Telecommuting

Telecommuting, or remote work as it is often referred to, is a non-traditional working arrangement that allows employees to perform their tasks outside of the office, from home, co-working spaces, or distant office locations. Through telecommunications technologies and digital tools, telecommuting makes it possible for employees to perform in jobs with flexibility and autonomy of their work schedules while still remote. The trend of telecommuting has gained more and more momentum especially in sectors in which remote work is possible and competent to the nature of job duties.

Example

A tech company incorporates a telecommuting policy that allows staff to either work remotely for a part of their regular office hours or full-time. Workers are equipped with all the necessary means, such as laptops, a secure VPN connection, and collaboration tools, to be able to work remotely. Via video conferencing, instant messaging, and project management platforms, employees stay in touch with their co-workers, attend virtual meetings, and work together effectively at their home offices. Telecommuting allows employees to have greater flexibility in managing their work and personal life, they have to spend time and money on commuting and it promotes sustainability and inclusivity at the workplace. With the adoption of telecommuting mode, the company is able to boost employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention rates while, at the same time, cutting costs on physical office space.