Work Together Anywhere

Many employees now can easily work from home.

Today, thanks to advances in the information- and file-sharing capabilities of the internet, many workers can do their jobs from remote locations. They often can set their own schedules and work when it best suits them.

Companies increasingly permit flexible work arrangements, including remote work. In 1995, only 9% of employees worked remotely; by 2015, 37% did so. In 2016, 43% of employees in the United States worked remotely at least occasionally. Companies that fail to offer telecommuting may find it increasingly difficult to recruit new staff members and to retain their best employees.

Enabling employees to work remotely is becoming a basic management practice.

Companies offer telecommuting to achieve multiple advantages:

• “Stay competitive – retain and attract talent” – For many employees, working remotely is an essential – even nonnegotiable – condition of employment. Some companies can’t find the expert talent they want in their immediate area, so they must hire remote workers. In 2013, Indianapolis...