Telecommute More

Telecommuting, which simply means “working from home,” is a great way to reduce air pollution by driving less. It also saves you and your company time, energy, and money wasted by commuting. Talk to your employer today about telecommuting. Maybe you can trade in those stiff work shoes or high heels for comfortable slippers or sneakers!

Getting Started:

Telecommuting from home instead of driving to work requires time and planning. Most employers will want to see your work performance in person before they’ll allow you to work outside the office, but there are ways to increase your chances for telecommuting.

Research first to check if your company has a telecommuting program
Demonstrate to your team that you manage your time wisely, you are trustworthy, and are a hard worker
Make sure your computer has all the necessary software and programs to complete your projects
Be prepared to thoroughly explain to your supervisor, in terms that benefit both the company and yourself, why you are a strong candidate for telecommuting

drive less. know more. fact: According to the International Telework Association, the national average that telecommuters work at home is 2 days per week.

For more information, check out Making Your Case for Telecommuting: How to Convince the Boss by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D.
http://www.quintcareers.com/telecommuting_options.html

Who Telecommutes?

According to June Langhoff, an alternative workplaces and work styles expert, the top 10 jobs for telecommuting are:

Programmer (IT worker)
Lawyer
Customer-service person
Salesperson
Accountant/auditor
Manager
Writer/editor
Web worker
Artist/designer
Help-desk jockey

Want more info about these careers? Go to http://www.telcoa.org/id52.htm

drive less. know more. fact: In 2006, more than 12.4 Americans were allowed to work from home at least 1 day a month.
Source: http://www.junelanghoff.com/telework.html