Flexibility in the workplace is not usually offered as a universal employee benefit, but at the option of management. A State employee with information handling tasks at least part of the time may be a candidate for telecommuting. They need minimal supervision, are currently successful in setting priorities, meet deadlines and take the initiative to communicate with team members. Beyond this, they need the right atmosphere and equipment to work from home. A strong majority of non-telecommuting respondents answered that they perform at least one telecommutable job task on a regular basis.
Many agencies have computers that people can take home.
Again, we are not saying a computer is required to telecommute. You may only require a telephone. Sixty-seven percent of State employees have or would be willing to purchase the equipment necessary to allow them to telecommute. Managing employees on a flexible schedule will require more communication of the work product and expectations. One of the extra benefits of flexible work options is that it forces management by task and objective.