Broadband Internet connections are
changing the way people go to work. Imagine not having to sit in a
traffic jam, and just getting up in the morning and starting to work
from your computer at home. This is not science fiction. If you
already have a fast Internet connection, all you need to do is add a
web cam and some conferencing software and you can enjoy the
benefits of telecommuting.
If you are not sure how you can benefit by telecommuting and using
web conferencing, consider these points:
1. You can save time and money by avoiding physical commuting
It is not getting any easier to get through road traffic or the
congestion in public transport, whether you travel by bus, train or
plane. And it is not getting any cheaper to commute. Should you opt
to telecommute and do your work at home, or in any place of your
convenience, then you will save a lot of time and probably a lot of
money as well.
2. You can be a full participant at work
Web conferencing gives you much more than mere telephone calls or
simple email. You can “attend” meetings and even make PowerPoint
presentations right from your home or satellite office. Many web
conferencing systems also allow online application sharing, which
will enable you to work on a wide variety of documents that are
actually residing on computers in a distant main office. You can
work in collaboration with your colleagues who are miles away.
3. Should you get ill or injured, web conferencing will let you get
back to work sooner
You don’t need a full recovery to start working if you are able to
do it from your own home. Work in your pajamas or work from your
bedside, nobody will mind. If you have a good conferencing system
you can participate in the work of your office without showing up
physically. The next time you are ill, you may be able to gain
valuable time by starting your work at home.
4. It will make maternity leaves easier to handle
Similar to incapacitation by illness is the case of someone who
needs to take time off due to pregnancy. Telecommuting with web
conferencing is an ideal win-win solution for the employer and the
employee.
5. You can work in informal, comfortable attire
When you are working from your home there is no need to impress
anyone with your clothing. Dress as you like and concentrate on
getting the job done right.
6. Telecommuting can work for a wide range of professions
The first telecommuter that I ever met was a software programmer who
used to “commute” to work in another county by a then-very-rare fast
Internet connection. Now, you don’t need to be a software engineer
to get in on telecommuting.
Trainers can train other employees while working at home. Sales reps
can meet their prospects online. Teachers can even give classes to
students in remote locations thanks to web and video conferencing.
And yes, programmers can continue to work from the comfort of their
homes.
Other professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, insurance
agents and lawyers could also take advantage of the possibilities
offered by telecommuting.
So, if you would like to eliminate the troubles of physical
commuting, consider the benefits offered by telecommuting and shop
around for a conferencing system that will allow you to work from
home or the place that is most convenient for you.
About the Author:
Dan Richmond is Co-founder of MegaMeeting.com. MegaMeeting provides
Web & Video Conferencing services for individuals & businesses. For
more information, please visit www.MegaMeeting.com. or call
818.783.4311.
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