Several consumer-watch and media groups have named the brokerage one of the best companies to work for in the United States, with its telecommuting program cited as a key element. Successfully rolling out and managing a telecommuting program require planning and communication. The next step is determining who's cut out to work at home. Just as not all jobs are cut out for telecommuting, not all IT workers are either. The key is offering the option to work at home to self-starters.
Some companies administer tests to potential telecommuters.
An employee with a poor record in the office is unlikely to be considered a candidate. Not Just the Fax, Please Inadequate technical infrastructure can sabotage telecommuting goals. Companies must make an initial investment in the home office, with separate phone lines, basic office necessities and a stipend for other office expenses. Stipends can be paid as an annual voucher or a monthly allotment. But merely providing a computer, desk and stipend isn't enough.