Dolan (2013) provided examples of organizations that found flexible scheduling with telecommuting to be beneficial, especially for female employees who needed to meet the varying demands of family. One organization only required that the teleworkers attend frequent staff meetings and communicate quickly and efficiently with all clients, without filed complaints (Dolan, 2013, p. 2). Singh et al. (2013) found that while men do choose the option to telecommute, women are more likely to find organizations that support telecommuting. Additionally, married women are more prone to telecommute than single women (p. 380). The middle-aged work group was found to telecommute more than any other age group (Singh et al., 2013, p. 384). Middle-aged workers,
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137). According to Kaplan (2014), scientific researchers find the most important benefits of working from home include peace and quiet (p. 122). Peace and quiet contributes to multiple emotions that may physically affect the teleworker. When it comes to being comfortable, having a good peace of mind is crucial. Comfort doesn’t always relate to physical comfort with equipment and furniture; mental and emotional comfort is equally important (Kaplan, 2014). However, families and pets can quickly change the environment from peaceful and quiet, which is why a private workspace in the home is recommended. Even though a teleworker does not work in the office, the office at home should include privacy so others understand there is a separation. Comfort also comes from limiting …show more content…
“Professional isolation (lower visibility and limited professional development opportunities) is a commonly cited drawback of home-based teleworking,” Fan Ng pointed out (p. 145). Isolation occurs when teleworkers don’t receive the same information as regular workers. Kaplan (2014) further explains teleworkers should also have face time: interaction in person (p. 123). Conversations and networking d help prevent isolation. Teleworkers also find it hard to develop interpersonal relationships if they do not routinely have interaction with their co-workers, superiors, and clients (Fan Ng, 2010, p.
137). According to Kaplan (2014), scientific researchers find the most important benefits of working from home include peace and quiet (p. 122). Peace and quiet contributes to multiple emotions that may physically affect the teleworker. When it comes to being comfortable, having a good peace of mind is crucial. Comfort doesn’t always relate to physical comfort with equipment and furniture; mental and emotional comfort is equally important (Kaplan, 2014). However, families and pets can quickly change the environment from peaceful and quiet, which is why a private workspace in the home is recommended. Even though a teleworker does not work in the office, the office at home should include privacy so others understand there is a separation. Comfort also comes from limiting …show more content…
“Professional isolation (lower visibility and limited professional development opportunities) is a commonly cited drawback of home-based teleworking,” Fan Ng pointed out (p. 145). Isolation occurs when teleworkers don’t receive the same information as regular workers. Kaplan (2014) further explains teleworkers should also have face time: interaction in person (p. 123). Conversations and networking d help prevent isolation. Teleworkers also find it hard to develop interpersonal relationships if they do not routinely have interaction with their co-workers, superiors, and clients (Fan Ng, 2010, p.