|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
At the present time, teleworking often requires advanced information and communication technologies such as computers, faxes, and modems. ... Teleworking is working at a distance from your employer. ...
Advantages of Teleworking for Businesses
* Increased productivity (due to improved concentration; more satisfied and motivated personnel; fewer distractions; lower absenteeism and sick leave; using travel time for work; employees working at peak efficiency times. ...
* Improved staff recruitment (attracting potential employees who cannot or prefer not to commute or want flexibility, for example, pregnant, retired, disabled workers)
* Diminished overheads (less office space, parking and equipment)
* Better service (longer hours, etc)
Disadvantages of Teleworking for Businesses
* Initial capital investment (new equipment and phone lines for employees homes)
* Adaptation and change necessary in managerial and organisational styles (supervising and training personnel; loss of informal and spontaneous communication and meetings)
* Fears for: data security, diminished of corporate identification, lack of supervision resulting in decreased productivity (generally unfounded)
Advantages of Teleworking for Employees
* Decreased costs (clothing, laundry, drycleaning and makeup; lunches; travel expenses - parking, fuel, car insurance and maintenance or second car,etc)
* Flexibility (in time management and scheduling; geographic location of home and work)
* Increased productivity (fewer distractions; comfortable, quieter environment; increased sense of creativity and value to organisation)
* Safer (out of urban, higher-crime environment)
* Increased flexibility in acquiring and retaining a job (eg.
Approximate Word count = 1007
Approximate Pages = 4
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|