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Making a Case to Telecommute
Debra Dinnocenzo
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Telecommuting

A work arrangement in which employees
do their jobs from home offices.
Making a Case for
        Telecommuting

Be clear how performance results
are quantified and tracked.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Have meetings with people in various
departments in addition to your boss.
Making a Case for
        Telecommuting

Have a frame of reference and
rationale for your proposal.
Making a Case for
        Telecommuting

Make a list of advantages
telecommuting offers your employer.
Benefits

• Lower real estate costs
Benefits

• Lower real estate costs
• Increased retention
Benefits

• Lower real estate costs
• Increased retention
• Increased productivity
Benefits

•   Lower real estate costs
•   Increased retention
•   Increased productivity
•   Reduced absenteeism
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Be specific as to why you will be an
effective telecommuter.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Provide a list of successful
telecommuter traits and detail
how you meet the criteria.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Focus on business reasons.
Making a Case for
        Telecommuting

Clearly explain how telecommuting
will work for you.
Making a Case for
        Telecommuting

Describe how you will handle your
job duties and responsibilities.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Outline a plan of your daily schedule.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

Provide a layout of your
home-office space.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

If applicable, be specific about
childcare arrangements.
Making a Case for
         Telecommuting

If your manager is skeptical,
propose a pilot program.
Making a Case to Telecommute
Making a Case to Telecommute

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