It appears working from home has finally reached the tipping point, with three-quarters of employees saying that’s where they feel most productive. But is this really a secure option?
Internet down? Troubleshooting tips for remote users
As more users work from home, IT must handle more calls from those remote workers. One of the common issues: a lost Internet connection. In this guest post, Debbie Allen offers some tips to pass along to telecommuters so they can troubleshoot web problems on their own.
Telecommuters say IT support problems decrease their productivity
Most telecommuting employees report that they’re more productive when they work from home – that is, unless IT problems get in the way.
Can telecommuting help recruit and retain IT staff?
One benefit that might help companies win the war for IT talent: telecommuting. But why don’t more IT departments let staff work from home?
What telecommuting workers expect from IT
These days, telecommuting has become the rule and not merely the exception for many workers, and a new survey shows it’s getting high marks on a number of fronts – but companies that offer telecommuting will need a lot of support from the IT department.