In fact, most people find that they are more productive when working at home without the many distractions present in the office. Once you're feeling confident about the policies you have created, it is time to do a test rollout of your telecommuting scheme. If you already have telecommuters, this may not be critical, but it is nevertheless good to get a feeling for how the telecommuting policies you've set up will affect them. This is the perfect time to make major changes to policy if you find that something doesn't work or is impractical. Finally, once things are going smoothly with your pilot program, it is time to make a more general rollout.
Education is the key here.
Make sure that prospective employees understand and agree to the policies and procedures that you have set up. Things will go much more smoothly if everyone involved understands their responsibilities and how those will change for the telecommuting worker. Telecommuting can be a great benefit for both the businesses and the employees involved. Employees save time and stress by eliminating their commute, they have fewer distractions, and they can work on a more flexible schedule. Businesses see key benefits in drawing from a larger pool of potential employees, keeping existing employees happier, and reaping the increased productivity of those telecommuting workers.