IBM tells employees working at home to get back to the office

For thousands of IBM employees, the ability to work from home is a key advantage of their job. But the company said Friday that it’s ending that benefit for many of them.

The technology giant has been a leader in terms of letting employees work from home, and has bragged about the savings and increased productivity that’s resulted. About 40% of its nearly 400,000 employees worldwide did not have a traditional office, the company said in 2007, which the last time it released such data.

But now the company is changing its policy, and many of its employees will have to reacquaint themselves with office life.

“In many fields, such as software development and digital marketing, the nature of work is changing, which requires new ways of working,” said a statement from the company. “We are bringing small, self-directed agile teams in these fields together.”

The company declined to say how many employees will have to return to the office, or where they will be located. It did say some will still be able to work remotely.

The vast majority of workers who have been asked to return the office have agreed to do so, IBM said. The company added that while some exceptions to the policy will be made, some employees will lose their jobs if they’re unwilling to work in offices.

It wasn’t that long ago that IB (IBM, Tech30) was touting the benefits of having so many of its workers work remotely.

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How to Nail a Job Interview with These 10 Tips

Everyone wants to find a job that offers both financial security and decent career progression opportunities. Landing that job, however, largely comes down the job interview and how effectively you present yourself as a viable candidate.

Companies like First Point Recruitment may be able to help you get an interview, but it’s really down to you, the jobseeker, to impress the interviewers and, ultimately, land yourself the job. Here are 10 invaluable tips for performing well in an interview!

#1 Dress Appropriately

Landing a job might not necessarily require you wearing an expensive tailored suit but it’s vital to look smart and dress appropriately for the specific job you’re interviewing for.

#2 Bring a Copy of Your CV to the Interview

The hiring manager will have already received your CV and will have likely printed copies for everyone in the interview, but it’s a good idea to print a few copies yourself and bring them with you to the interview just in case. It will make you look professional and well-prepared.

#3 Make Eye Contact

Job interviews can be extremely nerve-wracking, but if you make eye contact, you’ll exude confidence, which is exactly what employers look for in employees.

#4 Have a Firm Handshake

The official interview may not start until the interviewer and interviewee have taken their seats, but a firm handshake from the offset is vital.

#5 Be Polite to Receptionists

Most people will be required to wait in the reception lobby for 5 or 10 minutes until the interviewer is ready to see them, but it’s important to remember that hiring managers may ask other people in the company (like a receptionist) what they thought of you in whatever little interaction you had. Their input will help employers decide whether you would be a good fit for the company, so make sure you’re polite with everyone you interact with.

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