8 Reasons Employers Should Let You Telecommute - FlexJobs

8 Reasons Employers Should Let You Telecommute - FlexJobs8 Reasons Employers Should Let You Telecommute -Considering that just this month, 49 out of the 50 United States were experiencing snowfall, with 70% of the country actually blanketed in snow, it may have occurred to a few of our readers that working at home can come in pretty darn handy. And while you might be convinced of telecommutings virtues, your boss may remain skeptical. CBSs MoneyWatch.com has eight great tips for convincing your boss to let you telecommute.MoneyWatch.com says that these eight reasons are key evidence that telecommuting is a good deal for both employee and employerYou will get mora work done.You will be happierand a happier you focuses better.It (almost) makes up for the lousy raise.It builds loyalty.Its good for the environment.It can lower health care costs.It can reduce operating costs.Even the sclerotic federal government is getting on board.At, we would recommend starting your plea for a remote wo rk arrangement with why its good for the EMPLOYER (increased efficiency and production, reduced health care and operating costs, etc.). Then, you can throw in why its also good for the EMPLOYEE (happiness, loyalty).And, instead of talking about how it makes up for your raise (or lack there of), you could even figure out your current commuting costs in terms of gas or public transport passes, and offer to take a pay cut equal to roughly that amount. I know, I know, who offers to take a pay cut? But lowering an employees salary in exchange for letting them work remotely is a sweet deal for any employer, and the telecommuting benefits that youll be reaping should more than make up for a modest salary reduction. Or, if this option makes you queasy, offer to forgo a raise in the coming year. Once youre telecommuting, your employer will be so amazed with your efficiency and productivity that they might just give you one anywayConsidering that just this month, 49 out of the 50 United State s were experiencing snowfall, with 70% of the country actually blanketed in snow, it may have occurred to a few of our readers that working at home can come in pretty darn handy. And while you might be convinced of telecommutings virtues, your boss may remain skeptical. CBSs MoneyWatch.com has eight great tips for convincing your boss to let you telecommute.Reason your boss should let you telecommuteMoneyWatch.com says that these eight reasons are key evidence that telecommuting is a good deal for both employee and employerYou will get more work done.You will be happierand a happier you focuses better.It (almost) makes up for the lousy raise.It builds loyalty.Its good for the environment.It can lower health care costs.It can reduce operating costs.Even the sclerotic federal government is getting on board.At, we would recommend starting your plea for a remote work arrangement with why its good for the EMPLOYER (increased efficiency and production, reduced health care and operating co sts, etc., read more in our entryRemote Worker Awards Show that Flexibility and Productivity Go Hand-in-Hand). Then, you can throw in why its also good for the EMPLOYEE (happiness, loyalty).And, instead of talking about how it makes up for your raise (or lack there of), you could even figure out your current commuting costs in terms of gas or public transport passes, and offer to take a pay cut equal to roughly that amount. I know, I know, who offers to take a pay cut? But lowering an employees salary in exchange for letting them work remotely is a sweet deal for any employer, and the telecommuting benefits that youll be reaping should more than make up for a modest salary reduction. Or, if this option makes you queasy, offer to forgo a raise in the coming year. Once youre telecommuting, your employer will be so amazed with your efficiency and productivity that they might just give you one anyway