{"id":194945,"date":"2021-07-06T10:18:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T14:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=194945"},"modified":"2021-08-31T06:25:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T10:25:38","slug":"telecommuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/telecommuting\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guide to Telecommuting Policies Post-Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic fostered telecommuting and opened up a host of telecommuting jobs. Companies and employees are accepting this as the new normal, sparing activities which would hamper work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics show that around 50% of the workforce in America are working from home in 2021. This figure was only<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/remote-work-statistics\/#gref\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.2%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> back in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_A7C4knUrs0U\"><div id=\"lyte_A7C4knUrs0U\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FA7C4knUrs0U%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A7C4knUrs0U\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FA7C4knUrs0U%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n\n<h2><b>What is Telecommuting?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommuting is working outside the boundaries of a company\u2019s office by leveraging technology. Telecommuting doesn&#8217;t have to mean only working from home, it can be any location. These could<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be a coffee shop, library, or co-working space as well. In essence, the reference is to any location not existing within the office of an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommuting is an example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/flexime-work-schedule\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flextime<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/top-microsoft-teams-apps\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teams collaborate using different software<\/a>. Technological advancements are the only reason that telecommuting has been able to gain adoption the way that it has in the pandemic. Telecommuting isn&#8217;t the right mode of operation for all jobs. Some do require being on-site due to the physical limitations of the role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But in the pandemic, even industries like finance, customer service, and business process outsourcing have embraced it. In fact, during the peak of the pandemic, in some COVID wards, nurses were taking care of patients while doctors were providing telemedicine consultations.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Telecommuting Tools or Communication Set-up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommunication tools used to connect with coworkers and employers can range from the telephone, online chat programs, video meeting platforms, and email. Slack, Zoom, Google Meet, and MS Teams are some of the common team collaboration software used by companies of all sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With the use of such tools, there are additional permutations and combinations of flextime that can be provided to employees. Now organizations are even open to offering partial remote work during the week to employees looking to have a more flexible work schedule.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros and Cons of Telecommute Jobs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With restrictions easing up, there are endless debates about what working style should organizations opt for. HR needs to answer if telecommuting empowers working structures or if it is best to revert to the post-pandemic status. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a situation, it makes sense to weigh the benefits of telecommuting against its disadvantages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pros of Telecommute Jobs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommuting prevents rigidity in work hours or location, perceived as a productivity trait. Employees get the liberty to work from any place and anytime, allowing them to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/work-life-integration-new-work-life-balance\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work-life integration<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges related to commuting and large office rentals are nipped at the bud.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics point employees are happier working from the comfort of their homes. Companies that provide the option of remote working have a demonstrably higher employee retention rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Cons of Telecommute Jobs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One disadvantage of telecommuting is feeling socially isolated. A feeling of loneliness creeps in because of the work pressure and lack of social interaction with peers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who share their homes with family, friends, or even have pets are more prone to constant distractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Although there is work-life integration, there may sometimes be no balance. Employees may feel that they have no clear demarcation between work time and personal time. This situation can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction even in the most dedicated employees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-194949\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively.jpg\" alt=\"Telecommuting Effectively\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Telecommuting-Effectively-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>How to Telecommute Effectively?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five strategies we would want you to understand if you are managing a socially distanced team:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Efficient Communication<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The principal factor managers and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HR<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> need to consider is connecting with employees during work hours. Efficient communication is indeed the differentiator here. Irrespective of the issues, employees need to be kept in the loop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Periodic Manager-Employee Catch-Ups<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with your employees daily would ensure that everyone knows what needs to be done and doesn&#8217;t feel isolated. This doesn&#8217;t need to be a video call, even a Slack standup would work. But ensure that the check-ins aren&#8217;t so frequent that your employees feel micromanaged. Your employees should feel that they are trusted and respected every step of the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Weekly\/Bi-Weekly Team Meetings<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team meetings every once in a while helps in improving collaboration across teams. Getting in touch with your colleagues once a week ensures that employees don&#8217;t feel disengaged from one another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Rewards and Recognition<\/h3>\n<p>Telecommuting can make employees feel that their work isn&#8217;t being recognized. Ensure that you have some form of peer recognition initiative in place. That way when employees see colleagues going above and beyond, the whole team is notified. Offering monetary rewards and even swag bags can help too.