Help you run your home based office efficiently and make working from home a pleasure.
Telecommuting is a privilege, not a right. Managers make telecommuter selections based on hard work, dedication and performance history. That said, the 45+ million U.S. workers who do their job from home may find it harder than going into the office every day. Juggling the many complications of home/professional life, administrative issues and maintaining company visibility, not to mention the sense of isolation, brings many frustrations not experienced by their in-office colleagues.
Statistics indicate that the most efficient and productive telecommuters stay visible and task oriented by keeping the right attitude and take seriously the need to succeed. Knowing what your employer expects of you and what you can expect from the organization is key to maintaining or increasing your level of productivity, as well as the quantity, quality and timeliness of your work product.
A flexible work arrangement that spells out the responsibilities of the telecommuters should be developed with your employer. Use this blueprint as a discussion guide and emphasize the following:
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Nicole Bachelor has been telecommuting exclusively for over 4 years, and working from home at least a few days per week for many years before that.
