Factors in Favor of Telework Listed

The survey showed that better work-life balance is by far the major driver in favor of telecommuting, cited as the most important factor even by managers who do not manage teleworkers. The related issue of recruitment and retention was next, followed by factors such as increased employee productivity, real estate savings and continuity of operations planning. The survey also showed that the more familiar managers are with telework, the more positive their attitudes toward it. Of those who do not manage teleworkers, only 54 percent had a positive attitude toward it, compared with 63 percent of those who do manage teleworkers and 75 percent who telework themselves.