The Latest Telecommuting News for Managers
Last Updated: 2/6/08
Best Practices in IT for the Telecommuter: Preventive Steps to Save Costs and Productivity
In-house IT staff and telecommuters must work together to keep off-site computers functioning properly and according to company standards.
During Flu Season, Telecommuting Combats "Presenteeism"
Sick employees in the office may cost companies less if they stay home
Telecommuting Effectively Meets Temporary Needs
Solutions to work interruptions in a variety of special circumstances
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In-house IT staff and telecommuters must work together to keep off-site computers functioning properly and according to company standards.
During Flu Season, Telecommuting Combats "Presenteeism"
Sick employees in the office may cost companies less if they stay home
Telecommuting Effectively Meets Temporary Needs
Solutions to work interruptions in a variety of special circumstances
Read more here...
Latest telecommuting trends, research and statistics.
2008 Survey Shows Private-Sector Telecommuting Growth Nears Federal Level
Federal Ability to Maintain Operations During Disruptions Still Outpaces Private Sector
According to the national survey, private-sector employers have taken significant steps to expand telecommuting initiatives, and private-sector telework adoption is approaching the Federal level.
Survey Looks At Ill Effects of Sick Employees At Work
With flu season under way, employers are gearing up for more sick employees dragging themselves - and their germs - in to work.
Analysis Shows Telecommuting Can Cut Persian Gulf Oil Use By Almost Half
Thirty-three million Americans could work from home. If they did, the U.S. could make major cuts in oil dependency and significantly reduce global warming.
Majority of Companies Have Made Policy Changes for Working Parents
Raising a family while working can be a challenge for most parents, but it seems many businesses are lending a helping hand.
More Telecommuting in 2008 Job Forecast
CareerBuilder.com, a national online job site, just released its 2008 Employment Forecast, which has some good news for would-be telecommuters.
Researchers Say Telecommuting has Mostly Positive Consequences for Employees and Employers
Flexible work arrangements give workers more control over their environment, which helps performance and overall job satisfaction
Telecommuting Gaining Ground
Study Shows More IT Employees Working Remotely Today Than Five Years Ago
Connecticut Embraces Practice of Telecommuting
According to a recent Telecommute Connecticut survey, more than 158,000 Connecticut residents work from home at least one day a month - an 86 percent jump from just five years ago.
Telework Trending Upward, Survey Says
The number of Americans whose employer allows them to work remotely at least one day per month increased 63 percent, from 7.6 million in 2004 to 12.4 million in 2006, according to a recent report issued by WorldatWork.
Telecommuting Proves to be a Worthy Work/Life Policy
Today, companies of all sizes are helping their employees manage a better balance between work and home responsibilities by offering telecommuting, and other benefits, according to a survey by the Human Resources & Investor Solutions division of the Mellon Financial Corporation.
National Survey Finds 11 Percent of Employees Telecommute
Over 10.6 million people - 11 percent of the workforce - telecommute full or part-time, according to the 2005/2006 National Technology Readiness Survey (NTRS).
Read more here...
Federal Ability to Maintain Operations During Disruptions Still Outpaces Private Sector
According to the national survey, private-sector employers have taken significant steps to expand telecommuting initiatives, and private-sector telework adoption is approaching the Federal level.
Survey Looks At Ill Effects of Sick Employees At Work
With flu season under way, employers are gearing up for more sick employees dragging themselves - and their germs - in to work.
Analysis Shows Telecommuting Can Cut Persian Gulf Oil Use By Almost Half
Thirty-three million Americans could work from home. If they did, the U.S. could make major cuts in oil dependency and significantly reduce global warming.
Majority of Companies Have Made Policy Changes for Working Parents
Raising a family while working can be a challenge for most parents, but it seems many businesses are lending a helping hand.
More Telecommuting in 2008 Job Forecast
CareerBuilder.com, a national online job site, just released its 2008 Employment Forecast, which has some good news for would-be telecommuters.
Researchers Say Telecommuting has Mostly Positive Consequences for Employees and Employers
Flexible work arrangements give workers more control over their environment, which helps performance and overall job satisfaction
Telecommuting Gaining Ground
Study Shows More IT Employees Working Remotely Today Than Five Years Ago
Connecticut Embraces Practice of Telecommuting
According to a recent Telecommute Connecticut survey, more than 158,000 Connecticut residents work from home at least one day a month - an 86 percent jump from just five years ago.
Telework Trending Upward, Survey Says
The number of Americans whose employer allows them to work remotely at least one day per month increased 63 percent, from 7.6 million in 2004 to 12.4 million in 2006, according to a recent report issued by WorldatWork.
Telecommuting Proves to be a Worthy Work/Life Policy
Today, companies of all sizes are helping their employees manage a better balance between work and home responsibilities by offering telecommuting, and other benefits, according to a survey by the Human Resources & Investor Solutions division of the Mellon Financial Corporation.
National Survey Finds 11 Percent of Employees Telecommute
Over 10.6 million people - 11 percent of the workforce - telecommute full or part-time, according to the 2005/2006 National Technology Readiness Survey (NTRS).
Read more here...