Is telecommuting a blessing or a curse for employees?
Telecommuting has taken off in a major way for United States businesses. With new mobile technology options in hand, employees can jet across the country without missing deadlines, falling behind on projects or losing contact with their supervisors. Instant messaging capabilities, video chats and phone calls provide colleagues with methods for staying in touch that are just as effective as quick cubicle chats, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Despite recent backlash that stemmed from high-profile companies discontinuing their work-from-home policies (Yahoo!), many employers still implement these practices to recognize a number of advantages. Better productivity, quick recovery from natural disasters, recruiting advantages, time and money savings, improved work-life balances and reduced operational expenses are some of the reasons why firms are becoming more flexible about the location from which employees put in their time and attendance.
Many workers also find these arrangements agreeable because it means fewer commutes and less money spent on tanks of gas.
However, there are drawbacks that should be considered before companies add telecommuting to their employee benefits programs. It's becoming increasingly evident that employees may not have the same opportunities for advancement when they work from home rather than coming to the office. According to a recent study by the Korn/Ferry Institute, 60 percent of executes said telecommuting can limit advancement.
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