As Yahoo and Best Buy have announced that they're ending telecommuting arrangements, it might cause some employers to question their flexible work policies.
However, rather than focusing on what Yahoo and Best Buy are doing, an employer should look at its specific situation because telecommuting takes a customized approach. While telecommuting might make sense for some companies, it also could be the wrong option for others, says Carol Sladek, work-life consulting lead at Aon Hewitt, a human resources consulting firm in Chicago.
In fact, the success of telecommuting even depends on the individual employee and specific job, Sladek adds. Many employees view telecommuting as a benefit, and employers are used to providing benefits equally among employees, but that is not an effective approach when it comes to flexible working arrangements. Some employees lack the motivation to work on their own, and some jobs must be completed onsite.
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