WORKING
REMOTE
The progress of
technology has helped accommodate the telework option. Wireless devices, web applications, and
collaboration tools, such as online meeting software, make it easier to interact with managers
and colleagues when you're not in the office.
Remote work is
quickly becoming an indispensable commuter benefits program asset for employers seeking to
attract, hire, and retain employees in today’s competitive workforce.
The ability to
work remotely gives selected employees the option of working off-site on a full-time, part-time,
or temporary basis. By encouraging employees to perform some or all their duties without
commuting to the office, companies can reduce cost while creating a flexible workplace.
WHAT IS
FLEXTIME?
Flexible
scheduling is a commuter benefit that allows a shift in working hours, where employees can
complete tasks outside of core business hours. With a flexible schedule, an employee still works
their full day, but scheduled start and end times may vary. Flex scheduling allows for an
employee to reduce a workweek in some way. Allowing employees to have a flexible schedule helps
reduce commute stress and time while increasing productivity by avoiding peak commute
hours.
BENEFITS
AND INCENTIVE FOR BUSINESS
Remote work has become an increasingly attractive
business strategy as employers look for ways to respond to workplace trends and changing
business needs. Businesses that offer a remote work option demonstrate a commitment to employees
for work-life balance.
BENEFITS
- Decrease employee
recruitment and training
cost
- Maintain business
continuity
- Improve employee
effectiveness, engagement
and increase work/life balance
- To foster a "green" workplace culture and
benefit the environment
- To encourage productivity and reduce expenses
associated with lost time due to disruptions.