Drawing on the knowledge you acquired in the previous sections of this unit, fill in the following table about some of the advantages of telecommuting as indicated.
solution for special-needs populations a reduction in sick leave and absenteeism from work much wider range of applicants ensures continuity of business in the event of a disaster reduction of stress which results in more time for work savings on transport, child minding, clothes, etc. increased human resource capacity and savings in direct expenses (Overhead costs are decreased) increased autonomy and flexibility a reduction in environmental damage savings in infrastructure and energy More elements to classify | | |
possible sense of isolation lack of separation between work and home damage to commitment and identification with the organization costs involved in transition to new work methods, training danger of creating detached individuals Boredom and procrastination lack of the social interaction of the office lower control over what employees are doing More elements to classify | | |
