HR Telecommuting: Solutions for the Human Side of Remote Work

40 percent of private-sector employees say that “the option to telecommute would influence their decision to remain with their employer or take a new job.” (CDW 2008 Telework Report)

According to a compensation survey of 1,400 CFOs conducted by Robert Half International, 46% said telecommuting and flex-time are second only to salary as the best way to attract top talent. However, 33% said telecommuting was the top draw. CFOs were asked, “In your opinion, which one of the following incentives is most effective in attracting top accounting candidates?” Their responses:

• Offering higher starting salaries than competitors – 46%
• Allowing telecommuting and/or flex-time – 33%
• Offering signing bonuses – 5%
• Offering extra vacation days – 3%
• Benefits/benefit package/insurance – 2%
• Other – 3%
• Don’t know/no answer – 8%
• 53% of Teleworkers say the ability to work at home is important to their employment choice.

(ITAC, 1999)

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