Sunday 7 October 2007

10.5 Teleworking

  • Teleworking involves carrying out work away from the office and communicating with the employer through the use of computer and telecommunications equipment.

  • Often teleworkers are based at home, but they can also work from telecentres, satellite offices or even on the move.

Benefits of teleworking (FAT DOG):
  • (F) Flexible working - can fit family duties into the daily schedule
  • (A) More Attention and concentration may occur due to not being in a noisy office
  • (T) No Travel costs or time
  • (D) Workers with Disabilities can have the same opportunities to work
  • (O) Saves on expensive Office space, heat and light
  • (G) Geographical limitations removed when looking for employees
Drawbacks of teleworking (SMITH):
  • (S) Stress caused by difficulty in separating work with home life
  • (M) Difficult to Monitor and control staff
  • (I) Employees may feel Isolated
  • (T) Reduced sense of Team loyalty and belonging leading to reduced motivation
  • (H) Employees may find it harder to seek Help

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