Fentress Blog

Right now, we are in an interim period in terms of returning to the workplace. Some people are starting to return to the office with protocols in place for social distancing, limited occupancy, and increased sanitation. Some are still full-time teleworking. Still others are falling somewhere in...

Almost three years ago I wrote a blog about time management in the home office. It resonated with many people, not so much because it was about the home office, but because it was about time management. Fast forward three years, and many people who never imagined they'd be working from home are...

There is a great deal of uncertainty in the world right now. And there may be many layers of related uncertainty regarding your work situation. If you work from home, I’m sure you are wondering when you will return to the office. And if your kids are being schooled remotely from your dining room...

It’s time once again for some friendly pointers from Miss Telework Manners. In this installment, I offer solutions to two additional challenges you may be facing as you continue to navigate the unexpected transition to full-time telework. Happy reading!

I remember my first job out of grad school. I was so excited to have a paycheck and a dedicated office. Most of my friends worked in cubicles, so it didn’t even matter to me that my office didn’t have a window to the outside world.