Telecommuting can occur in many different forms. Most telecommuters do it once or twice a week. Some telecommuters do it nearly every day, rarely venturing into the office. And some people just telecommute occasionally, in order to meet an important deadline without office interruptions. Additionally, the average telecommuter decreased his or her commute distance by 1,800 miles per year.
Many different jobs lend themselves to successful telecommuting.
The key is not in the job itself, but in the functions and tasks which the employee will be performing. Telecommuters should be self-motivated, proven, results oriented performers with strong communication skills. They need to achieve their work goals and objectives with a minimal amount of supervision and must be able to accomplish specific work tasks within a predetermined amount of time. Has access to quiet area or office space at home free from interruptions. Has access at home to needed equipment.