Telecommunications technology, Over 16 million Americans are currently working at least part-time from home offices telecommuting, and that number is expected to pass 30 million by 2005 (According to the American Telecommuting Association in Washington, D.C.) Telecommuting is second only to casual days as the fastest-growing shift from traditional work patterns.
The strong economy coupled with high employment rates has created a positive environment for alternative work styles. Modern telecommunications technology makes it possible for home workers to send and receive the information they need to stay in touch with colleagues and clients. From the employer's perspective, the company saves on office space, custodial services, parking facilities, and other support required for office workers. Still, not every enterprise or employee is suited for home base work. The lack of daily contact with immediate supervisors and co-workers could keep the employee out of the inside working and social loop, Working at home can turn into longer hours and not a set in stone work schedule from week to week, and discipline for new and younger employees is a requirement from the beginning in order to be successful in telecommuting.
The lack of social contact and face time with certain bosses, supervisors, and co-workers can increase the chances of keeping an employee out of the social loop. This will obviously result in less chances of career enhancement especially if you're competing against a fellow employee who works in the office and is a social butterfly around all the key personnel. Of course there's many people that I would not like to see every day at work as well, but just because ...