The major difference for this change between ages, is simply the speed of change. Today, the impact of the informational age with its new methods of work such as telecommuting is happening in five years rather than in 10 to 20 years. Telecommuting increases the employee's results by minimizing the interruptions and the distractions, helps focus primarily on the project that people are working on, the scheduling of meetings, and coordination of schedules. But on the other hand, it hinders the ability to resond to an important situation that needs immediate attention. It will also isolate an employee from the office, which can result in a missed opportunities.
Many people think telecommuting is a way to stay home with their kids for a couple of days a week.
Telecommuting involves hard work, dedication, and adjustment and people unable to handle this would make it very difficult for them. Telecommuters must be able to adjust to being isolated from co-workers. They won't have an office mate to talk to or receive feedback. Instead, they have to discipline themselves to get started and stay on task. Telecommuting should be available for all employees, however, high-performance employees are going to be more successful.