Though much of this guide is intended for both managers and employees who are making the switch to telecommuting, some aspects will be valuable to organizations whose employees have been working remotely for some time. Whether you’re an employee or a manager, there’s always more you can lear...
of policy guidelines remains small.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentMly solved by telecommuting A.Employees’lateness for work.B.Employees’absence from work.C.Employees’need for time alone to work intensively.D.Employees’conflicts with second jobs...
If an employer decides to offer telecommuting arrangements, it should prepare and disseminate a telecommuting policy and/or guidelines to ensure consistency amongst employees who participate in such arrangements. Every employee authorized to participate in a telecommuting arrangement should ...
Editorial Guidelines. How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted telecommuting Many employees long to work outside the office, and this option is a dream come true for those who want a better work-life balance. However, without guidelines, managing remote employees can quickly become a manager’s worst...
Telecommuting may be one of the latest trends in the workplace, but it also presents a new challenge to both employers and employees. Employers find themselves at a loss for developing specific guidelines to manage the distance worker. M...
Although the media has paid a great deal of attention to telecommuting, in most cases it is the employees’ situation, not the availability of technology, that precipitates a telecommuting arrangement. That is partly why, despite the widespread press coverage, the number of companies with work-at...
Telecommuting doesn’t mean all or nothing. When you’re thinking of making the switch, consider part-time telecommuting as a test run. Employees can work from home part of the time, yet still come into the office for big projects or meetings. This will allow you to test the waters witho...
Happier employees. Telecommuting arrangements can help workers realize a general improvement in their personal "quality of life." They avoid long, stressful commutes, thus gaining more time for pleasurable activities and more flexibility for changeable tasks like child and elder care. ...
3) The company is liable for computers or other hardware: sensitive information should not be stored on computers that are going home with employees. 4) Performance should be a main indicator of success (not time on the job). The number of hours logged does not often correlate with the qua...
the number of companies with work-at-home programs or policy guidelines remains small.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for office employees A.They are normally restricted to the office.B.They have to spare a great part of their salary for clothing.C.Sometimes they need ...