<\/p>\n<p>These types of morale-building initiatives can help create a strong team.<\/p>\n<h3>Initiate Log Off Times<\/h3>\n<p>Managers should monitor employee log-off timings to ensure that they aren&#8217;t pushing themselves to exhaustion. It is very easy to become workaholics while telecommuting either due to a sense of responsibility or the lack of boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible working culture should endorse a work-life integration that still gives employees free time.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Telecommuting v\/s Remote Work<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common perception of telecommuting jobs is that they are a synonym for remote working. We get to know the key differences between them only when we analyze them closely. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are a few minor differences, managers must master managing both setups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Remote Work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work implies individuals who are away from the company\u2019s office location. A remote workforce consists of employees who need not be situated in the same city, state, or country as the organization\u2019s location. It also is used to refer to employees who are traveling and are working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers looking to ace this work setup management need to establish firm rules and introduce strategies for remote cohesion. In a remote work setup, it is integral to have collaboration software and cloud storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Trust and mutual respect need to be the mainstays of remote work. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting benchmarks is required, but they mustn\u2019t exceed the expectations of a traditional in-office employee. Managers must refrain from making pointless or unrealistic demands, demands which in-office workers would never tolerate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Telecommuting<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It refers to employees who work from home a few days a week or even permanently but live within proximity of the office. Telecommuting is a more temporary version of remote work. Such employees may work from home for a brief duration, but companies can call them in at any time. In fact, their policy may include coming in to work a few days a week. This may be for meetings or activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating an even better policy framework of collaboration, like frequent in-person check-ins and more, helps telecommuters develop a sense of belonging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The option to telecommute cuts short overhead expenses and allows employees to work from home partially. In general, introducing a telecommuting policy post-pandemic can help employees work comfortably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do you Need a Telecommuting Policy Framework?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have some<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/7749-create-telecommuting-policy.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that signal telecommuting is here to stay, and there is a need for a telework policy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Americans account for around 43% of those who are teleworking and have embraced the culture of working remotely. Also, a higher portion of the workforce, as much as 77%, actually exceeded productivity goals while working out of office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the pandemic has set in, changes in work culture have become more pronounced. With in-office attendance increasing, we need to ease employees back in. A great way to do so would be to introduce a teleworking policy. One that is fair to the business and employees too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Creating and enforcing a telecommuting policy can help streamline technology requirements, location prerequisites, and schedules for all employees. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would make it easy for managers to manage the workforce and also ensure productivity for both in-office and telecommuting employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Main Categories of a Telecommuting Policy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies should deploy agreements and checklists based on telecommuting. Be sure to check the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxact.com\/support\/25652\/2020\/telecommuting-rules-by-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official rules<\/span><\/a> of your state for telecommuting before drafting a policy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are the taxation requirements for telecommuting employees and should be a key part of your policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The catch here is to hire the right candidate for the job, i.e., a person whose morale and working attitude suit the company\u2019s requirements. In some cases, the level of productivity might not align, and the lack of the boss\u2019s physical presence is the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers and HR must collaborate to identify the factors which would keep the company and employees working towards a common goal. These requirements can be termed as eligibility criteria, and employees must meet them all. For instance, these can include the nature of a job role, responsibility to be undertaken, communication methods, and internet stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Working Hours<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The policy of business hours diminished here, and employees should get flexibility in work hours. Employers must trust employees that they would get the work done. Employees, on the other hand, must feel responsible to abide by all deadlines and work requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-194950\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking.jpg\" alt=\"Security and Tools for Teleworking\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Security-and-Tools-for-Teleworking-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Security and Tools<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company should pick the tools with care. Tools are a crucial medium of work, and companies must not leave any space for breach via unsecured public networks. Companies should adopt best practices to safeguard data and stay protected. These could include a mandatory VPN. For a more thorough look into what can be done from a security standpoint for telecommuting employees, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helixstorm.com\/blog\/security-tips-for-working-remotely\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Effective Communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies must choose communication channels providing easy collaboration and discussions. Priority must be mediums that let team members connect with ease. These can include Slack, MS Teams, GChat, or even Discord.