This initiative, overseen by the County s Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the New York State Department of Transportation, focuses on reducing traffic congestion by encouraging the use of commute alternatives such as buses, trains, vanpools, carpools, compressed work week and telecommuting. There are significant advantages for both the Employee and Employer when one or more of these programs are put into place. Telecommuting is a way to bring the job to the person rather than the person to the job. If a neighborhood telecenter is being utilized, this can significantly reduce the employee s commute time and distance. Employees can be linked to the workplace by computer and modem, or simply can do work that requires nothing more than a telephone.
Employees can telecommute full-time or just a few days a month.
Telecommuters are saving themselves and their employers millions of dollars . How The Employee Benefits Decreased commute the time, the commuting costs and stress of the daily commute is reduced or eliminated. Telecommuting may even eliminate the need for a commute vehicle or second car. Increased flexibility telecommuters can coordinate their work schedule with personal demands. Employees can also have more flexibility when choosing the place to live when commute route or distance is not a significant consideration.