Telecommuting or teleworking is an arrangement employers make in which employees work in a home-based office environment. Many companies offer telecommuting as an alternative to a long, expensive commute; as a way to improve productivity; or a means to reduce their carbon footprint. However, there are are also companies in which there is no central place of work or headquarters office to reduce overhead costs.
Among the benefits to telecommuting are energy conservation, environmental preservation, improved health & safety, and employee retention. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Move to Vermont, make up to $10,000
June 1, 2018, 1:02 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
If you work from home, here's an interesting proposition.
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Is internet addiction a real thing?
July 10, 2017, 1:03 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
After a weekend without electricity or internet, I can attest that it is.
2015: A year in (and out of) the office
January 1, 2016, 8 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
The way we work and the jobs we do are changing fast. Are you keeping up?
Are you being watched at work?
December 15, 2015, 6:07 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
He sees you when you’re driving. He knows when you're on break.
Remember those ads that predicted the future?
November 24, 2015, 6:21 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
In 1994, AT&T ran a series of ads that got much of it right, but missed the big thread.
San Juan Islanders build Internet service from scratch
November 3, 2015, 12:03 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
If you can't join the ISPs, you can actually beat them, Washington state community finds.
Telecommuting isn't for everyone (or every job)
October 22, 2015, 2:34 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Surprisingly, this study notes that it doesn't work for forklift drivers or waitresses.
These Goats do roam (and they'll show you how)
October 19, 2015, 11:24 a.m. by John Donovan
Canadian couple leave home behind to travel and blog their way to 'location independence.'
Why Danes are happier at work than Americans
June 5, 2014, 7:30 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Working less is better for health, well-being and even productivity. So why are Americans still working so many hours?
Strong company culture is key to telecommuting success
October 25, 2013, 12:25 p.m. by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily
Working from home can save money, time and stress for all parties — when done the right way.
73% say workplace flexibility is important [Infographic]
September 3, 2013, 4:22 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The third annual Moms Corps Workplace Flexibility Survey examines workforce preferences and more.
56% say telecommuting causes workplace jealousy
August 27, 2013, 9:11 p.m. by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A survey conducted by SodaHead.com examines the current state of telecommuting in the United States.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
