Monday, December 3, 2007

Telecommuting...Who doesn't want to work from home????

Telecommuting Over Stock, Workers Say
DECEMBER 3, 2007

Nearly one-quarter of US workers and 41% of small business owners regularly work from home or another offsite location, according to the Citrix Online-sponsored "Web Commuting & the American Workforce" study, conducted by the polling company.

More than six in 10 of those who do not currently work remotely said they would like to.

"Web commuting technology is so available that people of all backgrounds, situations and locations are becoming increasingly mobile," said Kellyanne Conway, CEO of the polling company, in a statement.

The company said that Web commuting was a highly-valued benefit, and that employers could use it to retain talent.

The ability to work remotely was valued by respondents ahead of stock options and onsite child care. Seven in 10 workers ages 18 to 34 said they would welcome the opportunity to work remotely.

You can see the article from eMarketer online at: http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?id=1005665&src=dp2_newsltr

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