Telecommuting allows employees to fulfill job responsibilities at a site other than their primary business location. By telecommuting, employees can work from virtually anywhere. A typical telecommuter can have an easier time focusing on work if he or she creates a private, dedicated space for a home office and has easy access to everything needed for the job.
Telecommuting offers the following benefits:
Employer Benefits
- Employees’ increased productivity due to fewer interruptions and distractions, and ability to work during their most productive hours
- Fewer unscheduled absences resulting from unforeseen events
- Continuity of operations during weather-related or other emergency situations
- Employees’ ability to respond to unforeseen/unscheduled workload
- Reduced demand for office space as well as reduced facility operating costs
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and morale
- Improved employee retention
- Better customer service as employees stay longer and become more proficient
Community Benefits
- Less air pollution, which improves human health
- Less traffic congestion and fewer automobile crashes due to fewer people on the road
- Less wear and tear on transportation infrastructure
Employee Benefits
- Less or no time spent commuting
- Better work/life balance due to more time for family, the community, and volunteering
- Less stress
- Increased productivity due to fewer interruptions and distractions
- More flexibility to work during most productive hours
- More time for employees to care for their loved ones
- Increased ability to respond to unforeseen/unscheduled workload
- Ability to design and control work environment
- Reduced commute-related costs, including gas, parking and maintenance
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