Using Telecommuters = Business Expansion

What is telecommuting? The practice of telecommuting or workers using a "remote office" is becoming a more widely acceptable company practice. Workers utilize technological resources to do their work "virtually" from their home office or a local work center. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the number of U. S. workers who telecommute at least some of the time now tops 19 million.

These workers have been overlooked in the past for long-term placements because they do choose to work from home. But this should no longer be the case… These individuals have many qualities that employers would find very valuable. They're independent thinkers, dedicated professionals and self-starters. Whatever their reason for staying home, whether it be a disability, child or elder care, or something else, these consultants are a valuable resource for any company.

Why would you, as an employer, use telecommuters? There are many perks for companies when using virtual employees:

Increased worker productivity
Imagine getting the one perk out of your job that you've always wanted…. For many, being able to work from their home office is just that! When I'm working from my home office, I'm no longer thinking about just "getting the work done" so I can get the heck out of the office. I'm enjoying my work and enjoying my work atmosphere. I get my "water fountain" chit-chat in my online group of other telecommuters. I'm surrounded by drawings from my kids that have completely covered one whole wall of my office. I am free to work as hard as I want and not miss my kids. They're right there! I can walk out of my office and give one of the girls a hug and go right back to work. I don't have to miss them anymore!

Cuts in corporate real estate costs
You no longer have to plan for more office space or more parking spaces for your employees. You're getting the work you need done by the deadlines you set AND you can have a smaller workspace for your onsite employees and yourself. No more adding new cubicles and desks. Just outsource! Let your virtual employees plan for their own office space!