At that time, only a few thousand workers were telecommuting. Telecommuters were found at more than half of 294 companies polled. One-third of the companies said they offered the option to attract new workers. And, unless you regularly attend appointments outside the office, every telecommuting day is a casual day. For many companies, the decision to implement a telecommuting program can cause some anxiety for management.
Managers feel a loss of control.
She made me feel like I was an important part of the team even if I wasn't right there on-site. She engendered loyalty on my part and knew how to manage the process. There was a level of professional trust. It is imperative for both employee and employer to think of telecommuting not as an entitlement, but as a business strategy. It is not just something that is decided one day and then implemented the next.