The increased sleep will help reduce stress and illness. Telecommuters have fewer sick days than the average employee, according to the Washington Municipal Research and Services Center. Telework Analytics International believes that because employees are more isolated, they are also less likely to spread or contact contagious diseases. They have a much lower chance of being injured during a commute because automobile accidents are far more common than injuries sustained walking down the hall. Related benefits included the reduction or elimination of employee tardiness and absenteeism.
Telecommuting has tremendous environmental benefits.
People who telecommute and thus do not drive to work use far less gas and create significantly reduced amounts of smog. Fewer parking spots will be needed and congestion on highways will be reduced. Telecommuting gives physically challenged employees new opportunities to prosper. Desks, chairs and screens can be positioned in ways that maximize comfort. Workplaces that were too far away or did not have wheelchair ramps will become a non-issue.