FlexWise 2.0 - Guidance for Tomorrow

Flexibility: Telecommuting - Pros & Cons

Telecommuting has proven to be an effective way of working at our company and hundreds of other companies. Successful arrangements require a capable candidate, a likely position, an effective manager and receptive colleagues and clients. The proposal process helps assess these factors and your prospects for success.

In considering a telecommuting arrangement – and a successful proposal – it is important to weigh the numerous pros and cons, or advantages and challenges of working offsite one to three days a week. These pros and cons are quite different for employees and managers and Our Company. Click on any item to see more detail.


EMPLOYEE PROS lists some positive gains telecommuters may find	EMPLOYEE CONS suggests common issues that need to be addressed	COMPANY PROS identifies potential value of offsite work to the company	COMPANY CONS points out the areas that concern management
• Productivity • Commutes • Solitude • Access • Balance • Savings • Emergencies	• Isolation • Distractions • Techno-Breakdown • Overwork • Visibility • Inconvenience • Overeating	• Performance • Retention • Recruitment • Engagement • Productivity	• Floodgates • Burden • Monitoring • Formality • Equity • Accessibility