That made Pacific Bell initiate its first formal telecommuting program. From an initial group of 100 employees, Pacific Bell's telecommuting initiative has grown to over 1,000 workers. In addition to saving the environment, telecommuting can save commuting time. If you commute just 20 minutes one way, five days a week, by the end of the year you will have devoted 160 hours to commuting. That's a lot of wasted time.
Flexibility is another enticement for teleworkers.
More than half reported they worked at night. Almost all of the managerial and professional workers worked on weekends. It seems that people are more willing to work longer hours when they are doing it in the comfort of their home. Employment of disabled workers is also facilitated by telework. For these individuals, travelling to and from a work site is often impossible, and telework also allows them to work irregular and part-time hours, which is often more suited to their needs.