ByDustin Wallace

Introduction to Telecommuting

Opportunity is to help out the organization and employee money situation by implementing a new way of work. The strategy that I am recommending is the use of Telecommuting. Telecommuting can be beneficial in many ways (as later on discussed).

This situation is where an employer would try to help out with the money situation for themselves as well as for the employee.

High prices of rent and economical issues like we see today could be the problem we are trying to fix – saving the money for both the employer and employee is the important idea.

Situation

Definition

employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem

4 Different Types

Working at Home

Satellite Office

Neighborhood Work Center

Mobile Teleworking

Working at Home

Most Popular method

Designate workspace at home

Satellite OfficeRemote location

Near large residences

Share offices

Reduces

Neighborhood Work Center

Workspace

Administrative and Technical Requirements

Mobile TeleworkingNewest

Office is mobile

Technological Linked

Telecommuting Forecast

(E., 2009)

Benefits for EmployersCost Savings

Increased Productivity

Improved Motivation

Retention

Safety

Customer Service

Benefits to EmployeeReduced Time and

Costs

Improved Work Opportunities

Less Family Life Disruption

Family Balance

Local Community Participation

Flexible Hours

Benefits for CommunitiesLess Pollution

Reduced Traffic Congestion

Reduced Highway Costs

Safer Neighborhoods

Improved Ecosystems

Reduced Oil Dependence

DrawbacksThe person

The place

The employer organization

The work task

RecommendationAs you could see from the positive and negative

impacts, Telecommuting would be a great help to everyone.

Will impact organizations as more of a positive affect rather then a negative one from what benefits we looked at.

I came to this viewpoint as it was more of a help to everyone and including the community. It can save money at all aspects if used correctly.

Tips for Implementing a successful telecommuting program

Develop a Telecommuting Policy

Implement The Right Technology

Identify Ideal Candidates

Communicate

Manage Appropriately

Measure Results

Use a Trial Period

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