2011 Cronin Communications Telework from an Employee Perspective Katie Johnson 2011 Cronin Communications About Me 3 years in telework environment for Cronin Communications Consultant to Independent Telecoms across the nation All Cronin employees work from virtual offices Washington, DC; Blue Earth, MN; St. Paul, MN; Des Moines, IA; Falls Church, PA, and drum roll, please: UNDERWOOD, MN! Previous work experiences were in a traditional office setting for 12 years and at a radio station for 5 years 2011 Cronin Communications Katie s Key Telework Insights Access Balance Dispelling Myths Managing Expectations 2011 Cronin Communications Access A major attraction to me was access to new opportunities. The ability to telework gave me access to a job that would otherwise not be available to me in Underwood, MN - A place with few lateral move opportunities much less career- advancing moves. 2011 Cronin Communications Balance Teleworking also gives me Balance Between: 1.Being out at industry events/onsite with clients and Having quiet, uninterrupted and highly productive work time in my home office. 2. Work Commitments and Home Commitments The ability to balance work and family life through telework can be directly related to performance. 2011 Cronin Communications Telework Myths - Teleworkers are isolated. - Professional teamwork and interaction is compromised. - Telework is only effective for part-time work. - Teleworkers are not loyal to their companies. - Telework is all about overhead savings. - You must be highly disciplined to telework. 2011 Cronin Communications Managing Expectations 2 Key Areas Office space and Productivity Measures 2010 Cronin Communications Closing From an employee perspective, I find telework to be: - An opportunity for a job that wouldnt otherwise be available - A good balance for my work life and my home life - Less challenging that I thought it would be in terms of space, professional interaction, and discipline 2010 Cronin Communications Thank you! Katie Johnson ph: mobile: