Long hours and irregular work schedules are the norm rather than the exception. The benefit of working for a small business is that employees usually enjoy more autonomy and responsibility, and realize that their decisions and actions can strongly affect the overall performance of the company. Telecommuting can ease the pressure on employees by allowing them to focus on the work at hand rather than the chore of traveling to and from the central office. Cost Savings Telecommuters can save a business significant amounts of money by reducing the space requirements and utilities used in the central office. Employee Productivity Anecdotal evidence from businesses with telecommuting programs suggest that the average employee becomes more productive when allowed to telecommute.
Telecommuting allows employees the flexibility to work when they are at their best.
This means that the average eight hour workday is more focused and concentrated on the tasks at hand. While a flexible schedule alone is not technically telecommuting, it serves many of the same needs. Increased productivity and decreased facility size can save a company money. The automation of a business will vary with the needs and nature of each company. Telecommuters may require access to the central office when they are working from home or from a remote office location.