Telecommuting arrangements quickly on the rise
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Telecommuting sounds like a great idea to a lot of employees. But how many companies offer the arrangement?
A lot, according to staffing agency OfficeTeam. In a recent survey, 69% of managers said it’s common for their company’s employees to work off-site. Furthermore, 82% said telecommuting is likely to increase in the near future.
What’s it mean for HR?
On one hand, offering a work-at-home (sometimes, or all the time) can be a way to keep employees and job candidates on your side, instead working for companies who will let them stay home.
On the other hand, a lot of employees may be asking to telecommute, and it’s often impossible, due to factors like a person’s duties, managers’ opinions or company culture. Companies need to be careful when coming up with policies and prepare for complaints about unfairness.
What about your organization? Do you allow telecommuting? Have employees suggested it? Leave us a comment and let us know how you’ve handled the situation.
