telecommuting

Remote Work – Who Are Those Guys?

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What are the Top 10 nations for online workers? / The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com

And the fastest-growing major economy for freelance work?

The United States. “We’re seeing a huge number of Americans come online,” says Brian Goler, vice president of marketing for oDesk. “More and more people are working this way.”

Perhaps they have to because of the economic downturn. Perhaps they want to.

Health Insurance for Freelancers

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This is an interesting development in the world of temporary and contract workers.  Bear in mind, once you become a W-2 that changes the composition of your business as a self-employed individual.  Examine the pluses and minuses before making a switch like this.

Outsourcing Firm’s Latest Offering: Health Insurance – BusinessWeek

Switching to services like oDesk Payroll has tax implications for freelancers as well. While workers who switch will no longer be subject to the self-employment tax, they will also lose many of the deductions they claim as contract employees.

Remote Underwriting Positions – Jacobson

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I found the following in my email this morning.  Good luck if you’re looking for work.

We value your continued interest and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you or any referrals that are a match for our projects. If we do not have your current resume on file, please email it to us at dshay@jacobsononline.com or lsalem@jacobsononline.com.

We will be in contact regarding future projects. Please do not hesitate to pass along our contact information; we are always appreciative of referrals.

Warm regards,

Diana Shay
Fulfillment Manager
Direct Dial: (312) 884-0424

Lauren Salem
Client Service Manager
Direct Dial: (312) 884-0443

The Jacobson Group
120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Toll Free: (800) 466-1578
www.jacobsononline.com

Life This established insurance corporation has a need for multiple life underwriters with extensive BGA experience.  Our client requires that these consultants have a minimum signing authority of $3 million. TBD, Estimate is 4-6 months Remote

Changes in the Way We Work

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Predictions for 2010: Five Changes in the Way We Work – Tammy Erickson – Harvard Business Review

Recessions unquestionably leave a mark on the way we work. The approaches companies use to respond to difficult business conditions don’t only affect the company — they leave a lasting impression on the workers (and the workers’ teen-age children, who draw conclusions for their career strategy based on their parents’ experience).

Read this short post.

Now think about it.