Here we are addressing people who perform the same type of activities at an alternative work site as they would perform in their traditional office. The first two are similar except that the neighborhood centers house employees from more than one organization while satellite centers only include employees from one company. Here we are highlighting the most common form of telecommuting - working at home. On the positive side, telecommuting has the potential to benefit employers, employees, and society. Employee benefits may include a reduction in commuting time and stress, increased control over the work schedule, fewer office distractions, and reduced work-family conflicts.
Employers can cut office space costs and effectively address space constraints.
Also, as employees experience less stress due to commuting, organizations should see employee productivity increase. Telecommuting also may offer organizations access to a wider talent pool. By allowing employees to work from home, organizations can attract people with valued skills who decline to relocate or who are unwilling to commute a long distance on a regular basis. Telecommuting also enables organizations to hire mobility impaired workers and may even help keep them in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, telecommuting can help organizations comply with ordinances found in some metropolitan areas that mandate a reduction in the number of vehicles driving to the office site.