Teleworking: the Wave of the Future

Docs en anglais | 10 pages | 28-04-2008 | Format : | Note : Non noté

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Résumé

Teleworking is an emerging form of flexible work. Two of its main components are working from non-traditional locations and using information and computer technologies.

Interests in teleworking have grown among employers and employees since the development of new technologies enabling to efficiently do it. Recent advances in desktop computers, laptops, and communications have enabled millions of people to work away from the office.

Today, thanks to these telecommunications, almost half of all jobs in North America and Europe could be performed away from a traditional office. To give an idea of the importance of this trend, in 2003, more than 137 million workers worldwide were involved in some form of teleworking.

Table of contents:

Introduction

I) STEPS AND ADVANTAGES

A. Evaluation of the Organization Structure and its Culture
B. Suitability of Job Features, Personality and Skills
C. Selection, Development ant Training
D. Advantages

II) CHALLENGES

A. Socialization and Organizational Culture
B. Keep Employees Motivated and Reduce Their Isolation
C. Keep Employees Efficient
D. Skills of Telemanagers
E. Evaluation of the Performance, Compensation and Promotion

III) PERSPECTIVES

A. The Wave of the Future
B. The Co-Workplace

Conclusion

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