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Employee Monitoring Tools<\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/time-tracking\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">time tracking<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/absence-management\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absence management<\/a> taking off during the pandemic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/employee-monitoring\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee monitoring<\/a> is here to stay. The organization can choose a number of ways to monitor employees.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Policy Negligence Consequences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Any policy needs to include a list of consequences for detractors. Over the past year, many companies have had to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/disciplinary-actions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=in-line&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disciplinary actions<\/a> against employees abusing the remote working policy. It is thus a necessary evil to have a protocol in place for detractors.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Telecommuting Policy Sample<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to use this for your company, just replace &#8220;COMPANY&#8221; with your organization&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<h3>Definition of Telecommuting<\/h3>\n<p>COMPANY defines telecommuting as working remotely from anywhere within 50 kilometers of your home on a full or part-time basis. Teleworking is not a right, but a privilege granted to employees with tenure.<\/p>\n<p>COMPANY reserves the right to terminate any teleworking arrangement with a week&#8217;s notice to employees. It isn&#8217;t mandatory for any employee to telework unless a public health emergency emerges. They have the right to refuse if the option is made available to them.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility for Teleworking<\/h3>\n<p>Teleworking will only be offered to employees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who&#8217;s worked with COMPANY for longer than a year<\/li>\n<li>With a role suited to remote work<\/li>\n<li>A positive evaluation of them being potentially successful as teleworkers<\/li>\n<li>With managers who can successfully manage remote teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>COMPANY need not publicly declare the reasons for rejection. Upon acceptance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both the manager and employee seeking telecommuting privileges must complete a training course<\/li>\n<li>The course is valid for a period of 2 years from certification<\/li>\n<li>All teleworkers must sign contracts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Compensation and Work Timings<\/h3>\n<p>There will be no change in any of the following when employees participate in the teleworking program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compensation<\/li>\n<li>Benefits<\/li>\n<li>Work Status<\/li>\n<li>Work Responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>Expected Hours Worked<\/li>\n<li>Pay Period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Telecommuters will be expected to work the same timings as in-office employees.<\/p>\n<h3>Equipment Provided<\/h3>\n<p>COMPANY at its own discretion can choose to provide the following to telecommuters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A company laptop<\/li>\n<li>Internet reimbursements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The employee must use the company laptop only for work. COMPANY will continue to provide maintenance for the company equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Workspace<\/h3>\n<p>COMPANY will provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1000. The employee can choose to use it for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Power Backup<\/li>\n<li>Office Equipment<\/li>\n<li>Stationery<\/li>\n<li>Additional Office Supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If any expense cannot be categorized into any of these, reach out to HR for clarification.<\/p>\n<h3>Telecommuting Request Process<\/h3>\n<p>All requests are approved\/rejected on a case-by-case basis. To begin the process, reach out to HR to fill out the &#8220;Telecommuting Request Form&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Practices to Recruit for Telecommuting Jobs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be open regarding the roles that allow candidates to work remotely<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Clarify taxation in the beginning<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draft what your expectations and requirements from a candidate are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw a brief structure of communication and reporting, and how often employees should report their obligations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the productivity apps, communication apps, and other tools that best suit the company\u2019s requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure that the sheer number of tools is not a cause for exhaustion in employees<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send out surveys and ask for feedback in case you have just started with a remote setup. A lot of companies have difficulty in the initial phase, and feedback helps companies understand what needs to change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways of Telecomutting Post-Pandemic<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To monitor the success of the remote framework, managers must use applications and software to keep an eye on the team. Furthermore, it would work if companies draft the aspects and the aspects with room for improvement for employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in introducing a telecommuting policy for your employees?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/time-tracking\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=telecommuting&amp;utm_content=final\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-194947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1.png\" alt=\"Telecommuting Time Tracking\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Deepesh-CTA-1-1-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic fostered telecommuting and companies are accepting this as the new normal. 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