With this unstable economy, failing financial institutions, job losses, and worries over the energy crisis many people are taking a look at the possibilities of telecommuting. Single parents and stay at home moms have long seen the value in telecommuting which allows you to be home with your family, set a schedule that fits your day and your lifestyle which makes you more productive, and saves you a lot of money that you would normally be shelling out for gas, lunches, clothes, etc. Instead of paying just to work, a lot of employees are looking at this possibility. So what does all of this mean for employers?
With the growing number of employees looking to telecommute many companies can stand to benefit from substantial savings by allowing workers to telecommute on a part time or full time basis. And since this flexibility often leads to more worker satisfaction and higher productivity you not only save money but you also get higher quality of work and access to a larger employee base that might not be available for traditional commuting due to location, family situations, etc. But exactly how much could you actually save by using telecommuters?