Eliminate the commute with Telework
Telework is a great way to save money and time.
What is Telework?
Telework is a work option in which a company allows employees to work from home or a satellite office one or more days per week. The type of telework program that a company chooses can vary a lot depending on the needs of your company and employees. Check out the information below to see if telework is right for you and your company:
Benefits of Telework
Developing a telework program at your company can provide numerous benefits for employees, employers, as well as our community and the environment:
Employee Benefits:
- Improved work/life balance
- Stress reduction
- Cost savings
- Increased productivity
Employer Benefits:
- Improved employee recruiting and retention
- Increased employee productivity and morale
- Reduced overhead costs
- Reduced absenteeism
- Expanded geographic access to skilled workers
- Business continuity in case of emergency
- Enhanced public image
Community and Environmental Benefits:
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Reduced air pollution
- Less gas consumption
Resources to Get You Started
- Telework Bellevue, an assistance program for employers
- Telework Toolkit
- Telework: Getting Your Organization Started
- Telework Self -Assessment
- Home Office Safety Checklist
Telework Bellevue: An assistance program for employers
Want to work from home? Make it easy for your boss to say yes by encouraging him/her to participate in Telework Bellevue. Employers get professional, customized assistance with assessing technology, establishing policies and training employees—all keys to a successful program. Get more information here.
Have more questions about how telework could work for you and your company?
>> Click here to ask our expert, Rick Albiero, CEO of the Telecommuting Advantage Group. Read previous questions and answers here.
>> Click here to ask our expert, Rick Albiero, CEO of the Telecommuting Advantage Group. Read previous questions and answers here.
Employer Case Studies:
Read The Rainier Group's telework case study here.
