Leaving The Mothership: Tips For Launching A Telecommuting Worker

Telecommuting takes many forms, including remote workers, teleworkers, virtual employees, off-site employees, or those who are just considered "working from home"—all terms used to describe an employee whose primary work is conducted away from your mothership. No matter the form, there are many benefits for both businesses and employees.

Employees typically embrace the arrangement because of the work-life balance. It eliminates commute time, can increase an employee's overall job satisfaction, and let's not forget about the ability to work in house slippers. For businesses, it provides opportunities to recruit outside of your geographic area, makes your company more attractive in an increasingly competitive job market, increases employee morale, reduces office expenses and space, and increases operational efficiencies.