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A couple of decades ago, telecommuting was said to be the future face of work—when technology would enable us to be connected away from the office just as easily as if we were sitting at our desks, and the work itself would have geographical mobility.

Well, the technology and the information economy are here now, but the telecommuting is not. A study released this week finds a majority of office workers are afraid that telecommuting will hurt their careers.

This time around, soaring fuel costs and grid lock traffic are driving Canadians to review their work-style options, and – not surprisingly – many are choosing to telecommute…when they have the choice, that is.

Petrol has become the new workplace perk, as employers scramble to help workers cut its use. Until recently, telecommuting, shorter working weeks and Internet subsidies were ways of saving time. Now they have become ways to save money and to keep workers from walking.

How a small software company is saving money, reducing employee stress and improving productivity and customer satisfaction by closing its offices and going virtual.