Telecommuting or remote work arrangements could just be the answer to an employer’s quest to hire and retain quality candidates. These options can be a win-win-win, for the employee, the employer, and the environment. The employee can work from home, save commuting costs, lunch money, and dry cleaning bills. The employer can translate fixed facilities costs to variable costs and can use telecommuting as a recruitment and retention tool.
Despite the positives, telecommuting or working remotely is not for everyone or every company. There are some considerations for employers and employees before they venture into telecommuting.
