The Truth about Telecommuting
Most office work today is done by employees physically located within a company's offices. But increasingly, it is being done by telecommuters -- employees who work full time outside the office, often from their own homes.
Although telecommuters work from afar, they typically communicate with their in-office coworkers through e-mail, chat, conference calls, and online networks. They may also go in to the office to attend occasional meetings or for special projects.
While many office-bound employees might envy their telecommuting colleagues, they may want to think again: telecommuting is not as desirable as it seems.
Telecommuters often work alone. Many find it difficult to form relationships with their coworkers, whom they rarely actually see. As a result, telecommuters might not hear general news from other departments, such as staff promotions and transfers, or about decisions that affect their work. In short, telecommuters are often invisible. Additionally, many bosses suspect telecommuters are not actually working when they are at home, and so give them more to do than they ever had to do at the office.
What is claimed about telecommuting?
A. It is becoming more popular.
B. It helps companies reduce costs.
C. It makes workers more productive.
D. It is done mostly by part-time workers.