{"id":3603,"date":"2020-08-27T13:20:12","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T13:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2024-07-29T11:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T11:52:38","slug":"telecommuting-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/telecommuting-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Telecommuting and How to Get Started?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Telecommuting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Telecommuting represents a kind of work that you can do in a caf\u00e9, a co-working space, or at home. For instance, you can do telecommute bookkeeping because it is a job that doesn\u2019t require you to be in the office all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working remotely essentially means that you can do your job from anywhere. Technically speaking, this can be considered as telecommuting too. However, quite often, remote workers do not live in the same city as the physical location of the company they work for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rise of collaboration and time tracking apps, as well as cloud technology, has made it easier for staff members to bring their work wherever they are. As long as they have access to the Internet, they can perform telecommuting work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"recommended-reading py-8 border-t border-b border-neutral-400 flex flex-col gap-2\">\n        <div class=\"recommended-reading__label text-neutral-600 text-sm uppercase\">Recommended Reading<\/div>\n        <div class=\"post-row\" data-id=\"\">\n            <a class=\"post-row__title subtitle_lg font-[600]\" href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/teleworking-what-it-is-its-benefits-and-challenges\/\">Teleworking: What It Is: Benefits and Challenges<\/a>\n            <div class=\"post-row__info\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list list_divider_dot list_row\">\n    \t<li class=\"list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"link link_violet\" href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/category\/freelance-and-remote-work\/\">Freelance &amp; Remote Work<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n    \t<li class=\"list__item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"\">Jul 29, 2024<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Remotely vs. Telecommuting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often confuse telecommuting with remote work. However, usually, the former is a little bit less flexible. Moreover, telecommuting still requires some commitment of physical presence from the employee. Despite that, it still offers several benefits for both managers and team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a telecommuter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A telecommuter is a&nbsp;person&nbsp;who works from an outside&nbsp;location, often&nbsp;their&nbsp;home, using communication technology to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;their job&nbsp;tasks&nbsp;and&nbsp;interact&nbsp;with colleagues and clients. This&nbsp;type of work&nbsp;arrangement can be part-time or full-time,&nbsp;and&nbsp;it has&nbsp;become more&nbsp;popular due to&nbsp;technological advancements&nbsp;and changes in&nbsp;the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data compiled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/faculty\/Pages\/item.aspx?num=55312\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Global Workplace Analytics<\/a> revealed that telecommuting also lowers attrition rates. It\u2019s important to consider this, especially since replacing an employee costs 33% of an annual salary. To give you an idea of how significant that amount is, let\u2019s look at a worker with an annual salary of $50,000. If an employee were to resign, it would cost the company $16,500. It\u2019s worth noting that 75% of the causes of higher turnover rates are preventable. So, there is good enough reason to allow employees to telecommute, even at least a day or some days in a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is a remote worker?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A remote worker is an individual who performs their job duties from outside the traditional office environment, commonly from their home, a coworking space, or any location with internet connectivity. Unlike telecommuters who might split their time between home and office, remote workers often work exclusively from non-office locations.How do companies manage productivity of remote workers?Are there specific tools and strategies that facilitate remote work effectively?RephraseContinue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-traqq-note note-box note-box_pro-tip_default\"><p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/traqq.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"traqq.com\">time tracking app<\/a> like Traqq let managers ethically monitor employee activities and progress during work hours. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started on Telecommuting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a reason why telecommuting used to be a perk for the select few. There used to be an idea that only those who have the right tools and system in place can successfully pull it off. However, one of the things that the pandemic has proven is that most employees can have access to these remote work apps and processes. Here are some of the tips you can follow to help you keep a telecommuting setup beyond the quarantine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-traqq-list_checked wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have a Dedicated Space for Your Work<\/strong>: Invest in creating a space in your home dedicated for your work. It should be distinct from the rooms for other activities like cooking, eating, or lounging with your family. While a bed in the background has become a norm for Zoom meetings, it still does not look professional. You don\u2019t have to blow your bank account just to create your work space. There are various ways to outfit a home office without spending too much.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invest in High-Speed Internet:<\/strong> You cannot ask for telecommuting privileges if you do not have high-speed Internet access. It has been and will always be a must. So, if you\u2019re still feeding off your neighbor\u2019s Wi-Fi or relying on your mobile data, it is time that you invest in your Internet connection. Don\u2019t worry too much about the additional expenses. Since your Internet consumption is work-related, you can consider a portion of your monthly bill as a tax deduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain Collaboration with Your Managers and Co-Workers:<\/strong> Just because you\u2019re out of sight, it doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll be out of the mind of the people you work with. You can still collaborate with them and maintain seamless communication. There are project management tools and team chat apps that will enable this. There are programs that will allow you to keep track of your projects and share documents and files with your teammates. These days, technology has made it easier for telecommuters to collaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"recommended-reading py-8 border-t border-b border-neutral-400 flex flex-col gap-2\">\n        <div class=\"recommended-reading__label text-neutral-600 text-sm uppercase\">Recommended Reading<\/div>\n        <div class=\"post-row\" data-id=\"\">\n            <a class=\"post-row__title subtitle_lg font-[600]\" href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/work-from-home-wfh-movement-what-is-its-relevance-in-todays-society\/\">WFH Meaning: What is Work From Home?<\/a>\n            <div class=\"post-row__info\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list list_divider_dot list_row\">\n    \t<li class=\"list__item\">\n\t\t<a class=\"link link_violet\" href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/blog\/category\/freelance-and-remote-work\/\">Freelance &amp; Remote Work<\/a>\n\t<\/li>\n    \t<li class=\"list__item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"\">Jul 29, 2024<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Telecommuting? 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