What is teleworking (What is it not)?
Teleworking refers to working at a distance. Most teleworking today occurs at home, but some employees telework at another location, on the road or at a client. Q: I want to start teleworking, what should I do first, and how should I approach my supervisor? A: The first thing to do is gain management commitment. It is best to be prepared to speak to management by pulling together information that will allow you to sell teleworking’s benefits not only for you personally but as a fit or enhancement to your organization’s operation. The Clean Air Campaign provides helpful tools for getting started, talking to your supervisor and implementing a teleworking program so that you can take that first step. Q: What are the top benefits for employers; benefits for employees? A: Employer benefits include improved recruitment and retention of employees, increased productivity in the range of 10-20 percent, and a reduction in absenteeism by two to four days per teleworkers per year. Employees benefi
