As technology creates new opportunities for flexible work styles, more businesses are allowing their employees to work from home. With telecommuting on the rise, people all over the U.S. can now conduct business from the comforts of home as happier and more productive employees.
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Rise of the Telecommuter
Since 2005, telecommuting has grown nearly 80% across all sectors
U.S. employees telecommuting every day- 2.3% in 1980
- 4.4% in 2012
- 24% Today
- 1 Day: 49%
- 2 Days: 15%
- 3 Days: 8%
- 4 Days: 3%
- 5 Days: 22%
- Telecommuters will increase by 69% to 4.9 million workers
----------------- What are the Benefits?
Improves employee satisfaction- 80% of telecommuters report reduced stress and increased morale
- Telecommuters save between $2000 and $7000 a year
- Many businesses have proven that teleworkers are 35-40% more productive
- Employers save about $11,000 per year per employee
- Oil savings would account for over 37% of our Persian Gulf imports
- 95% of employers report that telework has highly impacted employee retention
- Companies that allow teleworking see a 63% reduction in unscheduled absences
- 316,000 disabled employees regularly work from home
- Set boundaries to separate work life from home life.
- Dress appropriately to conduct business effectively.
- Establish office hours and stick to the schedule.
- Create to-do lists to identify what needs to get done.
- Invest in a proper workspace with ergonomic equipment, furnishings, and more.
- Keep all lines of communication open to remain accessible.
- Take your work outside of the house to a coffee shop.
- Stop working when distracted and take breaks to refresh.