Telecommuting Advisor

Managing Telecommuters

Many managers discourage their employees from telecommuting because it places a burden on them on how to supervise activity they cannot see. This section examines that issue and explores how telecommuting can easily be a win-win situation, saving both the employee and company money while increasing productivity at the same time.

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Making a Case for Telecommuting - The Telecommuter’s Viewpoint

If employees are given the choice of either driving to their company’s location and spending eight hours of their day performing their job there or staying home and accomplishing the same tasks from their kitchen table, most would choose the latter. Yet, working from home comes with its own set of challenges and issues. And it takes a certain kind of person to be successful at it.

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Making a Case for Telecommuting - The Business Viewpoint

It’s undeniable that telecommuting has benefits on both sides of the employer-employee relationship. Thousands of companies have telework programs in place and are experiencing productivity gains while millions of employees worldwide are reaping the benefits of lower commuting costs, flexible time scheduling and reduced stress.

But there are a number of factors companies need to consider before embarking upon a telework program because the costs involved can be substantial and the program will need to be monitored and managed. Below are topics for your consideration.

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Making a Case for Telecommuting - Pros and Cons

Putting together a telework initiative is not an easy undertaking, but the rewards can be substantial if it is carefully thought out. Yet, telecommuting is not for everyone and there are challenges and points of view that need to be recognized and reconciled before embarking upon a telework program. This section uncovers some of those issues.

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