Running Head: TELECOMMUTING
Telecommuting as an Human Resource Management Policy
Rajesh Hemnani
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies
Abstract
Rapid advances in computer, telecommunications, computer networks, Internet and electronic mail have widened the choice of workplace for workers so they can work wherever these tools are available, that is, telecommute. The trend towards telecommuting in work is a very attractive for today's workforce because it offers greater flexibility, reduces costs and allows more individuals to work regardless of geographical boundaries and physical disabilities. Telecommuting is beneficial for employers also as they could attract more diverse, talented workforce to fulfill their business objectives to realize their vision and mission. Telecommuting offers numerous benefits to both employers and employees but is not without issues. This paper discusses the telecommuting and its role in corporations striving to achieve their strategic objectives.
Telecommuting as an Human Resource Management Policy
Introduction
The face of the workplace is changing with new possibilities created by advances in information technologies in recent years. Computer and telecommunications advances including computer networks, Internet and electronic mail have widened the choice of workplace for workers so they can work wherever these tools are available, that is, telecommute. It has led a trend towards greater worker flexibility and empowerment of employees. Most of the workers benefited by this trend are ?information workers' who focus on the creation, distribution and use of information. Telecommunications services have partially substituted transportation to and from a traditional workpla ...