Almost everyone likes the idea of working at home. That's why a telecommuting program can make a major change in your drive-alone rate almost overnight.
Telecommuting is defined as working at an alternative work-site.
You might say it is commuting to work by telephone instead of by car. A better definition might be moving work to people instead of people to work. Telecommuters don't necessarily need special equipment, and schedules can vary. Employees can split their time between the office and the alternative work-site, come in for meetings, work at home on special projects, or make other arrangements that suit both employer and employee. Several companies may share strategically located office space.