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Call it telecommuting, telework or working from home: It appears more of us are earning at least part of our salaries from home, and with the boss’s blessings.

Teleworkers are more productive, better focused, and still have more time to spend with their families and doing civic work. Studies have shown this, and even people who are skeptical often change their mind when they try it themselves.

These days it’s not uncommon to walk into an office and see more empty desks than workers. For some companies, it’s a result of the ugly economy, but for others, it’s the result of increased telecommuting, thanks to advances in mobility-enabling technology and a lot of inclement weather.

Businesses that wish to improve staff turnover rates should consider allowing employees to work from home, it has been claimed.