Changing employer and employee needs have triggered a sharp growth in Canada’s “virtual work force” (Canadians who work from home, or from third-party locations such as an alternate office, a customer site, a coffee shop or library).
Via itbusiness.ca
Some telecommuting frustrations are minor things that seem too petty to complain about. Others are major problems that can affect your career. This article lists a few from each category, provided by real telecommuters.
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Supervisors want to know how to measure productivity of those they cannot see, how to maintain team cohesion and collaboration or how to adjust their management style. Human resources executives worry about potential changes to employment contracts and policy enforcement procedures. IT managers worry about support and training issues.
Via CIO Today
Faced with rising costs, ongoing labour shortages and the need to find creative solutions to improve productivity, corporations across Canada are finally embracing telecommuting initiatives on a widespread basis, say proponents of the concept.