One of the most significant workplace changes of the past decade has been the steady increase in telework and flexible work arrangements. In the past, the ability to work remotely from time to time might have just shown up on a “corporate perks” sheet handed to new employees. Today, telework is no longer an employee perk but rather a business imperative. Even for small and medium-sized businesses that feel they lack the resources to sustain a remote workforce, expectations for flexible work arrangements are growing, and there’s a gap between what employees desire and the reality that exists in many SMBs.
Loading ...
Telework: The New SMB Imperative
Posted by: Cindy Bates December 13, 2011 05:00 AMOne of the most significant workplace changes of the past decade has been the steady increase in telework and flexible work arrangements. In the past, the ability to work remotely from time to time might have just shown up on a “corporate perks” sheet handed to new employees. Today, telework is no longer an employee perk but rather a business imperative. Even for small and medium-sized businesses that feel they lack the resources to sustain a remote workforce, expectations for flexible work arrangements are growing, and there’s a gap between what employees desire and the reality that exists in many SMBs.