Mahi Majanovic wanted some flexibility in his work week, so when the human resources professional for Southern Co.’s Augusta operations was given the option to telecommute, he eagerly accepted the offer.
For seven years, he has been working from his home in Martinez two days a week. The rest of his time is spent at his Walton Way office 10 miles away.
Let your neighbors know that you ARE employed, you just work from home. In this messy economy, people may suspect the worst when they suddenly realize your car no longer leaves the driveway at 6 a.m. Be proactive before donated canned goods arrive on your doorstep.
CIOs polled late last year by Robert Half Technology indicate telecommuting by IT staff members is gaining ground in some companies. Asked if their IT workforce is telecommuting at a higher rate than five years ago, 21% said they have more telecommuters now, 23% said it’s the same proportion, and only 3% said fewer IT employees are telecommuting. Just over half (51%) of the 1,400 respondents said they don’t offer telecommuting to IT staff.
Rising fuel prices are increasingly becoming a factor in how people get to their place of employment and arrange other aspects of their work life, according to a report released Thursday.