Let frequent travelers work from home as much as possible. Personalize travel perks. Offer concrete suggestions such as those given above to let them know you're serious about providing assistance and incentives. Focus on that phone call as you would an important business call. Call at a good time for them, preferably a consistent time they can plan around.
E-mail the kids.
For many it's a novelty to get e-mail, especially from Daddy or Mommy. Give your family a cell phone number. Even if they don't use it, they know they can reach you directly at any time, which eases pressure. Giving them a fax number means kids can draw pictures for you and you can check homework. Inc. All Rights Reserved.