pros and cons of having remote workers
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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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