Comments on: Yet Another Reason to Build a Case for Telecommuting http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/ Rebooting the workforce Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:28:23 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: So You Wanna Work From Home? You Can Convince Your Boss « Web Worker Daily http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-223479 So You Wanna Work From Home? You Can Convince Your Boss « Web Worker Daily Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:01:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-223479 [...] Sure, this is a topic we’ve explored before from multiple dimensions (see “Yet Another Reason to Build a Case for Telecommuting” and “Challenging Telework Myths“). But here’s your chance to get advice [...] [...] Sure, this is a topic we’ve explored before from multiple dimensions (see “Yet Another Reason to Build a Case for Telecommuting” and “Challenging Telework Myths“). But here’s your chance to get advice [...]

]]> By: Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive Labor Laws and Web Workers « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-148084 Web Worker Daily » Blog Archive Labor Laws and Web Workers « Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:01:14 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-148084 [...] and actual workers in various locations, including the local coffee shop. And while we’re big advocates of widespread promulgation of remote work programs for all and sundry, there are some potential [...] [...] and actual workers in various locations, including the local coffee shop. And while we’re big advocates of widespread promulgation of remote work programs for all and sundry, there are some potential [...]

]]> By: JTPRATT's Blogging Mistakes http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-139577 JTPRATT's Blogging Mistakes Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:00:21 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-139577 Companies that don't embrace the ability to telecommute also are really turning off the younger new hires who are not only web literate, but will expect to use web based tools in their everyday lives and job. Companies that don’t embrace the ability to telecommute also are really turning off the younger new hires who are not only web literate, but will expect to use web based tools in their everyday lives and job.

]]> By: Some weekend reading and thinking | More than a living http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136914 Some weekend reading and thinking | More than a living Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:09:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136914 [...] Yet another reason to build a case for telecommuting “Do you really need another justification for your web worker lifestyle? Yes, you do. Business continuity and disaster preparedness (or COOP in government-speak, short for ‘continuity-of-operations program’) is yet another great reason to foster a web-working culture, even in the most traditional businesses.” [...] [...] Yet another reason to build a case for telecommuting “Do you really need another justification for your web worker lifestyle? Yes, you do. Business continuity and disaster preparedness (or COOP in government-speak, short for ‘continuity-of-operations program’) is yet another great reason to foster a web-working culture, even in the most traditional businesses.” [...]

]]> By: The Pajama Mama » The Case for Telecommuting http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136901 The Pajama Mama » The Case for Telecommuting Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:39:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136901 [...] recent article at Web Worker Daily sites a trend in telecommuting that started with an earthquake in California (and resulted in [...] [...] recent article at Web Worker Daily sites a trend in telecommuting that started with an earthquake in California (and resulted in [...]

]]> By: jeremy http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136173 jeremy Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:17:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-136173 also, telecommuters just tend to do more. Perhaps because they're in a more relaxed environment. also, telecommuters just tend to do more. Perhaps because they’re in a more relaxed environment.

]]> By: Neil Good http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-135912 Neil Good Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:11:51 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-135912 Good Article...can I expand the scope a little. For the people I manage, I would like to promote the idea of a pCOOP - Personal COOP plan for in offices as well as at home. So far, this means relatively simple precautions against: + PC Loss ++ Using the corporate backup solution for your data ++ Using Yahoo Tool bar for bookmarks and the like - accessible from any machine on the net. ++ Use of Web Mail Account ++ In fact any other web based system rather than rely solely on PC installed packages - OK with PC as main package but be able to drive Google Docs say so you can get things done there when your PC is not available. Invariable, learning a package under pressure leads to needless increase in stress and a poorer result. + Printer Loss ++ Having two or three different Printers already set-up and tested (for those vital printouts and your normal printer is broke + Network Loss ++ Having a USB Key to hand for the team when the Network is unavailable so you are able to transfer files and data round for immediate team members ++ Cellular Data Card to share amongst a team to get vital communications out ++ Simple USB/Centronics cable to enable you to connect a computer to a Printer directly. That's what I have come up with so far - please add to as required..... Apologies to the Web savvy readers for the appalling ignorance of HTML...... BTW, In Europe, I have also heard COOPs (“continuity-of-operations program”) termed Business Continuity Plans. Many thanks, Neil Good. Good Article…can I expand the scope a little.

For the people I manage, I would like to promote the idea of a pCOOP – Personal COOP plan for in offices as well as at home.

So far, this means relatively simple precautions against:
+ PC Loss
++ Using the corporate backup solution for your data
++ Using Yahoo Tool bar for bookmarks and the like – accessible from any machine on the net.
++ Use of Web Mail Account
++ In fact any other web based system rather than rely solely on PC installed packages – OK with PC as main package but be able to drive Google Docs say so you can get things done there when your PC is not available. Invariable, learning a package under pressure leads to needless increase in stress and a poorer result.
+ Printer Loss
++ Having two or three different Printers already set-up and tested (for those vital printouts and your normal printer is broke
+ Network Loss
++ Having a USB Key to hand for the team when the Network is unavailable so you are able to transfer files and data round for immediate team members
++ Cellular Data Card to share amongst a team to get vital communications out
++ Simple USB/Centronics cable to enable you to connect a computer to a Printer directly.

That’s what I have come up with so far – please add to as required…..
Apologies to the Web savvy readers for the appalling ignorance of HTML……
BTW, In Europe, I have also heard COOPs (“continuity-of-operations program”) termed Business Continuity Plans.
Many thanks, Neil Good.

]]> By: CLINKS http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-135705 CLINKS Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:37:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/02/yet-another-reason-to-build-a-case-for-telecommuting/#comment-135705 Another great reason is that people who telecommute also tend to serve as thier own IT department/Equipment Managers. They tend to respect and take care of their computers more then people at an office--since they have ownership of the machine. I have actaully worked in an office where a report was not done and the reason given to me was that "the printer was out of paper, and they have requested more from the office supply department--who was at lunch and had the key to the supply closet". Those sort of things don't seem to happen to telecommuters. Another great reason is that people who telecommute also tend to serve as thier own IT department/Equipment Managers.

They tend to respect and take care of their computers more then people at an office–since they have ownership of the machine.

I have actaully worked in an office where a report was not done and the reason given to me was that “the printer was out of paper, and they have requested more from the office supply department–who was at lunch and had the key to the supply closet”.

Those sort of things don’t seem to happen to telecommuters.

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