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Sample Cost-Benefit Analysis for Off-Site Telecommuting

A cost-benefit analysis is often a primary driver of the telecommuting process, because the company wants to achieve cost savings over costs associated with the traditional workplace setting. Most often, cost savings are attributable to increased productivity, decreased staffing needs and reduced office space requirements. To help gather data on the costs and direct benefits associated with a potential telecommuter, please answer the following questions, then click "Next" when you are ready to enter dollar amounts for individual costs and savings.

Costs
Can you determine/estimate the average salary of potential telecommuters?

Can you determine/estimate the average number of days per week potential telecommuters would be working out of the office?

Will the employee be responsible for providing computer hardware (ex: computer, monitor, printer)?


If no: Can you determine/estimate the average company expenditure on computer hardware per telecommuter?
Yes
No
N/A
Will the employee be responsible for providing a broadband connection while telecommuting?
Yes
No
Don't Know
If No: Can you determine/estimate the average cost of a broadband connection per telecommuter?
Yes
No
N/A
Will the employee be responsible for providing copies of applications/software (Microsoft Office, virus software, etc.) while telecommuting?
Yes
Yes, Some
No
Don't Know
If no or Yes, Some: Can you determine/estimate the average cost of providing copies of applications/software (Microsoft Office, virus software, etc.) per telecommuter?
Yes
No
N/A
Direct Benefits
Can you determine/estimate the average increase in productivity you expect to receive from potential telecommuters?
Yes
No
Can you determine/estimate the average decrease in sick leave usage you expect to receive from potential telecommuters?
Yes
No
Can you determine/estimate the average increase in organizational effectiveness you expect to receive from having employees telecommuting?
Yes
No
Can you determine/estimate the average decrease in turnover rate you receive/expect from allowing employees to telecommute?
Yes
No
Can you determine/estimate the average savings per telecommuter due to reduced parking requirements?
Yes
No
N/A
Can you determine/estimate the average office space savings per telecommuter that you receive/expect from having employees telecommuting?
Yes
No
N/A