Affordable pagers, cell phones and e-mail make the ability to contact someone easier and quicker than ever before. 6 Telecommuting only benefits the employee. The employer reaps the benefits of reduced operating expenses, increased employee productivity, the ability to attract and retain valuable employees and have a positive impact on the environment. If you let a few employees telecommute then all your employees will want to telecommute. Not every job or person is suited for telecommuting.
Some people prefer the office environment.
This is not a benefit like Health Insurance that needs to be extended to every employee. Like any management decision it is important to set up guidelines and choose the employees that have the job type and skills that would make them good telecommuters. MORE INFO . . . All rights reserved.