Telecommuting

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iters, researchers, accountants, architects and others can work as telecommuters.
To add, the telecommuters must have a safe and adequate place to work that will be free of interruptions and that will provide the appropriate level of security. In fact, setting up telecommuting equipment increases costs. The appropriate equipment consists of a computer, two phone lines, a modem, a fax and at last office equipment. Training for employees and supervisors is a key element for successful telecommuting

2) Variations of Telecommuting:
• Telecommuting: takes place for at least four days a week, and allows for office time.
• Telework: means working from home or an alternate location all the time.
• The virtual office: provides to the person the option to work from anywhere and not necessarily at the same alternate work site. Someone with a mobile phone, notebook computer with FAX capabilities, and voice mail can work virtually anywhere. Their location is transparent. Training for employees and supervisors is a key element for successful telecommuting.



Telecommuters can work from a combination of locations:
• An "official" office where is the main office location of employees
• A "home" office location in the employees' home where telecommuting occurs as an approved alternate work site.
• A "satellite" office or "telecenter" where groups of telecommuting workers may come together instead of working at home.
3) Employee issues of Telecommuting:
• Be self-motivated
• Have successful performance evaluations
• Can be independent of direct supervision
• Can deal with isolation
• Have well organized management skills
• Have an appropriate home work site that includes privacy and lack of distraction
6) Historical Data and present of telecommuting

a). How many telecommuters exist today?
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