It's difficult for me to switch back and forth. I try not to talk about work when I'm not working. A recipe for failure OSHA may have opened a can of worms by raising the question of workplace safety in the home office, but experts say there are issues to be considered by business, workers and government. There probably are as many thorns in this as there are benefits. Caine says companies shouldn't consider telecommuting an employee benefit but rather a way to improve operations.
Some businesses do it for the wrong reasons but still benefit.
In one instance, he said, a company let a staffer telecommute because his socializing with co-workers disrupted others. The move not only made him more productive but also helped the others. It won't work that way for all, he said. Some people see it as a solution to their day-care problems, another mistake, Caine said. I don't think you can do two important jobs at the same time and do them well.