WRTG 394
Telecommuting
Jonathan joy
Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which an employee works outside the traditional office or workplace — typically at home or while traveling. Transmission of data, documents, and communication occurs via telecommunications or network technology. One of the key aspects of telecommuting is the flexibility that it offers both the employee and the employer. Telecommuting options range from lone employees working from home to telecommuting centers to virtual organizations without a physical central office. Despite the many touted potential advantages of telecommuting, however, there are many potential disadvantages as well. Many workers no longer need to be physically present with customers or clients to conduct business.There are a number of potential benefits of telecommuting as well as barriers (psychological) in telecommuting. Various studies have been conducted on telecommuting and its impact on family as this trend has evolved. A review of the trade, and scholarly literature on telecommuting has shown three major categories: The impact of telecommuting on family, telecommuting advantages and disadvantages and the impact of telecommuting on organizations.
The impact of telecommuting on family Telecommuting can increase stress as children or pets demand for attention coincide …show more content…
This means the organization, the team and the employees within the team should all be aware of this information, as everyone will begin to look at telework and all other aspects of the operation as if they were co-owners. Stewart liff (2016) noted that--- “If the organization, team, and individual knew the value they created they could compare the value created while working in the office to working at home and then make sound business decisions and adjustments if