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        In an increasing number of companies, traditional office space is giving way to community areas and empty chairs as employees work from home, from their cars or from virtually anywhere. Advanced technologies and progressive HR strategies make these alternative offices possible.         Imagine it's 2 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon. Inside the dining room of many nationwide offices, Joe Smith, manager of HR, is downing a sandwich and soda while wading through phone and E-mail messages. In …

…workplace is viewed and how work is handled. In the future, it will become increasingly difficult for traditional companies to compete against those embracing the virtual office. Companies that embrace the concept are sending out a loud message. They're making it clear that they're interested in their employees' welfare, that they're seeking a competitive edge, and that they aren't afraid to rethink their work force for changing conditions. Those are the ingredients for future success.