Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefits of Telecommuting and Flexible Work Arrangements

Many organizations have found that telecommuting and flexible work arrangements can be extremely beneficial. Benefits may include:

• Enhanced recruitment and retention
• Improved morale, commitment and productivity resulting from support for personal work style preferences
• Reduced stress through the ability to better balance work and personal responsibilities
• Reduced absences and tardiness
• Improved coverage and scheduling for the department
• Potential for more office space options
• Improved transportation and parking options
• Uninterrupted time for creative, repetitive, or highly detailed work
• Expanded use of equipment
• Improved scheduling for peak workloads
• Increased cross training