you need to know whether they’re happy. If they aren’t, you certainly want to make that determination before the organization’s performance is deleteriously affected. And what better way to do so than by going directly to the people? An employee survey is in order here, but how you craft it and how to measure employee engagement is the key. So, here’s what you should know about developing an effective employee survey – and more.

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Congestion Pricing is Coming to New York City With Disastrous Implications

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New York NY, congestion pricing is coming to New York City . After 9 years of failed leadership and a botch COVID response, suffering from an onslaught of “remote work ” options, an extremely high cost of living and insane taxes this may be the final nail in the coffin .

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Apple Employee Group Claims Compelling Reasons Why many Employees should be able to Continue to Work from Home

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Ridgewood NJ, some Apple employees have formed an internal advocacy group called Apple Together to push back against the company’s return-to-office plans. The group is collecting signatures for a petition that claims Apple’s mandate ignores compelling reasons for why many employees should be able to continue to work from home. Apple Together is advocating for a system where individual employees can talk with their direct managers to decide expectations on a case-by-case basis. The petition is still connecting signatures and has not yet been formally sent to Apple’s senior leadership.

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Google Searches for “remote crypto jobs” increase 614% in a year

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Ridgewood NJ, Since the pandemic we have seen a growing interest in remote jobs and preferences in working from home – particular among employees in the tech industry.

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Virtual Product and Fashion Catalog Photography

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It is apparent that online shopping is all the craze these days with COVID hanging around.  Now is the time to focus on image creation to increase sales. Here at ArtChick Photo Studio, we provide virtual shoots for our clients.  It’s really simple – all you need to do is ship your products to our studio and we take care of the rest.

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