What you wouldn't give to be able to work from home instead of downtown, you think to yourself for the umpteenth time this year. After all, there's no reason why you MUST work in a corporate office. Not all the time anyway. Maybe the time has come to bite the bullet and make a proposal to your boss that you both give telecommuting a try. Before you launch into such a discussion though, a word to the wise.
Many employers are leery about employees working from home.
So take some time to plan your proposal and anticipate the kinds of objections and concerns you might expect to encounter. In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of telecommuting and some of the issues that can arise. By taking the time to work through these issues, you will be well placed to make a considered, balanced and, most importantly, accepted proposal. By far the greatest advantage of telecommuting is increased productivity. Telecommuters invariably say that the time they save not having to commute, coupled with fewer interruptions, means that they get more done in their workday than ever before.