Abstract

Telecommuting involves doing regular work from home. This arrangement may be temporary or permanent, part time or full time or a set of portions of work week. Telecommunications usually relies on communication technology like a telephone, fax machine etc. Sting an equitable balance of time among family, career and our own well-being has become increasingly complex. Unfortunately, the average daily commute is lengthening as both urban congestion and suburban sprawl continue to grow, further jeopardizing our valuable time. Telecommuting provides relief from these issues. On the other hand, social media provides an important benefit for the telecommuter. At the office, gathering at communal areas fosters workplace relationships, encourages informal brainstorming, and helps clear and refresh the mind. While working at home in a more solitary manner, social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and especially internal communities connect and empower telecommuters to trade information and questions with company and industry colleagues—regardless of their location. are forcing an unprecedented rationalization of resources. Improved productivity has thus become a concern of all organizations, both public and private.

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