You may be staying home to be environmentally friendly or the job might just not require being at the office. No matter why, setting up a telecommuter office has become a popular choice as technology improves. For such an arrangement to work out for any business, both parties must recognize potential pitfalls and work to make the arrangement a success.
Employee
The telecommuting employee needs to stay vigilant regarding communication. Emailing, phone calling, and instant messaging are all good ways to stay in the loop. Setting up a phone system that is integrated with the office, which allows coworkers to reach you through a regular office extension, is a great way to keep miscommunication to a minimum. Frequent visits to the office, if possible, can also increase office cooperation.
Employers
Having telecommuting employees can be valuable for a business. Consider letting employees telecommute, even if it's only a few days a week. Savings can add up when you figure in days you aren’t paying for electricity at the office. And it can mean that you have a smaller office space to rent. However, it does take preparation. Make sure you plan out how telecommuting will work before employees set up home offices. If everyone's on the same page, there will be fewer snags down the road.Labels: Phone System, Small Business
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