Thanks to information technology, over one million Canadians already telework. They perform some or all of their work at remote locations, usually from home. In a nutshell, telework moves the work to the workers, not the reverse. Join some of Canada's best-known leaders as they celebrate Telework Day. Among the many advantages of telework, it plays an increasingly valuable role in recruitment and retention.
Canadian workers place a high value on telework.
Last year, EKOS Research found that some 30 per cent of Canadians would prefer telework to a raise in pay, and almost 40 per cent would quit their jobs if another employer offered them the same job, but allowed them to telework. That's important to remember considering a looming talent war as some 30 per cent of our workforce retires in the next 10 or so years. Teleworkers have discovered how telework improves morale, productivity and work-life balance, while reducing absenteeism, stress and travel time. Given that the average Canadian spends the equivalent of 6 working week a year traveling to and from work, telework allows Canadians to spend more time with their families or on other important parts of their lives. Telework also brings enormous business benefits.