-remote employee.
Faced with long, stressful commutes to and from work each day, employees may look for employment closer to home. By allowing them the option of avoiding this commute, telecommuting can help employees stay on the job. Also, because employees view telecommuting as a job benefit, morale and motivation are increased. Job turnover, and therefore recruitment costs and training expenses, are reduced.
Telecommuting also increases flexibility in accommodating employee needs during pregnancy or relocation. Employees who telecommute can share offices and use them on alternate days. Firms can invest in less-costly office space in outlying areas to create satellite offices. Fewer parking spaces are needed as well. These benefits can add
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