In today's competitive business climate, companies face demands for more flexible work schedules. To attract and retain the best and brightest people, businesses need to support employees who want or need to telecommute or work extended hours outside the office.
Businesses also derive benefits from supporting telecommuting.
Telecommuters also routinely report productivity increases of 15 to 30 percent. High-speed DSL connections enable telecommuters to seamlessly access all the essential services of the company network, including email, databases, files, and Intranet resources from home. DSL Internet service also enables telecommuters to stay in the loop at the office through the use sophisticated tools, such as Web-based presentations and video conferencing.