Home | Business News | Browse by Publication | M | Mondaq Business Briefing

Making The Case For Telework.

Publication: Mondaq Business Briefing
Publication Date: 04-OCT-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Making The Case For Telework.(Reprint)

Article Excerpt
Reprinted with permission from CNet.com.

Why do most companies still resist the idea of letting employees work outside of the home office?

Working remotely offers obvious advantages, not the least being it helps employees avoid wasting time they could otherwise devote to their work. Yet only 16 percent of the people working in the private sector believe their companies let them telecommute, according to a new CDW study.

There are strong arguments in favor of telecommuting or what is also referred to as "telework." Commuters face significant increases in traffic congestion in all 437 metropolitan areas in the United States. Adding up all the associated costs, the Texas Transportation Institute earlier this year concluded that gridlock cost $78 billion annually in terms of 4.2 billion lost hours, not to mention 2.9 billion gallons of wasted fuel.

But this is more than a matter of statistics.

People who need to...

Read the FULL article now - Try Goliath Business News - FREE!   
You can view this article PLUS...

  • Over 5 million business articles
  • Hundreds of the most trusted magazines, newswires, and journals (see list)
  • Premium business information that is timely and relevant
  • Unlimited Access

Now for a Limited Time, try Goliath Business News - Free for 3 Days!
Tell Me More   Terms and Conditions

Get Goliath Business News for 1 year - Just $99 (Save 65%)
Tell Me More   Terms and Conditions

Already a subscriber? Log in to view full article



More articles from Mondaq Business Briefing
An Examination Of Constructive Trusts In The Insolvency Context., October 04, 2007
Kazakhstan Legislation Could Mean Unilateral Cancellation Of Energy Co..., October 04, 2007
Freedom Of Information - Disclosure Of Medical Records., October 04, 2007
Ontario Court Of Appeal Rules On Kennedy Electric Ltd. V. Dana Canada ..., October 04, 2007
Regulator Releases Data On Experience Of Scheme Funding., October 04, 2007

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.