It's no secret that the workplace is changing. Today'stechnology enables employees to work from anywhere in the world,while simultaneously staying connected 24/7. For telecommutingemployees, this presents unprecedented freedom in choosing where towork, and a significant portion are taking advantage of this perk.A 2015Gallup poll shows that 37 percent of American workerstelecommute at least occasionally.
For employers, there are significant benefits to embracing the“work-from-anywhere” culture.
Allowing employees to work from home helps to:
- Attract talent from a wider geographic area
- Boost worker retention
- Lower fixed costs
- Increase worker productivity
Telecommuting can also present unique challenges, including onethat most employers don't typically consider: the need for Workers'Compensation insurance to cover employees working from home orother venues not controllable by the business.
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