The Yahoo decision to curtail work-from-home options has telecommuting policies front-and-center for many HR departments, but, looking a recent Staples survey, it’s more telework options that employers should be considering, not fewer.
Unsurprisingly, employees are fans: 93% of surveyed workers say that telecommuting programs are mutually beneficial, according to the second annual Staples Advantage survey, which released last month. Most of the business decision makers agree, with 59% saying telework leads to more productive workers.