Managing the Telecommuting Employee : Set Goals, Monitor Progress, and Maximize Profit and Productivity

A bigger and bigger part of the workforce is telecommuting. And managers need new skills to get the most out of this increasingly far-flung staff. This indispensable guide includes case studies, checklists, and sample forms and charts. It shows managers how to use teleconferencing technology to communicate with distanced workers, make the best use of scheduling software to monitor productivity, and even end the arrangement if it's not working. One of the best ways for companies to save money in lean times is to send their employees home to work. But that requires a different kind of workforce and a different kind of management. This book shows how to make the long-distance relationship work for everyone! What is telecommuting? Types of nontraditional work arrangements The telecommuting "personality" Types of virtual teams The challenges of virtual teams Dealing with diversity Setting up the telecommuting team Hiring Training Equipping Insurance, benefits, and tax issues Managing workers and workload Keeping track and in touch Evaluating and strengthening performance Handling different types of jobs Managing real-time and virtual meetings Evaluating the success of your telecommuting program Growing your telecommuting footprint.