Telecommuting (or telework) is a growing interest within American businesses. Robbins and Coulter (2002) states, "Telecommuting is a job approach in which employees work at home and are linked to the workplace by computer and modem"(p. 444). It is a growing interest among American employees and businesses for a number of reasons. Kistner (2002) states, "For some, it's all about improving the work/life balance or employee management. For others, it's about cutting expenses, lessening traffic congestion, improving the environment or heightening national security"(p.24). For whatever reason, many American businesses are considering telecommuting as a means of increasing productivity and the output levels of their employees.
With computer use at an all time high it would not be a difficult task for any organization to implement telework within a company. Telecommuting can be a very tempting and effective idea, but it is not a program that is fit for every employee, every job, or every company. Telework would be fairly easy to implement, but there are many challenges that come along with the package. Both management and employees face challenges with telecommuting, but the rewards offset those challenges. In addition, there are many procedures an organization should follow when implementing telework within a company. These procedures can prove to be vital in making the telework program a success. Telecommuting could be a highly successful program within an organization if the rewards, challenges, and implementation of the program is coordinated the correct way. .
Who Should Telecommute.
Telecommuting does have certain benefits for employees, management, and the organization as a whole, but it is not fit for every employee or every job. When distinguishing the employees who should from the employees who should not telecommute management should .
follow four steps that include:.
1. Create a task force.
Running head: TELECOMMUTING-TEAM PAPER Telecommuting Miviam Schiavone, Carrie Schoen, Brian F. ... Technology and Telecommuting V. ... He continued to help organizations to set up telecommuting programs. By the year 2000 telecommuting is considered mainstream. ... Businesses use telecommuting to retain and recruit employees. ...
Also, telecommuting reduces pollution and frees up valuable office space. ... The Internet and networking has opened the door for telecommuting. ... Telecommuting is shown to reduce turnover by an average of 20% (2). ... Telecommuting reduces traffic congestion and air pollution. ... Telecommuting has many advantages, and they outweigh the disadvantages. ...
INTRODUCTION Telecommuting or Teleworking has been the subject of numerous debates, articles, and academic papers - and in my opinion, the difference is minimal. The term "telework" tends to be used more in Europe and some other countries, while "telecommuting" is used more in the U.S. ... The telework advocates also believe that "telecommuting" has too strong a connotation about the commuting aspect, and that "telework" is a broader and more inclusive terms. ... PRESENTATION OF THE TOPIC This research paper will focus on teleworking or telecommuting and will cover all the facts the...
INTRODUCTION Telecommuting or Teleworking has been the subject of numerous debates, articles, and academic papers - and in my opinion, the difference is minimal. The term "telework" tends to be used more in Europe and some other countries, while "telecommuting" is used more in the U.S. ... The telework advocates also believe that "telecommuting" has too strong a connotation about the commuting aspect, and that "telework" is a broader and more inclusive terms. ... PRESENTATION OF THE TOPIC This research paper will focus on teleworking or telecommuting and will cover all the facts the...
(Flexible Scheduling 101, 2000) The last method involved in flexible work schedules is telecommuting. ... The basic principle of telecommuting is the idea of an individual who will conduct their work at home. ... (Telecommuting, 2001) Telecommuting offers "working moms- with a very flexible option of working at home. ... (Telecommuting, 2001) Compressed schedules, job-sharing, and telecommuting have added a lot of flexibility to the modern workplace. ... Telecommuting o...
Family Problems and the Workplace: What can be done? The family is considered the center and structure of our society. In any given year, at least 15 percent of the work force, or about one in every seven employees, are likely to be faced with personal problems that significantly affect their j...
Nothing more than little signs reading "Telecommuting Today- or "Virtual Office Day- hang from cubicle walls. ... Those employees who want to telecommute must first express how the decision will benefit the company, the department and themselves. ... Finally, once performance standards and guidelines have been created, Boeing presents two disclaimers to those moving to telecommute. ... And if the position changes significantly and it no longer makes sense to telecommute, management will have to reevaluate. ... Other benefits have pushed the telecommuting concept even further. ...
Professionals Aspire to Telecommute Job seekers commonly desire the ability to work from home at least part of the time, according to the results of an online survey by TrueCareers. Of those responding to the job board's July poll, 84% indicated a preference for telecommuting. ... When choosing among reasons for wanting to telecommute, 43% of respondents cited more flexible work hours, 24% cited more time with their families and 19% cited reduced commuting time and costs. ...
