Telecommuting
Telecommuting allows selected employees
to work from home or from a work location
very close to home. This arrangement may
be established for one or more workdays.
In some cases, it may be established for
most of the entire workweek. Most telecommuters
work from home one or two days a week,
and they report to their office the rest
of the time.
Telecommuting eliminates an entire commuter
vehicle for one or more days. Contrary
to popular thinking, telecommuting doesn't
demand a big investment in high-tech equipment
and it offers many advantages to the employee,
the employer and the community. And, it
offers many possible benefits to the employers
and employees.
Employer Benefits
- Expands labor market
- Provides competitive edge in recruiting
employees
- Reduces office and parking space requirements
- Reduces absenteeism
- Increases productivity
Employee Benefits
- Minimize commute time, costs and frustration
- Provides opportunity to better balance
home and work life
- Improves job satisfaction
- Reduces stress
- Cuts clothing and lunch expenses
- Increases home security
Community Benefits
- Reduces rush hour traffic
- Conserves vehicle fuel consumption
- Enhances job opportunities for the
homebound
- Decreases air pollution
- Improves safety in the community
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