pros and cons of having remote workers

P R O S A N D C O N S

PROS

CONS

A remoted worker can be

more productive

Customized personal schedule

while still maintaining employment

The employee saves money

for gas, lunch, daycare and commuting

time

Family, television and

household duties can be a distraction

Remote workers may

also feel isolated from

their office co-workers

Remote workers lack supervision which can

lead to decreased

productivity

Not being in the office may

mean less career

advancement

They can be left out of the

“fun stuff” (parties,

contests, etc.)

A few suggestions to help increase remote workers productivity:

If possible, have a

TEAM LEAD overremote employees

to track work,projects and due

dates and reportingto managements

STAY INCONTACTMonitor their

work and receive regular updates

LIMIT DAYSLimit

telecommuting days so schedules

don’t look like four-day

weekends

CLEARLYCOMMUNICATEEXPECTATIONS

Be clear about assigned tasks

and time frames

Successful telecommuters tend to be SELF-MOTIVATED and work well alone

Some employees need a group atmosphere and are better suited to work in the office to engage in the interoffice camaraderie. Working remotely

works for some people - it is not suited for everyone.

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