The document discusses telecommuting, which is working remotely from home using technology like computers, modems, and fax machines linked to an office. Telecommuting allows employees to work from home or satellite offices and benefits include increased productivity, better work-life balance, and lower costs. However, telecommuters can feel isolated and may not be considered for promotions. When implementing telecommuting, companies should provide needed equipment and support, carefully select qualified candidates, and establish guidelines. As technology advances, more companies are expected to utilize telecommuting arrangements.

1. TELECOMMUTING By group 8 Ajith S Dipu V L Krishnakumaran Thampi Ratheesh Susan Jacob

3. Introduction Telecommuting, the practice of working at home with the aid of computers, modems, and fax machines linked to the office, is becoming more prevalent in the modern business environment for a number of reasons. Environmental standards are being imposed on many businesses across the country. Economic factors are causing many employers to consider alternatives to an office facility-based staff. There is also an increasing number of parents who wish to remain at home to care for young children while maintaining their positions at work.

4. Definition Telecommuting is an alternative work arrangement allowing to work at home or in some other location other than the employer’s physical premises H John Bernardin

6. Types Of Telecommuting Working at home Satellite Offices Neighborhood work centers Virtual office mobile workers

7. Benefits Greater Productivity Improved information turnaround Better Communication New mothers,physically challenged, individuals taking care of housebound persons Reduce time and flexibility in working hours

8. Challenges Feeling of isolation exploitation of workers Workers less protected May not work without supervision Not remembered during promotions

9. Selection of Personnel Post job listings View resumes and telecommuter offices Identify the best telecommuter Team worker

10. Equipment Procurement Equipments are needed in two main areas Communication Information

11. Conclusion As our global economy in the Information Age evolves, telecommuting will increasingly become a popular work style. Many companies are turning to telecommuting to solve the dilemma of recruiting and retaining quality employees, controlling costs of office space, and meeting environmental standards. The major national advantages for telecommuting include savings in gasoline, a reduction in pollution, a decrease in traffic congestion, and lower highway accident rates. For a successful telecommuting program, top-down support is vital, employee support is necessary, screening is important, training is essential, and guidelines are required. Major capital investments are not necessary. Telecommuting should be customized for each agency, each employee, and each task. Peter Drucker sums up telecommuting in the following quotation: "Commuting to office work is obsolete. It is now infinitely easier, cheaper, and faster … to move information … to where the people are."

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