Staffing companies can capitalize on this trend, say experts. Companies that jump on the telecommuting bandwagon reap benefits in retention and recruiting plus actual cost benefits. Staffing companies that can sell the telecommuting model to their clients will find themselves with access to a new and diverse workgroup. They will also succeed in differentiating themselves in a crowded marketplace and addressing critical workplace issues. Although some staffing companies are allowing their internal staff to telecommute, they can also serve as go-betweens between employers and telecommuters.
Telecommuting expands the breadth of talent available.
Now talented people with disabilities can work on a more level playing field with the average employee, and employers can access talent worldwide. There is also a large saving in costs on both sides of the equation in transportation and office overhead. Staffing companies can become the equal sign in this equation. According to statistics, the growth of telecommuting has been stupendous. This adds up to more than 19.6 million people working as telecommuters in 1999.