09/08/08
5 Reasons Companies Need a Telecommuting Program*
1. Reduced overhead and stress on office resources.
2. Increased employee productivity -- even with all those "distractions."
3. Reduced employee absenteeism. No reason to call in sick when you can work in bed and in your pajamas.
4. Increased employee autonomy. It’s nice to know that your boss trusts you to work hard, but on your own schedule.
5. Reduced employee turnover. Who wants to leave a company like this?
*Based on the study, The Good, The Bad and The Unknown About Telecommuting, conducted by Pennsylvania State University last year.

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