| "Telecommuting: Crossing the Threshold to Work" |
| For more information, see my Blog entries on Telecommuting |
| The articles below can form the basis for learning about telecommuting, starting a telecommuting program, or, at the very least, help provide you with backup for bringing telecommuting up to your employer. The series also published in the Tracy Press |
Part 1: Introduction
BEEEEPPPP. BEEEEEPPPP. Arrrgghhhh. It’s 5:00 AM and your alarm clock is announcing the start of a new day. You hurry
to get ready for work, then climb into your trusty automobile (or climb aboard the ACE train) for the, sometimes stressful, one or
two hour commute to work. If your day is normal, you might: talk with clients on the phone, spend a few hours on the computer,
design hardware or software for the next great product, research ways to save the environment, write reports, or attend hours of
meetings (none of which are pointless, right?).....more
BEEEEPPPP. BEEEEEPPPP. Arrrgghhhh. It’s 5:00 AM and your alarm clock is announcing the start of a new day. You hurry
to get ready for work, then climb into your trusty automobile (or climb aboard the ACE train) for the, sometimes stressful, one or
two hour commute to work. If your day is normal, you might: talk with clients on the phone, spend a few hours on the computer,
design hardware or software for the next great product, research ways to save the environment, write reports, or attend hours of
meetings (none of which are pointless, right?).....more
Part 2: Telecommuting wants you!
Since I co-wrote a Telecommuting Plan for LLNL many years ago, a new term has appeared: TeleWork. Some experts argue that
“telework” is more accurate than “telecommuting” since it describes the act of “working” while telecommuting emphasizes the act of
“commuting”. That may be good for others, but, we live in and around Tracy, CA and the fact of the matter is: We commute. And
we commute a lot. Sooooo, for this series, I believe the word “telecommute” is more accurate for our particular situation even
though I may insert “telework” occasionally just to keep current.....more.
Since I co-wrote a Telecommuting Plan for LLNL many years ago, a new term has appeared: TeleWork. Some experts argue that
“telework” is more accurate than “telecommuting” since it describes the act of “working” while telecommuting emphasizes the act of
“commuting”. That may be good for others, but, we live in and around Tracy, CA and the fact of the matter is: We commute. And
we commute a lot. Sooooo, for this series, I believe the word “telecommute” is more accurate for our particular situation even
though I may insert “telework” occasionally just to keep current.....more.
Part 3: Start Telecommuting!
Save money, time, and the environment, reduce traffic, increase productivity, and maintain business continuity.
As we have seen, telecommuting can have significant benefits for both the employee and employer. But not everyone is allowed to
telecommute. Not every company has a telecommuting program. And I can see why....more.
Save money, time, and the environment, reduce traffic, increase productivity, and maintain business continuity.
As we have seen, telecommuting can have significant benefits for both the employee and employer. But not everyone is allowed to
telecommute. Not every company has a telecommuting program. And I can see why....more.
Part 4: Telecommute!
Gas is over $4.00 a gallon. Traffic is horrendous. Now is the perfect time to start telecommuting.
You probably have all the technology you need: A telephone, a computer with all the required applications, and Internet
connectivity. In the old days, putting all this together was difficult. Not anymore. Now everyone can be fully connected
24x7.....more.
Gas is over $4.00 a gallon. Traffic is horrendous. Now is the perfect time to start telecommuting.
You probably have all the technology you need: A telephone, a computer with all the required applications, and Internet
connectivity. In the old days, putting all this together was difficult. Not anymore. Now everyone can be fully connected
24x7.....more.
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