tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post724014704739312957..comments2023-09-29T08:25:34.726-05:00Comments on Jim Thomason's "The Business of People": The Thomas Nelson Work From Home TestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12327900069847576688noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post-46817658381866021782008-08-01T22:06:00.000-05:002008-08-01T22:06:00.000-05:00This is fabulous Jim. I hope to see this rolled ou...This is fabulous Jim. I hope to see this rolled out company wide to departments this is applicable to. <BR/><BR/> There is SO much to be said about working at home/telecommuting. I honestly believe - there is a HUGE percentage gain in work productivity (and attitude).<BR/><BR/>In addition - gas prices are outrageous. Any relief that TN can assist its employees with is super appreciated and by doing it this way - has minimal costs to the company. Bravo TN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post-87475064406384840482008-07-09T08:19:00.000-05:002008-07-09T08:19:00.000-05:00Jim,Good work. And thanks for the report. Your p...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Good work. And thanks for the report. Your post demonstrates that we can work "in the open" without getting freaky. Openly discussing experiments improves collaboration across channels and disciplines (unless there are competitive concerns, of course). Thanks for opening the closet door of typical decision making.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post-30226181492820078142008-07-02T09:03:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:03:00.000-05:00Jim...I came to you via Mike's reader recommendati...Jim...I came to you via Mike's reader recommendations. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you already know about this, but if you don't, there is a program like this at Best Buy called, R.O.W.E.—results only work environment. The results was a focus on results, not time. The employees went from a high yearly turnover to a almost 0. Productivity was measured to have increased by some 35-40%. All because they empowered people to decide when, where, and how they would work. It's fascinating and empowering to say the least. You can also check out the book <I>Work Sucks</I>. It is the book about how they introduced and made the change. <BR/><BR/>KyleUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056377109055167268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post-50378570870746498212008-07-01T18:47:00.000-05:002008-07-01T18:47:00.000-05:00Jim,I am impressed. You are accomplishing some rea...Jim,<BR/><BR/>I am impressed. You are accomplishing some really amazing things at Nelson. <BR/><BR/>It is neat to watch the company emerge from the dark ages 5-10 years ago, and grow into a company I could actually be proud to work for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690613.post-6729430879646942792008-07-01T14:24:00.000-05:002008-07-01T14:24:00.000-05:00Jim - I think this is a fantastic idea. As someon...Jim - <BR/><BR/>I think this is a fantastic idea. As someone who conducts most of his in-office business via phone or email this makes perfect sense. The other part of my work is in front of customers. The few meetings I have in the office could easily be done from anywhere with the addition of a Verizon card and the existing equipment my laptop has (built in webcam, and the ooVoo software).<BR/><BR/>Bottom line? Sign me up! You can have my desk tomorrow if you want/need the space! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com