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.
Via CTO Edge
Businesses that wish to improve staff turnover rates should consider allowing employees to work from home, it has been claimed.
Via UK Net Guide.
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Launching or expanding an at-home worker, i.e. telework program should be on everyone’s wish list. The array of reasons including cost savings/productivity gain—up to $20,000 per employee/year reports the Telework Coalition—ability to attract and keep the best and brightest regardless of location or mobility, unparalleled flexibility and business continuity/disaster recovery.
Via TMCnet.com.
Tags: at-home worker, business continuity, disaster recovery, productivity gain, telework program