Telecommuting Program -- Is "Flexplace" Suited to Your Organization?

From: Program Manager | Date: January 1, 2001| Author: WASHINGTON, WILLIAM N. | Copyright information

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The implementation of a telecommuting (flexplace) program offers numerous benefits for organizations that dare to venture into this innovative, cost-efficient, but largely untapped workforce management program. Wherever implemented, it has benefitted not only the employees who participate, but also the quality of the surrounding environment.

For organizations, it has the potential for both cost savings and produ...

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