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What Is Time Zone Prejudice, And How Does It Discriminate Against Remote Workers?

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While this doesn’t seem like a problem on the surface, the time zones in which these regions are located have caused turmoil for professionals. . And due to Europe’s more generous vacation, part-time schedule, and holiday schedules, the U.S. Meetings were scheduled on and without regard to U.S. ” .

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Technology of the week: Time Zone Ninja

Practically Perfect PA

This week’s Technology of the Week: Time Zone Ninja What is Time Zone Ninja? Time Zone Ninja is a straightforward tool that helps you schedule international meetings. What does Time Zone Ninja do?

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Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Planning to Work Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Confirm with Your Employer First

Success

But he realizes most face a learning curve, and he suggests nomads should be ready to make sacrifices, since they’re the ones choosing to travel across different time zones. Your colleagues are going to expect a certain amount of timely responsiveness,” says Koopman, who has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 companies.

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The Benefits and Risks of Hiring Digital Nomads

Success

In a widely circulated 2014 white paper titled “Challenging the modern myths of remote working,” the company, known as a pioneer in telecommuting, highlighted the various benefits of hiring remote workers: time-saving advantages, positive environmental impacts and higher rates of employee engagement, productivity and happiness.

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Microsoft Bets That Gaming Can Help Improve Employee Connection

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With workers often operating in various regions and time zones, watercooler talk simply can’t happen. . You have to realize you’re playing the long game here,” said Jennifer Chatman, professor of management at the Berkeley Haas School of Business.

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Virtual Leadership: What It Takes to Lead a Remote Company

Success

Yet today, SUCCESS Enterprises supports team members across three continents, five countries and six time zones. We also encourage “right now” feedback to address communication issues promptly and prevent them from festering over time. Managing work hours Managing work hours around the world is undoubtedly complex.