Telecommuting is growing in popularity. Hiring telecommuters has many advantages and managing telecommuters is easier than you might think.
Employers find that telecommuting increases productivity and improves attendance.
Work can be more efficient without office politics and schmoozing, and time missed due to colds or transportation and family problems. In addition, employing telecommuters reduces overhead and occupancy costs, which allows companies to grow without expanding office space. It helps recruit and retain good employees without having to rely on location as a factor. That means improved quality of work and lower human resource demands for retraining and replacing personnel. What's more, there are potential tax incentives for employers, as governments are taking a more active role in promoting the social and environmental benefits of telecommuting.