telecommuting
Talented professionals are dedicated to their careers, but
they prefer to work for employers that support their efforts
to have a fulfilling personal life as well. Where does your
company stand on this issue?
At the top of workers’ wish list is greater flexibility. Of the
Canadian office professionals polled for a recent Robert Half
survey, 65 per cent said the ability to telecommute would increase
their likelihood of accepting a particular job offer. The younger
the respondents, the greater their desire to work remotely. A pol-icy
that permits telecommuting – either full time or part time – is
a winning recruitment and retention strategy. Still, you should
understand the pros and cons before making the move.
BENEFITS OF REMOTE WORK
By getting away from the chatter and interruptions at the office,
employees are often better able to focus on their work, which
can translate to greater productivity overall. They get to cut out
the daily commute on days they are working from home, which
saves them time, hassle and expense, and because not every com-pany
offers this option, people who take advantage of remote
work are unlikely to jump ship, making improved morale another
Remote
Work
IS IT TIME TO OFFER
THIS EMPLOYEE PERK?
By Michael French
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