An office employee who works at home or a satellite location, usually part of the time, is telecommuting or teleworking.
Telecommuting is a growing employee benefit.
It is a great method of reducing traffic congestion and pollution, and an enticing incentive for new hires. Telecommuting can also be more informal by simply bringing work home and making telephone calls, it does not even have to require a computer. Employee retention is another benefit of Telecommuting Employees chosen to telecommute enjoy the benefits of reduced or eliminated commute time and stress, lower gas and vehicle maintenance costs, minimal interruptions to their workday, and are likely to stay with the company longer. It has been documented that employees who telecommute as little as one or two days a week have increased productivity, improved morale, and lower absenteeism. Research has revealed that office space savings and improved productivity were estimated to exceed any direct costs of developing and maintaining a telecommute program.