The importance of implementing telework solutions, both from a financial and human resources standpoint, have been widely documented and quantified. However, despite these inherent benefits, many organizations still are hesitant to implement telework, often because there are lingering doubts as to how to manage workers remotely.
Recent studies indicate that teleworking barriers are not technology-related, but rather stem from cultural implications. Typically, managers feel if their employees are out of sight, then work is out of mind. Despite the advances in technology to thwart this myth, managers still prefer to be“ hands-on” and closely monitor workers to ensure work is getting done. Additionally, managers fear that if employees are working from home, they will feel more disconnected from the organization, and begin to decline in performance and productivity.
Beyond the cultural aspect, one of the major impediments to adoption of telework is the inability to manage a telework program effectively, and not having the necessary resources to provide a productive environment. Most managers still have doubt as to whether telework will work for their organization.
The following guide will provide managers and supervisors with the necessary information to implement a mutually beneficial telework program. Specifically, this guide is designed to educate managers about implementing a program, including how to:
• Develop a telework program;
• Determine which employees should telework;
• Break down the cultural barriers;
• Select the right tools for telework;
• Ensure security with teleworker’ s equipment;
• Launch the program; and
• Evaluate results to determine success.
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