What does teleworking mean?
Telework is when an employee works from someplace other than the corporate office. It’s an umbrella term for a variety of alternative workplace arrangements. Here’s a quick breakdown: Telecommuting – Working from home one or more days a week during normal business hours. Virtual/mobile office – When an employee uses technology to perform job duties from a remote location. Perfect examples include a client’s office, an airport lounge, or a hotel room. Hoteling – Sharing an office space in a company location designed for use on a drop-in basis for employees. Cubicles are equipped with standard office technology — phones, computers, faxes, printers, and so on. Popular with consulting firms. Satellite office – A fully equipped office location, usually in suburban areas, established by the company where employees can reserve space and work one or more days a week closer to their homes. This helps reduce commute times for employees. What’s the rationale behind teleworking? Teleworking is be