• Be flexible and open to increasing the frequency of teleworking if it is working well for the employee
• Keep an open mind about teleworking. Be flexible with the program’ s policies and procedures in case they need to be adjusted for any reason
Choosing the Right Telework Tools
Before launching a telework program, an organization should determine a teleworker’ s technology needs in order to be just as sufficient working remotely as he or she would be in the main office. There are several technology options to help implement telework, some of which you are already familiar with and others you may need to research further before making the right decision. The inherent technology needs for a teleworker include the following:
• Computer
• Internet connectivity( high-speed broadband is best)
• E-mail program
• Telephone
• Fax machine
• Collaboration software
In looking at these necessities, few allow for quality interaction between an employer and teleworker, and they do not address the“ myths” or concerns that managers have when considering telework. Management’ s highest concern is the fear of having less control over employees who work from home, and not being able to reach a teleworker when you need them. Both of these concerns, among others, can be addressed with a collaboration software program.
Consider Collaboration
By equipping each teleworker and non-teleworker with high-speed Internet, a Web camera, headset and collaboration software, managers can get in touch with teleworkers at all times— and in return, teleworkers can contact managers, employees, vendors and clients. An effective and
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