What is "Teleworking?"

With so many problems surrounding our lives, at home, at work and on the way to work, it is comforting to have one work style that has been proved over the years to make our jobs and lives easier, while helping the world round us -- working away from the traditional office.

Some call it Telecommuting or Telework or Flexible Working or Mobile Working or Distributed Working or Virtual Office/Team working or Anywhere/Anytime Working. Whatever we call it, it works! I do not apologize for using all of the descriptions because one description suits a specific work situation more accurately than another description. Here's a salad bar of reasons for you to choose from. Bon Appetit!

Why Telework Works:

Employer Benefits:

• Increases Productivity
• Improves Continuity of Operations
• Reduces Unscheduled Absences
• Reduces Real Estate Costs – Flexible Officing
• Increases Employee Satisfaction & Morale
• Reduces Labor Turnover and Recruiting Costs
• Increases Customer Satisfaction – Reduced Labor Turnover of Better Informed Staff
• Reduces Employee Relocation Costs – because of reduced Labor Turnover
• Provides access to a Larger Employee Labor Pool – Regional, National, International, Military Spouses, Retired, Physically Challenged
• Regulatory Compliance Made Easier – ADA, FMLA, OFCCP
• Enhances Public Relations/Goodwill

Community Benefits:

• Decreases Air Pollution
• Reduces Traffic Congestion
• Reduces Wear & Tear On Transportation Infrastructure
• Reduces Immediate Need To Build New Roads – Postpones Funding Requirements
• Reduces Juvenile Crime - Fewer Latchkey Kids from 3-7pm
• Safer Neighborhoods – Greater Adult Presence During Day
• Increases Regulatory Compliance - CAA
• Fewer Automobile Accidents
• Reduces Dependence on Imported Oil
• Reduces Chemical Runoff Into Water Sheds

Employee Benefits:

• Reduces or Eliminates Commuting Time
• Enhances better Work/Life Balance
• Reduces Stress Levels
• Increases Productivity
• More Flexibility to Work Whenever & Wherever
• Ability to Design Own Work Environment
• Reduces Commuting Related Costs – Gas, Tolls/Tickets, Parking, Maintenance, Depreciation
• Reduces Personal Expenses – Grooming, Clothing
• Reduces Child & Elder Care Costs
• More Time for the Community & Volunteering
• Increases Job Satisfaction
• Provides Satisfaction Knowing that doing something to helping the Environment.