Telecommuting

Telecommuting — the use of telephone or computer technologies — enables employees to work offsite, outside of the traditional workplace. Telecommuting involves working from home or a telework center near the employee's home. It substitutes for office space by removing work from the workplace for a growing number of private and public organizations.

Employer Benefits

• reduces overhead costs and office space needs
• reduces demand for parking spaces
• reduces employee sick days and absenteeism
• reduces transportation problems
• allows access to new labor pools (e.g., residents from outlying communities)
• increases organizational flexibility
• increases productivity and high-quality work
• reduces employee turnover

Employee Benefits

• empowers employees to work independently
• enhances scheduling flexilibility
• provides more opportunities for the disabled, part-time workers and semi-retired persons

Community Benefits

• reduces traffic congestion
• lowers gas consumption and conserves limited energy resources
• increases quality of life due to family and personal time management

This is why many experts are calling telecommuting a significant work arrangement for the 21st century. For more information about how telecommuting can work for your company, contact OzarksCommute at (417) 831-RIDE.