I can speak to Europe in an early morning conference and not hurry in to work, or I can talk to Asia late at night. Working from home has other benefits, too - and not just for you. If everyone who could telecommute worked from home one day each week, we'd see cleaner air, less traffic and less wear on the roads. Police officers and paramedics wouldn't be good candidates to telecommute, however. Besides the environmental impact that telecommuting can make, there is a health advantage.
Employees report reduced stress levels when they work from home.
Communicable diseases aren't passed around. And workers who suffer from minor health problems to severe disabilities can work from a comfortable place. Telecommuting accommodates the needs of people who would prefer to be closer to their homes, where they can better access their own familiar facilities and living environment. But the situation of working from a home office has its own challenges and pitfalls. You have to be a good communicator and a hard worker to manage yourself and your time.