Being There
Recognizing the difference that face time can make, some companies have dialed back on telecommuting for HR staff. “By and large, our HR is in-house,” says Best Buy spokesman Matt Furman. That proximity has brought plaudits from employees. “Having an HR manager [nearby] to respond to any day-to-day questions and resolve an issue or problem is clearly something that all of us at Best Buy appreciate,” Furman says.