For the Employer:

Insured Continuity of Operations/Business Continuity. Implementing telework as a day-to-day business strategy is critical in preparing your organization for natural disasters, unexpected disruptions of service, potential terrorist attacks, a pandemic flu situation, and other circumstances where travel and commuting may be severely restricted or difficult.

Improved employee retention and recruitment. Workers are an organization's greatest asset and offering the telework option can help retain valued employees and recruit the best new employees from a larger pool of skilled workers.

Reduced absenteeism. When employees work in more convenient locations, lost time from sick days, late arrivals, and stressful commutes is translated into productive work periods.

Increased productivity. By removing office distractions and interruptions and reducing the stress and hassles of difficult commutes, teleworking employees can focus directly on the work at hand and produce more in less time.

Lower overhead costs. Employers can save money through telework programs that have workers share office space and reduce parking needs.

Enhanced public image. By contributing to an important community goal by employing the most innovative business practices, businesses will be recognized as good corporate citizens and cutting-edge organizations.