The rest of the world may soon be returning to the office. They predict corporate America is on the verge of a severe backlash against telework, which if not properly regulated can result in productivity drops and an erosion of team spirit.
People know that if they do it often, they never get anywhere because they're out of all the loops.
The idea that it's going to reshape the working world is a grand myth. Such skepticism is a stark contrast to the sentiment even six months ago, when few people publicly questioned the benefits of telecommuting. The ranks of telecommuters have grown rapidly throughout the late '90s, as employees have wired homes with high-speed Internet connections and multiple phone and fax lines. Instead of leasing new office space or expanding the existing headquarters, it's vastly less expensive to provide workers with laptops and phone lines and tell them to stay home. At least 9.3 million U.S. workers telecommute at least one full day per week, ITAC reported.