Creating an Virtual Office:
How to Set-Up a Telecommuting Program for Your Company
By Terry Pile, MS, GCDF
You have finally convinced top management of the advantages of a telecommuting program. Now it is your job to put one in place. Where do you begin? This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process of building a successful telecommuting program.
Creating a Virtual Office covers the following topics:
- Identifying telecommuting jobs
- Developing eligibility criteria
- Creating telecommuting policies and procedures
- Promoting the program to managers and employees
- Evaluating the program's success
The book also includes a telecommuting temperament assessment to help you determine if telecommuting is a good fit for your employees. If informal telecommuting arrangements are already taking place in your organization, Creating a Virtual Office will help you standardize this practice and protect your organization regarding liability issues, while providing financial and human resources benefits gain by creating a mobile workforce. telecommuters.